The New York Times is updating its policies for how its journalists use Twitter, and is emphasizing that use of the social media platform is optional given the dangers of online harassment. The Times clarified on Thursday it has never been mandatory for its reporters to use Twitter. Lorenz, who previously worked at The Hill, has said she did not feel supported by the Times in the wake of such online harassment. We have a dedicated team to support Times journalists, and we’re rolling out new training and tools to help prevent and respond to online abuse,” Baquet said in his memo. “The masthead editors are more obsessed w/ twitter than the majority of the newsroom, stalking down employees every reply.

Source: New York Times April 07, 2022 19:17 UTC