Poll: Do you think the new 'report tweet' button will make a difference?

Twitter rolled out the button today in a bid to protect users from abuse, but do you think it will work?

TODAY TWITTER HAS rolled out its new ‘report tweet’ button following a campaign and a petition calling for it, after a number of high-profile female users were targeted on the site.

Twitter said it will be doing more to protect its users against abuse and this is just one of the steps it is taking.

But we want to know: Do you think the ‘report tweet’ button will make a difference?

Poll Results:

No (561)

I'm not sure (416)

Yes (323)

Yes
No
I'm not sure

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Michelle Hennessy

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Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

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