Twitter CEO takes stance against abuse, vows to eliminate trolls from the platform
In an internal memo sent out to employees, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo acknowledged the platform's ongoing problems with harassment and abuse as well as its inability to combat trolls. Costolo admitted that this behavior was a key factor in driving away core users from the platform, and that he would be taking an aggressive stance against trolls on Twitter.
According to the internal memo, which was acquired by The Verge:
Costolo's comments came on the heels of an internal forum about a recent story by author Lindy West, who is a frequent target of harassment on the platform. He then reiterated that he was taking personal responsibility for Twitter's failure to deal with trolls, and that he intends to address the issue immediately:
Twitter has rolled out tools that allow users to report abuse, but it looks like Costolo is looking for a more comprehensive solution to counter harassment on the platform.
Source: The Verge
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