Twitter lets users ‘hide’ off-course replies to tweets

Hidden replies can still be peeked at and engaged with by tapping a gray icon that will appear, but they will no longer be active parts of the main exchange that sprang from a tweet, according to Twitter. — AFP

SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter on Nov 21 began letting users "hide" tweeted replies that could be seen as abusive or harassing in the latest effort by the online platform to create a more welcoming environment.

The move is part of an effort to help users "feel safe and comfortable while talking on Twitter", head of product management Suzanne Xie said in a statement announcing the feature.