Twitter’s Bold Move to Tame the Trolling Freakshow
Why the Change?
After a barrage of harassment complaints and a quiet assault on its reputation, Twitter finally decided: we need to stop the bad guys in our own backyard. In short, the platform took a hard look at what’s been driving the chaos and slapped on a trio of new tools that will roll out over the next few weeks.
Three New Weapons in the Arsenal
- Permanent‑Ban Lockdown: Anyone who’s already been sealed off will now find it impossible to spin a fresh account. Your old alibi is gone.
- Reply‑Collapse Engine: Low‑quality or abusive replies that feed the heat will be automatically shrunk or hidden, leaving your feed cleaner and more read‑able.
- Safer Search Filters: Our next‑gen search engine will surface content that’s less likely to be dragged down by toxic noise. You’ll be able to find what you want without the unwanted side‑trip.
Engineering VP’s Road‑Map
Ed Ho, the Vice‑President of Engineering, cut a public statement in the form of a blog post, saying:
- “Making Twitter a safer place is our primary focus.”
- “We stand for freedom of expression and for giving people a well-rounded view of any topic.”
- “That freedom gets stolen when harassment mutates into silencing.”
- “We won’t tolerate it. We’re launching new measures to halt it.”
Why the Move Matters
Twitter had to act because the spotlight was on it. With no big-handed buyer willing to take them over, the problem of harassment became a crisis in its own right, leaving the platform entangled in a web of no‑fear rhetoric and loss of user trust.
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