Twitter on Evaluating Abusive Behavior: Context Is Key

The social network also updated its policy on self-harm and suicide

As promised last month, the latest update to the Twitter rules is aimed at providing more clarity on why those rules are enforced.

The social network said in a Twitter Safety blog post Friday that context “is crucial when evaluating abusive behavior and determining appropriate enforcement actions,” adding that examples of context include whether the behavior was targeted, if and by whom reports were filed and if the tweet is newsworthy and in the public interest.

Twitter added that it will expand on this topic in a separate update Nov.

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