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16 Sep 2009
Twitter has posted an update to its terms and services in an attempt to clarify the company's position on spam, and outline its right to reproduce and copy user postings.
The company has now said that, although it will be able to archive and reproduce content, users will control the rights to all of their posts.
Twitter also left open the possibility of new advertising campaigns by notifying users that the site will keep the right to serve ads based on web page information and search queries.
Company co-founder Biz Stone said that the new terms are designed to keep pace with growth and change at Twitter, and that clarifying the areas of ownership and advertising are key to the new terms.
"These updates complement the spirit of Twitter," Stone said in an email to users. "As Twitter has evolved, we have gained a better understanding of how folks use the service."
Stone added that the company is open to user comments, and may change the terms based on feedback. User outcry has in the past led to social networks such as Facebook altering their terms and conditions.
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owning your Tweets
Dear Twitter I like the fact that I own my tweets. But, If you have modified / altered my tweets, you may have altered it's meaning and I may not wish to own what you have altered it to. I want my tweets to stay intact as I write them. I hope you can get back to me on this. As this may be published in a public forum you have my tweet name - yours sincerely activistgirl.
Posted by: activistgirl 17 Sep 2009