Twitter has launched a new filter tool which can hide spam and abusive messages that are sent to users via the platform’s direct messages feature. The tool adds a new section to the Message Requests area of the inbox, where messages from Twitter users you do not follow appear. Now, messages in that section which Twitter detects appear to contain either spam or abuse will be initially hidden and can be deleted without being opened. — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) September 30, 2019The social media giant began testing the feature in August but has now confirmed it will roll out to all Twitter users after that trial was deemed a success. The new feature is aimed at those who choose to keep their direct messages and can therefore be contacted by people who they are not already connected with.

Source: Irish Examiner October 01, 2019 08:48 UTC