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Twitter has re-worded its rules to make it better for people to understand them. Twitter rules are meant to ensure the safety of those using the platform to participate in public conversation. Over time, because of additions & deletions, some of the rules got “confusing & difficult to understand”, claimed Twitter on its blog.
So not only had Twitter decided to refresh its rules with “simple, clear language”, it had also decided to reorganize them into high-level categories: safety, privacy & authenticity. Details of other policies, including election integrity, platform manipulation & spam, too have been added.
Here’s what’s new, says Twitter:
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We’ve gone from about 2,500 words to under 600. In 280 characters or less, each rule clearly describes exactly what is not allowed on Twitter.
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New categories — safety, privacy, and authenticity — mean our rules are organized thematically, so you can find the information you’re looking for more quickly.
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We’re refreshing rule pages to have more information, including examples, step-by-step instructions about how to report, and details on what happens when we take action.