'This test represents a step in the right direction as Twitter continues to take accountability for its ubiquitous influence on public discourse and its subsequent responsibility to make the internet a safer place for its users.'
In an effort to give users more control over the conversations they start, Twitter is rolling out a hidden reply feature today in the U.S. and Japan. The test, which was
lets users manually hide any replies to their own tweets that they don't want to appear in their thread.on tweets that Twitter deems to be in the public interest, despite otherwise being in violation of site rules. As with these warning labels, which users can elect to click through if they want to view the offending tweets, all users can still see hidden replies via an icon in the bottom-right corner of the Tweet, which gives the option to"view replies the Tweet author has hidden.
"We want to be clear and transparent when someone has made the decision to hide a reply, and will be looking at how this feature gives more control to authors while not compromising the transparency and openness that is central to what makes Twitter so powerful," said Twitter inIt's a welcome tool for anyone who wants to conceal offensive or irrelevant replies to their Tweets, but its public nature might also invite unwanted drama.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
'I am worried there will be fewer of us,' says campaigner against Down syndrome testNatalie Dedreux has spent months campaigning against a plan to make a Down syndrome blood test free in Germany. While its proponents say the prenatal test is a safer alternative to current procedures and should be available to everyone, Dedreux believes it will lead to people like her being 'sorted out.'
Weiterlesen »
A 15-Minute Avocado Ripening Hack—& 3 Other TricksWe tested 'em all. Here's what happened.
Weiterlesen »
Fearne Cotton shares RARE video of her son during outing to AquariumFearne Cotton made a trip to the aquarium with her family, and it seems that little Rex is a big fan of all the fish!
Weiterlesen »
Mark Zuckerberg faces congressional critics in rare D.C. outingThe trip marks Zuckerberg's first visit to Capitol Hill since his highly publicized testimony at congressional hearings last year.
Weiterlesen »