Twitter has done something for the first time: blocked an account acting on a policy known as "country-withheld content". This security feature was put into effect in January 2012 and never used until now. In Berlin, a German neo-Nazi group joined the Twitter bandwagon, creating their own Twitter account. The group then started tweeting about government suppression and the influences of financial institutions like Goldman Sachs.
The country-withheld content was meant to balance freedom of expression through compliance with local laws. In Germany, the group known as Besseres Hannover was banned by the government. Therefore, they were banned from having their Twitter account viewed in Germany.
Although the group is banned in Germany, all of their tweets are still viewed in other countries outside of Germany. This is a soothing, yet confusing message from Twitter. Yes, Twitter has a great protection program noticing the rights and wrongs or what can and cannot be had in certain countries, but still being viewed in other countries can make other Twitter users wonder, "how is Twitter really safe?".
Twitter does have good intentions with the ability to block accounts. By blocking this account, Twitter shows a commitment to global free speech rights and remains firmly behind them with all the support possible. This is the act of a reliable, caring social networking site.
This action by the Twitter team indicates their values of security and protection, ensuring all users that Twitter is a safe, protected place. Twitter users want to get their views and interests out, but they also want to stay protected. Twitter has done a great job at following their security values so far.
Twitter is still a well known, well respected social media that remains a useful tool for businesses and organizations who are looking to make contact and expand their market across the world.