TikTok Expands Rules to Fight New Harassment Tactics

(TikTok’s “Community Guidelines” Expansion Addresses Emerging Forms of Harassment)

TikTok announced new rules today. These rules target fresh harassment methods appearing on the app. The company updated its Community Guidelines. This is a direct response to changing online behavior. People found new ways to bother others. TikTok wants to stop these harmful actions.

The updated rules specifically address several tactics. One tactic involves groups reporting a user unfairly. This mass reporting aims to get accounts banned wrongly. Another tactic sees people sending endless, unwanted messages. These long message streams overwhelm the recipient. TikTok also aims to stop threats of sharing private chats or photos. This practice, called outing or doxxing, puts users at risk. Some users also create fake profiles solely to harass others.

TikTok stated these additions strengthen existing policies. The goal remains making the app a safe space. Identifying these new harassment forms was crucial. The company worked with experts. These experts helped understand the latest negative trends. TikTok also listened to user reports. User feedback highlighted these emerging problems.

Enforcing these new rules starts immediately. TikTok’s safety teams received training. They learned to spot the new harassment methods. The app’s detection systems got updated too. These systems now look for patterns linked to mass reporting or fake accounts. Users can still report harmful content directly. TikTok reviews these reports.

(TikTok’s “Community Guidelines” Expansion Addresses Emerging Forms of Harassment)

Julie de Bailliencourt leads safety efforts at TikTok. She commented on the update. “Our community’s safety drives every decision. We see harassment tactics constantly evolve. We must adapt our rules quickly. This update tackles harmful behaviors head-on. We aim to protect our users effectively. Everyone deserves respect online.”