PwnallthethingsDec 18, 2022

Twitter formalizes blocking of accounts and tweets that encourage readers to follow you on other social media sites, including Mastodon.

Specific examples of violating tweets given in the policy:

> “follow me @username on Instagram”

> “[email protected]”

https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/social-platforms-policy

Promotion of Alternative Social Platforms Policy | Twitter Help

Show threadBob ConwayDec 18, 2022

@Pwnallthethings @username So uh... when are they banning the official Facebook and Instagram accounts on Twitter? 🤔

(Or is this just an obvious attempt to ban Mastodon without looking like they're banning Mastodon?)

Show threadKrupo
@bobcgames @Pwnallthethings @username yet another sign the policy was crafted on a whim and is equally likely to bounce erratically in a day or two
Dec 19, 2022 at 4:14amWeb
Show threadKrupoDec 19, 2022
@bobcgames @Pwnallthethings pleasantly unsurprised to see that prediction come true?