Some of the most harmful abuse happens away from public view: in direct message (DM) requests.
“A lot of it is misogynistic and bigoted.
Some of it is focused on exerting power and control.
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For example, shaming or making someone feel unsafe so that they post less frequently or self-censor.”
Requests flagged as offensive will end up in their own folder without the text immediately visible.
It plans to add additional countries soon.
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The social media company said it will offer this around the world in a few weeks.
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“As an example, the message could say that ‘there are police protecting the voting location.’
To members of the immigrant communities, that would be a threatening and harassing message.
