Why won’t Twitter ban Donald Trump? Because he’s its greatest asset
The social media company has sought to explain its policy over incendiary tweets from world leaders but the truth is the firm profits from them, writes James Moore
You’re on watch world leaders. Tweet out something that violates Twitter’s terms and conditions and you’re going to be put on the naughty step. Or rather, your tweet will be put on the naughty step. #playnicenow
If it violates Twitter’s rules but there is a “clear public interest value to keeping the Tweet on the service” it will be placed behind a notice that “provides context about the violation” but allows people to click through and see it all the same.
They just won’t be able to like, or retweet it.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies