Twitter Makes Its Rules Easier to Understand

In 280 characters or less, each rule clearly describes exactly what is not allowed on Twitter.

In order to help people understand what is acceptable on the platform and what is not, the Twitter microblogging site Friday refreshed, simplified and reorganized its rules and regulations. The company has divided and clarified the rules under three high-level categories - Security, Privacy and Authenticity. In addition, the platform also detailed other topics including election integrity, platform manipulation and spam.

"We're refreshing the rules pages for more information, including examples, step-by-step instructions on how to report, and details on what happens when we take action," Del Harvey, Vice President President, trust and security, Twitter wrote in a blog post.

The company says in 280 characters or less, each rule clearly describes exactly what is not allowed on Twitter.

Each of the three high-level categories would redirect users to separate pages that detail the rules with scenarios where a user might violate the policies of the application.

With this step, the company aims to help people easily understand what is and is not allowed on the service.

"As part of our ongoing effort towards more transparency in all aspects of Twitter, we work to ensure that each rule has its own help page with more detailed information and relevant resources, with the abuse and harassment, hateful conduct, suicide or self-injury, and copyright being next on our list to update, "said Harvey.

According to Harvey, the company continues to focus on keeping everyone safe and supporting a healthier public conversation on Twitter.