Twitter will place warnings in front of images that include hate imagery , such as swastikas , and will ban the use of such images in profile posts , the announcement announced on Monday . The move is part of a wider attempt by the social media network to counter posts by racist groups , particularly white nationalists . Twitter also pledged to close accounts linked to the promotion or glorification of violence , and to ban usernames that include racial stereotypes and threats . An increase in traffic on the network has forced Twitter to revise its free speech policies .
Twitter will place warnings in front of images that include hate imagery, such as swastikas, and will ban the use of such images in profile pictures, the company announced on Monday. The move is part of a wider attempt by the social media network to counter posts by hate groups, including white nationalists. Twitter also pledged to close accounts linked to the promotion or glorification of violence, and to ban usernames that include racial slurs and threats. An increase in harassment on the network has forced Twitter to revise its free speech policies.