Twitter Updates Violent Speech Policy to Add More Elements
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Loading... - Jacob Bernard
- 02 Mar 2023
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Twitter has updated its Violent Speech policy with some new wording that doesn’t really seem to add much, nor does it clarify what exactly it was updated to specifically address.
But it’s been revised either way – here’s a look at the specifics.
First off, Twitter’s new policy states that:
“We have a zero tolerance policy towards violent speech in order to ensure the safety of our users and prevent the normalization of violent actions.”
That extends to violent threats, glorification of violence and ‘wishes of harm’ - though all of these rules have been in place for some time, so there’s no real change in Twitter’s approach, as such.
Though this is different:
“You may not wish, hope, or express desire for harm. This includes (but is not limited to) hoping for others to die, suffer illnesses, tragic incidents, or experience other physically harmful consequences.”
Twitter’s previous rules noted that:
“Making vague or indirect threats, or threatening actions that are unlikely to cause serious or lasting injury are not actionable under this policy.” Read More…
