Twitter's design stokes hostility and controversy. Here's why, and how it might change
- Written by: Michael James Walsh, Associate Professor, University of Canberra
ShutterstockTwitter has come under increasing public scrutiny for facilitating hostile communication online. While the micro-blogging site promotes itself as providing a “free” and “safe” space to talk, critics have highlighted the company’s inept response to repeated instances of trolling, harassment and abuse.
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