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Twitter trials anti-troll tool that automatically blocks abusive users

When ‘safety mode’ is activated it will temporarily block accounts if site’s systems identify harmful behaviour

Twitter is trialling an anti-troll feature that will automatically block accounts sending abuse to users.

Once Twitter’s new “safety mode” is activated by a user, it will temporarily block accounts for seven days if the tech firm’s systems spot them using harmful language or sending repetitive, uninvited replies and mentions.

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Originally posted in the guardian.