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On Twitter, replies to certain tweets can sometimes be unpleasant or offensive. So why not call out users just as they’re about to post this kind of message? Twitter is currently testing a feature that displays warning prompts explaining why a tweet reply has been flagged as potentially harmful, and giving users the option to reword their reply (or not) before they post it.
“This is a mean reply written in the heat of the moment.” That’s the kind of alert that users of Twitter’s iOS application might now see. The social network has decided to continue its trials in calling out users as they prepare to post messages with harmful content or potentially offensive remarks. The aim is to help users avoid posting something they might regret, while encouraging them to choose their words carefully.
Say something in the moment you might regret? ? We've relaunched this experiment on iOS that asks you to review a reply that's potentially harmful or offensive.
Think you've received a prompt by mistake? Share your feedback with us so we can improve.
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