Twitter changes DM settings to allow message requests only from verified users
The Hindu
Twitter’s DM settings can be viewed and adjusted through the ‘Privacy and Safety’ menu.
Some Twitter users have claimed that their direct message (DM) settings were changed without their knowledge to ensure they would only receive message requests from verified followers.
Twitter users have the ability to control who can send them personal messages, so that they can choose to see DM requests only from people they follow, DM requests only from verified users, or DM requests from everyone.
However, some Twitter users claimed that their settings had been changed without their knowledge. They claim this change benefits verified users.
Twitter’s DM settings can be viewed and adjusted through the ‘Privacy and Safety’ menu under the ‘Settings & Privacy’ section.
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