Anyone who has ever spent time on Twitter knows the platform can get pretty contentious, with disagreements quickly escalating into brawls.
So the San Francisco-based company is testing a new feature that warns users before they wade into a Twitter fight.
Depending on the topic or tenor of the thread, a prompt might announce 'conversations like this can be intense,' according to a tweet Wednesday from Twitter Support.
The feature may also offer tips on keeping posts respectful and factual.
It's being tested for both iOS and Android but there's no indication if or when it will be rolled out officially.
If a user is entering into a contentious thread, a prompt Twitter is testing announces 'conversations like this can be intense and offers tips on keeping posts respectful and factual
'Ever want to know the vibe of a conversation before you join in?' Twitter Support asked. 'We're testing prompts on Android and iOS that give you a heads up if the convo you're about to enter could get heated or intense.'
In a sample tweet, a user remarked that not all college athletes will get rich just because they're now allowed to sign endorsement deals.
Before the first response, a prompt cautions 'Heads up — conversations like this can be intense.'
A pop up then encourages users to 'Look out for each other,' and reminds them facts are important and that diverse perspectives are important 'and can strengthen your own.'
Twitter support indicated the feature, being tested on both Android and iOS, is 'a work in progress.' It didn't indicate if or when it would be rolled out globally
'Remember the human,' it adds, 'Communicating with respect makes Twitter better.'
Twitter indicated the feature is 'a work in progress as we learn how to better support healthy conversation.'
The criteria used to determine which conversations will be prompted 'may evolve or change as we learn and iterate,' a Twitter spokesperson told DailyMail.com.
'Some examples of signals we may consider include the tweet topic and the relationship between the
