Twitter is rolling out a “quality filter” for verified users, a switch that filters out abusive tweets and other problem notifications.
The feature is being introduced gradually, so many verified users do not yet have it, and Twitter has not said whether it will be offered to non-verified users, according to TechCrunch.
Earlier filtering
The tool builds on an earlier feature for verified users called “tailored filtering”, which tried to work out whose notifications users most wanted to see based on who they interacted with. The new filter extends that to all forms of notification.
It comes amid concern about how Twitter is tackling abuse on its platform. The company has introduced a number of new features after chief executive Dick Costolo told staff: “We suck at dealing with abuse and trolls”. It has made it easier for users to report abuse and has committed to acting more quickly against accounts responsible.
