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PTI announces zero tolerance for abusive language on social media

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 23 August 2018

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PTI announces zero tolerance for abusive language on social media
PTI has declared a strict policy against abusive language on social media. The party will block accounts that violate these guidelines and welcomes complaints via email.

ISLAMABAD –Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has said it has a zero tolerance policy on the use of abusive language on social media.

In a tweet on its official Twitter account, the party announced that accounts using abusive language will be blocked as per policy.

It said that any complaints in this regard can be reported at abuse.control@insaf.pk.

Interestingly, it is mostly the young PTI supporters who often use foul language in defending their party.

KEY POINTS:

  • PTI enforces a zero tolerance policy on social media abuse.
  • Abusive accounts will be blocked according to party policy.
  • Complaints can be reported to abuse.control@insaf.pk.
  • The announcement addresses concerns about foul language by young supporters.
  • PTI aims to maintain respectful discourse on social platforms.

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