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> We will permanently suspend accounts Tweeting about these topics that we know are engaged in violations of our multi-account policy, coordinating abuse around

> We will permanently suspend accounts Tweeting about these topics that we know are engaged in violations of our multi-account policy, coordinating abuse around individual victims, or are attempting to evade a previous suspension — something we’ve seen more of in recent weeks. So is Twitter essentially admitting this rule is only enforced against groups they don't like? If they're spreading hatred against some groups or harassing individuals why not use these rules instead? Twitter prohibits that already. Also the timing is interesting given America is having and election in a few months and these Q people are some of President Trump's most devoted supporters. Didn't seem to bother them for over 2 years.

thephyber 6y ago
You could have read another 2 paragraphs lower and had your questions answered: > The spokesperson said while the targeted enforcement against QAnon fell under Twitter’s existing platform manipulation rules, its classification of QAnon as coordinated harmful activity was a new designation. The spokesperson said Twitter was taking action now because of an escalating degree of harm associated with the conspiracy theory. Q / QAnon only exists because of the Trump election. It's a way for "President Trump's most devoted supporters" to be engaged in the campaign. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire LARP was created by or steered by the campaign team.
- codeddesign 6y ago
  In regards to your last point: Is it though? That’s a very large generalization for half the country. That’s like saying Obama supporters are pro killing innocent people with drones. Obviously this is ridiculous. Both far right and left have extremists that shouldn’t be tolerated by anyone.
  - thephyber 6y ago
    I didn't mean to insinuate that all Trump supporters participate in the QAnon thing. I have yet to see a QAnon follower who didn't also support Trump, so from my perspective being a Trump Supporter is a necessary but not sufficient condition for being a QAnon follower. > Both far right and left have extremists that shouldn’t be tolerated by anyone. I'm not sure what you mean by "tolerated" here. I'm fine with calling them out for their silly ideas and actions. Perhaps even "canceling" them if they get too extreme. I'm not interested in actually adopting their techniques.
codeddesign 6y ago
This has already been stated by them on the record multiple times. The last I seen was on Joe Rogan I believe. In that episode the CEO stated that trans is a protected class and it would be a ban-able offense for a Christian to tell a trans person they are their biologal sex (male / female). Obviously Christian vs Non would have differing viewpoints towards this subject. She also stated they made they decision internal how they personally feel is best. Personally, I believe that any monopoly having power to silence a crowd should be held to a legal standard. Ban all or ban none.
- auganov 6y ago
  Well, the trans policy is written out in their TOS so at least everybody can follow it. I think Twitter can do whatever they want and personally I'm fine with rules if they actually mean something. But here it sounds like they're just coming up with a bogus reason to delete a lot of people permanently. The normal penalty for violating most rules that have to do with what you said is a temporary ban. By invoking this one they can go for a permanent suspension straight away.

thephyber 6y ago

You could have read another 2 paragraphs lower and had your questions answered: > The spokesperson said while the targeted enforcement against QAnon fell under Twitter’s existing platform manipulation rules, its classification of QAnon as coordinated harmful activity was a new designation. The spokesperson said Twitter was taking action now because of an escalating degree of harm associated with the conspiracy theory. Q / QAnon only exists because of the Trump election. It's a way for "President Trump's most devoted supporters" to be engaged in the campaign. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire LARP was created by or steered by the campaign team.

codeddesign 6y ago
In regards to your last point: Is it though? That’s a very large generalization for half the country. That’s like saying Obama supporters are pro killing innocent people with drones. Obviously this is ridiculous. Both far right and left have extremists that shouldn’t be tolerated by anyone.
- thephyber 6y ago
  I didn't mean to insinuate that all Trump supporters participate in the QAnon thing. I have yet to see a QAnon follower who didn't also support Trump, so from my perspective being a Trump Supporter is a necessary but not sufficient condition for being a QAnon follower. > Both far right and left have extremists that shouldn’t be tolerated by anyone. I'm not sure what you mean by "tolerated" here. I'm fine with calling them out for their silly ideas and actions. Perhaps even "canceling" them if they get too extreme. I'm not interested in actually adopting their techniques.

codeddesign 6y ago

This has already been stated by them on the record multiple times. The last I seen was on Joe Rogan I believe. In that episode the CEO stated that trans is a protected class and it would be a ban-able offense for a Christian to tell a trans person they are their biologal sex (male / female). Obviously Christian vs Non would have differing viewpoints towards this subject. She also stated they made they decision internal how they personally feel is best. Personally, I believe that any monopoly having power to silence a crowd should be held to a legal standard. Ban all or ban none.

auganov 6y ago
Well, the trans policy is written out in their TOS so at least everybody can follow it. I think Twitter can do whatever they want and personally I'm fine with rules if they actually mean something. But here it sounds like they're just coming up with a bogus reason to delete a lot of people permanently. The normal penalty for violating most rules that have to do with what you said is a temporary ban. By invoking this one they can go for a permanent suspension straight away.