Twitter adds labels for tweets that break its rules -- a move with potentially stark implications...

[DonViejo]

Twitter adds labels for tweets that break its rules — a move with potentially stark implications for Trump’s account

By Elizabeth Dwoskin and Tony Romm June 27 at 12:00 PM

SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter has long said it is unlikely to take down politicians’ most vitriolic tweets — including President Trump’s — but it now plans to label them if they break its rules.

The new label applies to all verified political candidates and government officials with more than 100,000 followers, Twitter said Thursday. Before users can view the language in newly flagged tweets, they will need to click on a screen that says, “The Twitter Rules about abusive behavior apply to this Tweet. However, Twitter has determined it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain available.”

The company also said it will set up a special team tasked with enforcing the policy, and the notification label would appear only on rare occasions.

Twitter said it would deprioritize the labeled tweets in the company’s algorithms and search bar so that they would circulate to fewer people. The policy will go into effect immediately and will not apply to other influencers and leaders. It’s not retroactive.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/06/27/twitter-adds-labels-tweets-that-break-its-rules-putting-president-trump-companys-crosshairs/

[hlthe2b]

1. It OUGHT to be retroactive... They are terrified of the backlash and I say...

TOUGH. Let the RWers, haters, NeoNazis, Incels, Fascists, racists, misogynists and all the other various Trump/Republican supporters stew.

[Initech]

3. I agree, fuck 'em!

They can dish it out, but they can't take it!

[durablend]

2. He's not gonna be happy about that.

Expect an angry tweet by the end of the day threatening to shut them down.