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  • Question
    What triggers Twitter shadowbanning?
    Naveh Ben Dror
    Social Media Security Expert
    Naveh Ben Dror is a Social Media Security Expert and the CEO of Spikerz based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Naveh and his team provide social media protection for content creators, businesses, and enterprises. His professional background is in international brand marketing and e-commerce. Naveh received both his Bachelor of Law and MBA from Reichman University.
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    Shadow banning on Twitter (X.com) can be triggered by various actions that violate the platform's rules and guidelines. Examples include engaging in abusive behavior such as harassment, hate speech, or threats towards other users. Additionally, repeatedly violating Twitter's policies on spamming, such as sending a high volume of unsolicited messages or posting duplicate content, can lead to shadow banning. Using automated tools or bots to artificially amplify engagement, manipulate trends, or spread misinformation may also result in shadow banning. Furthermore, posting or sharing content that contains violence, adult material, or copyrighted material without permission can trigger punitive measures, including shadow banning. It's important to follow Twitter's community standards to avoid being shadow-banned and maintain a positive experience for yourself and other users.
  • Question
    I reached the Twitter DM limit. How long do I have to wait until I can DM someone again?
    Community Answer
    You must wait until 12 AM of that day. You should be able to DM someone by the next day.
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    My Twitter account says there may have been suspicious activity and I have to reset my password, but even when I reset it, I get the same prompt and cannot log in. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    If you're using a mobile device, try switching your password on a computer. It worked when that happened to me.
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    On Twitter, it says that my account has been suspended. What can I do to get Twitter back?
    Community Answer
    When you log in to Twitter, you'll find a notification bar at the top of the page saying you're suspended. Click on the link "Suspended Accounts". If you violated the Twitter Rules, there's nothing much to do except wait out your suspension. However, if you didn't break any Twitter Rules or performed any prohibitive behavior, courteously fill out an Account Suspension form, submit it, and wait for them to restore your account!
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    Why is my account saying that I'm over the login attempt limit?
    Community Answer
    This means that you have tried to login in unsuccessfully too many times in a row.
  • Question
    My account states I don't have access to it. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    One thing you can try to do is make a new account, and tell your friends and followers that you have a new account.
  • Question
    How do I get out of Twitter jail?
    WF
    Top Answerer
    Wait for at least 7 days. Don't tweet anything during that period. Also, delete bad Tweets from your account.
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    What can cause my rate to be limited when sending a DM?
    WF
    Top Answerer
    You can't compose a 140+ message on mobile Twitter's basic version. So, use a PC to type more. Sometimes automated Direct Messages cause this problem. Just wait for one week to get out from the lock.
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    What do I do if my messages can't be sent on Twitter when I'm in Twitter jail?
    Community Answer
    You'll have to wait until Twitter takes you out of Twitter jail, depending on what you have done. You could send friends messages on Facebook or another platform instead, or use your time profitably to do something IRL.
  • Question
    My Twitter says "Cannot retweet status". What causes it and how long will it take to be removed?
    Community Answer
    This is just normal. your account will safe. Wait for 2 to 3 days and it will be back to normal.
  • Question
    Should I start reporting every nasty tweet I see if I was banned on Twitter for a few hours?
    Community Answer
    No, that might result in another Twitter ban for unnecessary reporting. Instead, just check your account and see if anything you posted might've been something bad, and only report tweets that implicate or encourage serious things like racism, self-harm, suicide, and other topics along that line.
  • Question
    Why am I unable to like other people's tweets?
    Community Answer
    Poor internet connection, other people’s tweets may have been deleted, or Twitter limits your account features.
  • Question
    How do I know if I've been banned from Twitter permanently?
    Community Answer
    Twitter sends you a email saying your account has been banned or they never email you back when you send them a appeal and you get a confirmation email saying Twitter got your appeal.
  • Question
    How many days do I have to wait after I am notified that my limit is reached and I cannot follow more?
    Community Answer
    You will have to be in Twitter jail for 1 entire day/ You might want to write down the time when you got Twitter jailed so you can remind yourself when you can return.
  • Question
    Does tweeting the same content to different accounts lead to an account suspension?
    Community Answer
    If you're spamming (e.g. constantly spamming 'Banana') then yes. But if you just tweet something on two accounts, no. I would suggest not doing it too often, or it could be flagged as spam.
  • Question
    Why does my Twitter ask me "Are you a robot?"
    Ash
    Community Answer
    Your Twitter asks you that because it wants to make sure you're not a computer trying to hack into your account. People create malware programs to get into peoples' accounts and steal your information. This is a safety measure to protect your information and account.
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    I'm new to twitter, and I keep getting an error message saying "tweet failed to send." I can like/ retweet, and my feed refreshes. Why might this be, and how long will it last for?
    Community Answer
    That probably means you've been posting too much, and the message is done to prevent spamming. Give it some time and try again.
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    My account says that I cannot retweet anything. I have tried retweeting few tweets, but nothing happened. What should I do?
    Ahsan's Mart
    Community Answer
    This may be due to a ban by the Twitter for community guidelines violation. You can email Twitter support with details to solve your problem.
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    My Twitter account says "You are unable to follow more people at this time" and "cannot retweet status", what could be the problem?
    Ahsan's Mart
    Community Answer
    When you follow too many people too quickly or do retweets with too much speed, they do this to protect Twitter community from spam. You can request twitter support to unban your account.
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