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X adds transparency feature showing when local laws affect post visibility
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X's Under the Hood feature now informs users about local law-related visibility restrictions.
This change enhances transparency on the platform, addressing concerns over shadowbanning. Users can now see when their content is affected by local regulations, which may improve trust in the platform's moderation practices.
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X's Under the Hood now includes visibility information based on local laws.
Users must have an active profile for over a year and at least ten posts in the previous month to access this feature.
The information is provided in a dense JSON format, which may not be intuitive for all users.
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X has introduced a new feature to its Under the Hood menu that informs users when their posts are limited in visibility due to local laws. This feature aims to increase transparency regarding content moderation practices and potentially reduce accusations of shadowbanning by clarifying the reasons behind post visibility changes.
To utilize the new transparency feature, users must meet specific criteria, including having an active account for over a year and at least ten posts in the preceding month. This requirement may limit access for newer users, excluding them from understanding how local laws impact their content visibility.
While the introduction of this feature is a step towards transparency, the information is delivered in a dense JSON format, which may not be user-friendly. This could hinder the understanding of content visibility changes for those not familiar with technical data formats, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the feature.
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