Twitter defines "violent speech"

(RT) ⸻ Twitter has unveiled new rules to crack down on "violent speech," saying it will impose a "zero tolerance" policy toward those threatening or glorifying the harm of another person or group. However, certain exemptions will apply for cases involving satire, jokes and some forms of "artistic expression." The new policy will also make exceptions for posts which contain "no clear abusive or violent context," such as "hyperbolic and consensual" ribbing between friends, or during the discussion of video games or sporting events. Twitter will "evaluate" all flagged posts before taking action against users. This is the first major speech policy change adopted by Twitter since its takeover by Elon Musk last October, but the site's rules have continued to evolve over the years. In 2018, Twitter imposed a ban on speech which "dehumanize[s] anyone based on membership in an identifiable group, as this speech can lead to offline harm." In 2021, it expanded that policy to prohibit posts attacking users on the basis of their religion, caste, age, disability, disease, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.