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"Blocking a world leader from Twitter or removing their controversial Tweets, would hide important information people should be able to see and debate." I actu
by _kst_ 9y ago
"Blocking a world leader from Twitter or removing their controversial Tweets, would hide important information people should be able to see and debate."
I actually agree with this.
"We review Tweets by leaders within the political context that defines them, and enforce our rules accordingly."
Certain world leaders have sometimes posted tweets that would likely get anyone else banned. I would prefer Twitter to be more explicit about what they're doing -- namely not enforcing rules against hateful and abusive content when exposing such content is seen a net benefit.
If Random Q. Person posts something that's abusive enough to violate Twitter's rules, there's no particular benefit in allowing that content to remain. If Powerful Famous Person posts the same thing, there's arguably substantial benefit in letting it be exposed.
On the other hand, applying the same rules to both would also be a valid policy. I merely suggest being a bit clearer about what those rules are and how they're enforced.