The ‘Twitter Purge’ Nazi reckoning has begun. Here are the rules.

Twitter has a list. They’re checking it twice. 

Well, no, actually, it’s much more complex than that. For the past two years, Twitter has been working with its Trust & Safety Council — a body of experts in online safety — to balance running a platform for free speech with curbing violence and harassment. 

On Monday, Twitter put into effect new rules that are, in part, a result of many of those conversations. The rules are a major shift in the company’s policies, which for years erred on the side of letting users post all sorts of vile content. Now, Twitter will take into account user behavior “on and off the platform” as it relates to affiliation with violent organizations.  Read more…

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