Twitter porn is now acceptable on the X platform according to their help center about adult content. Is this a move to get more people over to the X platform or a way to have little or no content censorship on the social media platform?
Does this mean you can post anyone’s nude photos on the Twitter platform? No, you have to have consent to post anyone’s nude or partially nude photos on Twitter X.
What is the Twitter stance on this policy about? According to their recent statement:
“We believe that users should be able to create, distribute, and consume material related to sexual themes as long as it is consensually produced and distributed. Sexual expression, whether visual or written, can be a legitimate form of artistic expression. – Twitter Help Center
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Will Users Come or Leave Twitter X with Sensitive Content Included?
Twitter X may be going after the younger users as Meta claimed to be doing recently. According to End Gadget:” In an update from Tom Alison, who heads up the Facebook app for Meta, he says that the service is shifting to reflect an “increased focus on young adults” compared with other users.
“Facebook is still for everyone, but in order to build for the next generation of social media consumers, we’ve made significant changes with young adults in mind,” Tom wrote.
The ages between 18-29 years old have the highest amounts of time watching porn online. Adding porn on Twitter may be a move for Twitter to generate more users from that age group with this new Twitter porn update.
And for those without an account on X there is always the Twitter viewers people can use to see what others post on the network.
At the same time Instagram has been coming down on porn being displayed on their social media platform. Of course, it hasn’t been fool proof yet either.
What Rules Will Apply For Twitter Porn To Exist On X Platform?
There are a few rules about this form of content being on Twitter. Their post about it claims:
We also prohibit content promoting exploitation, nonconsent, objectification, sexualization or harm to minors, and obscene behaviors.
We also do not allow sharing Adult Content in highly visible places such as profile photos or banners.
How To Mark Twitter Porn
For those that want to share pornographic images on Twitter X, they must mark the content as such. First you have to adjust your media settings.
As you can see from the screenshot below, go to your settings, than to privacy and safety, once there you will see the mark media as having material that may be sensitive.
According to Twitter X once you have this checked off:
Note: When you have this setting enabled, people who visit your profile may see a message letting them know your account may include potentially sensitive content and asking them to confirm they still want to view it.
People who have opted in to see possibly sensitive content will still see your account without the message.
However, you have the option of turning it off or on on your mobile device for just the one post that may be sensitive.
How You Can Avoid Seeing It On Twitter X If You Choose
You can also avoid seeing pornography on the Twitter X platform. All you need to do is change your settings to the screenshot example below:
Go to settings and then privacy and safety and then choose content you see. If you check if off like below you will see a label warning you first.
There are other ways as well like using Twitter lists only and keep your account private. Of course you can also unfollow anyone with the sensitive content labels.
You can also use a porn blocker app to block porn from your or your children’s devices.
Can Your Account Be Suspended If Not Labeled Correctly?
Yes, Twitter may suspend your account temporarily or permanent if you continually ignore that content settings rule for porn on Twitter X. Of course if you go against the other rules you may also lose your account temporarily.
However with any Twitter suspension you can also file an appeal.
Conclusion: Will Twitter X Grow or Decline With Pornography?
They’ve always said sex sells so it will probably grow but not without some controversy for sure.
Twitter’s acceptance of pornographic content on the X platform has sparked debates. Is it a forward-thinking approach to embrace content freedom, or does it signal a shift towards minimal regulation?
Understanding the implications of this element on X is important for gauging the platform’s commitment to user safety and freedom of speech.
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