Twitter Automation Rule on Posting the Same Tweet Again

[dinwal]

Hi,

I would like some clarity on the TOS and Automation Rules for Twitter. I have done a decent amount of search but nothing of value came out of it.

My question is about the rule that says no same Tweet can be Tweeted again from one account. Specifically the last rule under the heading Spamming on this page: https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-automation

Here is what it says:

Spamming: You may not send automated Tweets or Direct Messages that are spam, or otherwise engage in spamming activity. Some examples of spammy behavior to avoid with automation include:

• Multiple posts/accounts: You may not post duplicative or substantially similar Tweets on one account or over multiple accounts you operate.

I see that some of the popular apps allow users to repeat the same Tweet after a few days. This is clearly against the rule, but the apps claim it is OK. Is that the case? Can we get some definite answer on when it is OK and when not? If it is not OK what can be done to stop people from putting their accounts in harm’s way.

[yoyoel]

Thanks for the question!

Posting duplicate (or substantially similar) content is never allowed, including after a few days. If you’re aware of an app that facilitates this behavior, please report it to us using the API Policy support form using the “I need to report an API policy violation” option.

[badrockpuns]

Hi! I have a follow-up question on this topic. The article linked in the OP suggests that accounts that tweet about the weather may be exempt from this. Is this still true? And how would which accounts were exempt from this rule be determined? (Is it based on the content of the tweets or the content of the account? ie, if I have repetitious posts about the weather, but I also post about other things, would I still be OK under the weather exemption, or does the entire twitter account have to be specifically weather-oriented?)

[LeBraat]

Hey @badrockpuns,

Public interest content is still exempt. There’s no specific action needed on your part if you’re posting public interest content related to weather, emergency announcements, etc.

You can use t.co/platform if you have specific questions.

[LeBraat]