MORE NEWS: Pacific Grove’s Asilomar Beach Closed After Massive Sewage SpillĪccording to CNET, Twitter continues to combat online harassment and bullying. Twitter said it will also suspend accounts posting such content for the purpose of harassment. The changes went into effect Wednesday and Twitter said it would lock user’s accounts and hide content reported being in violation of the new policies. Targeted abuse or harassment is also a violation of the Twitter Rules and Terms of Service. In addition, users may not post intimate photos or videos that were taken or distributed without the subject’s consent. Threats and abuse: Users may not make direct, specific threats of violence against others, including threats against a person or group on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, or disability. READ MORE: Frigid Blast of Cold Air Sends Chill Over New Year's Eve Twitter also adjusted its abusive behavior policy. You may not post intimate photos or videos that were taken or distributed without the subject’s consent. Private information: You may not publish or post other people’s private and confidential information, such as credit card numbers, street address or Social Security/National Identity numbers, without their express authorization and permission. READ MORE: San Francisco Bay Area Bridge Tolls To Jump By $1 On Jan.

Below is an update to Twitter’s rules, with the additions in italics. SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – Twitter is taking online harassment head-on, updating its rules and policies and prohibiting the posting of revenge porn.

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