article_snippet: Twitter's latest attempt to tackle the site's problem with trolls is a 'Quality Filter'.
article_snippet: Twitter's 'Quality Filter' will scan tweets for abusive or offensive words and threats.
article_snippet: Twitter's 'Quality Filter' was spotted by Twitter user Anil Dash (pictured) and
article_snippet: The tool was first spotted by Twitter user Twitter user Anil Dash (pictured) who wrote: 'Well, that's an interesting and welcome addition, Twitter!
article_snippet: Reports recently claimed Twitter will  start banning trolls and abusive users by tracking email addresses and phone numbers.
article_snippet: In the future, Twitter may  ban accounts accused of abuse until accounts accused of abuse provide a phone number (pictured) .
article_snippet: Twitter already lets people block, report or mute people who are sending people abusive messages.
article_snippet: Stories of abuse, threats and internet trolls have become commonplace on Twitter in recent years.
article_snippet: The changes follow reports Twitter would start banning users who violate Twitter rules by tracking  email addresses and phone numbers.
article_snippet: This means that if an offender attempts to sign up for other accounts using these details Twitter will be able to intervene.
article_snippet: In December, a blog post titled 'Building a safer Twitter' revealed  
article_snippet: Twitter is working on ways to make Twitter easier to block and report abuse.
highlights_snippet: Feature is the latest tool being used to rid Twitter of trolls and abuse .
  