Twitter’s time to prove it can defend against harassment is now

OPINION: As we gear up for what will surely be a combative presidential term, and as Twitter’s most toxic users succeed in poisoning the service, more pressure should be placed on the company to ensure that updated policies and tools are in place to protect users.
Now is the time for Twitter to prove it has what it takes to curb abuse.
Company chief executive Jack Dorsey has publicly come out against harassment on Twitter, saying in July that “abuse is not part of civil dis