Twitter is possibly the social network that suffers most from so-called trolls. Controversies arise immediately on the popular web and it is common to find a fighting center that tarnishes the experience of many users. That’s why the owners of the application have been taking action for some time. Today a new one is announced, which comes as an acquisition. The firm buys Smyte.
An operation that the social network has already officially announced. But so far the amount they have paid to get their hands on it has not been disclosed.
Twitter will use Smyte against trolls
For most users, Smyte is a little-known name. This is a company that is dedicated to online security, more specifically to detecting online harassment, trolls or people who incite hatred and discrimination. So that’s exactly what Twitter needs right now. Since these situations occur every day on the social network. This will give you more precise control.
Because what Twitter is going to do with Smyte will report people harassing, trolling or taking actions that are against the rules of the application. This is a new way of doing business for the company. Since they’re taking a more active role now.
At the moment it is not known when they will start working with the new services they have purchased. Changes are likely to begin in the coming months. But the message of the social network is clear, the days of the trolls are numbered.