Journalists are facing a surge in online violence, often leading to psychological or physical harm and self-censorship.
TRFilter allows users to document and manage online harassment and abuse, so they can take control of their social media feeds and focus on their professional activities.
About the tool
TRFilter is a free web application for journalists and media practitioners. It syncs with the user's Twitter account, automatically recognising and flagging harmful comments. The tool limits journalists' exposure to abusive content, allowing them to block, mute or save comments at scale. It also allows users to create reports to store or share with third parties as needed.
TRFilter is currently available for use on Twitter.
Why use TRFilter?
Bulk block or hide abusive comments and users
Create records of online harassment
Free. Customisable. Easy to use.
Register your interest
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FAQs
What happens after I register?
TRFilter will be launching soon. Register now to be the first to know when the tool is available to use, and find out more about Thomson Reuters Foundation’s media freedom work.
How does TRFilter work?
TRFilter is a free web application. It uses machine learning technology to identify abusive comments and provide a toxicity score based on the perceived impact the text may have in a conversation. This helps users more easily review and filter out harmful comments. Currently the tool is only available to use on Twitter.
What languages does the tool work with?
The application is currently only available in English, but will be expanded to include more languages in the future.
What will happen to my data?
Please refer to our privacy policy to learn more about which personal information we collect and how and what we use it for.
Is TRFilter only for journalists?
While TRFilter has been designed with journalists and media practitioners in mind, the tool may be used by anyone who experiences frequent online abuse through Twitter.
More about the Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change.
