Twitter Bans 'Hateful Conduct' (reuters.com)

An anonymous reader writes: Twitter has updated their site rules to prohibit "behavior intended to harass, intimidate, or use fear to silence another user's voice." According to the new rules, "You may not promote violence against or directly attack or threaten other people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability or disease." This follows criticism that Twitter (and other social networks) haven't done enough to prevent the ramblings of the Islamic State and other terrorist groups. "Tuesday's announcement did not disclose changes to Twitter's enforcement strategy. A company spokesman declined to say if any were in the works. The new rules also said that Twitter might respond to reports that somebody is considering 'self-harm' by contacting the person to express concern and provide contact information to mental health practitioners."

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Tell me about the self-harm dpt.

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My first thought is that twitter would implement it using a twitter bot. I think that would do more harm than good. Think about it anyone remember clippy?

I see you are contemplating self harm would you like to:
Chat with a certified chatbot?
Email twitter support?
Send a tweet with the hashtag #HELPME ?

Re:So Twitter is banning Twitter?

[DNS-and-BIND]

Perhaps it's time to realize that "those yahoos" are real people with real opinions, and their vote counts just as much as yours. You don't want to live in the same country as them, and buddy I hear ya. Have you considered emigration? I hear France is lovely this time of year. Canada is always a popular choice for Americans fleeing oppression and reactionaries. There are several countries which share your far-left views and where you would be far more comfortable than in incorrigible forever-racist America: Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia. There will be a bit of a lifestyle change, for instance food lines will be a new thing to you, but I'm sure you'll get through. Bon voyage! Come back in 20 years and let us know how it turned out.