There are many regular users in the land of Twitter who are encountering the error message “This Tweet may contain sensitive content”. Well, if you think it’s an error message, it’s not.
On other social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, users can get banned if they post NSFW (Not Safe for Work) content, but Twitter is different. Twitter allows its users to post NSFW content, but with a warning, and to be marked as sensitive.
So if you’re wondering why you got this message while searching for tweets, don’t worry. In this article, we will discuss the “This tweet may contain sensitive content” message and how you can turn it off. We will also discuss how you can view sensitive content on Twitter. So stay hooked and keep reading!
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Content
- What is sensitive content?
- Why does Twitter show that a particular Tweet contains sensitive content?
- How to disable the sensitive content feature on Twitter?
- Can you see tweets and sensitive content on Twitter?
- How to see sensitive content on Twitter?
- Frequently asked questions
What is sensitive content?
Let’s go through the basics of what sensitive information is and what types of content can be marked as sensitive before we get to the main point of the article.
The media contained in the tweet is almost certainly classified as sensitive if you receive a “This tweet contains potentially sensitive content” notification while viewing tweets on Twitter. Why is it marked as sensitive and what does it mean? This is because the tweet contains media content, such as images or videos, that depict violence or some form of sexual brutality. Because of this, uploading NSFW content to Twitter is subject to a set of guidelines.
Such media content typically includes content that may be a trigger to others, so in order to warn them, the posting user must include a warning when posting the content. Not only that, Twitter also aims to prevent underage users from seeing content they shouldn’t. If a minor tries to view the media despite the graphic content warning, they are asked to verify her age through various methods.
Now let’s see why Twitter shows tweets that contain sensitive content.
Why does Twitter show that a particular Tweet contains sensitive content?
While we’ve talked about Twitter and its posting regulations, now we’ll talk about why Twitter shows tweets as “Includes sensitive content.” Basically, there are two main reasons why Twitter believes that a particular post contains sensitive content. They include:
- If the tweet contains a media file that contains disturbing visual content or graphic violence, Twitter will add a warning: This post contains violent images that may be disturbing. To view the material, simply select “Click to view” from the menu. Also, you should know that the warning will only appear if you click on the post. Double tap the video on your app or desktop to start it.
- You will see a warning if the tweet contains explicit content or nudity, such as: The post contains explicit sexual content that may be inappropriate for some users. Similarly, you can double-click a tweet to view the content.
- Finally, if the tweet contains any other type of sensitive media, you will see a warning like: Post contains sensitive media.
So, these are some vital points that play a big part in why Twitter shows tweets that include a graphic warning for sensitive content.
Now let’s see how we can disable this sensitive content feature on Twitter.
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How to disable the sensitive content feature on Twitter?
Finally, we get to the good stuff, which is probably why most of you came here in the first place. We’ll walk you through simple procedures you can use to disable sensitive material. So, let’s get started with the steps right away:
- Open Twitter and sign in to your Twitter account if you haven’t already.
- Go to the Settings and privacy section.
- Now tap on Privacy and security.
- Touch the Content you view option.
- Finally, turn off the sensitive content setting.
And that is! Isn’t it simple? That’s all you needed to do to disable sensitive content on Twitter. Now let’s discuss whether you can view sensitive content on Twitter.
Can you see tweets and sensitive content on Twitter?
Yes, on Twitter you have the option to see sensitive tweets and posts in your Twitter feed or not. However, there are certain conditions and limitations to this, as we mentioned above. The sensitive content feature is just one way Twitter warns you before you watch something that might provoke you or leave a negative impact on your mind.
Furthermore, you also have the option to turn off this sensitive content warning feature once and for all on all your devices if you have no problem viewing content that includes violence or graphics. And if you choose to do so, you won’t receive warnings about sensitive content in the future, and your Twitter feed will adjust according to the settings you set.
How to see sensitive content on Twitter?
To view sensitive content on the Twitter app, you need to follow a few simple steps. Let’s see what they are:
Note: Make sure that you are over 18 and that the sensitive content you want to see does not provoke you. The consequences and responsibility for this will be solely your own actions and responsibility..
- Open Twitter and go to its settings.
- Go to the “Content you see” settings under “Privacy and security”
- After that, enable the “Show media that may contain sensitive content” setting.
However, keep in mind that the steps depend on the device you are using to change the settings. You’ll only find this setting if you’re using the web version of Twitter. If you are using the Twitter app on a mobile device, you will not be able to find it.
Twitter has a strict policy regarding offensive content. However, they allow the user to choose what to see, rather than removing all content from your website. To give you the option to view or avoid sensitive content, Twitter simply adds a layer that says, “This tweet may contain sensitive content.”
Therefore, you can choose “ON” or “OFF” to view sensitive content. To take control of what you see on Twitter, follow the steps above.
Frequently asked questions
How can we report sensitive and offensive tweets on Twitter?
Answer: To report tweets, you can follow the steps below:
- Click the three-dot icon, then tap the Report Tweet option.
- Now select the ‘Show sensitive media (photo or video)’ option.
- After that, depending on what you are reporting, you need to select the appropriate option and Twitter will take action.
Why does Twitter allow NSFW content on its platform?
Answer: Twitter is a social networking app that believes its users can see all the things happening around the world, some of which may also contain adult and/or violent content. However, certain types of media will never be allowed on Twitter, such as hateful images or gratuitous bloodshed. For more information about the types of posts that are allowed on Twitter, you can refer to Twitter’s media policy.
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