Twitter is on the defensive over its new tweet-filtering policy, which it considers a progressive, forward-looking approach to complying with local laws around the globe. Speaking at Dive Into Media Monday night, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo characterized the changes as a way to ensure that more people see tweets. “There’s been no change in our stance or attitude or policy with respect to content on Twitter,” he said. “It is simply not the case that you can operate in these countries and choose which of the laws you want to abide by.”
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Twitter CEO's Tweet-Blocking Defense: It's Just Business
Posted by: Erika Morphy February 1, 2012 05:00 AMTwitter is on the defensive over its new tweet-filtering policy, which it considers a progressive, forward-looking approach to complying with local laws around the globe. Speaking at Dive Into Media Monday night, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo characterized the changes as a way to ensure that more people see tweets. “There’s been no change in our stance or attitude or policy with respect to content on Twitter,” he said. “It is simply not the case that you can operate in these countries and choose which of the laws you want to abide by.”