WeChat, one of the largest social platforms in China, has hundreds of millions of users. It not only provides convenient and fast chat functions, but also includes many powerful functions such as video chat, red envelope transfer, shopping payment, etc. However, in order to protect users' property and information security, WeChat has recently introduced a series of new regulations to crack down on violations. These new regulations involve multiple WeChat accounts, Moments advertising, adding friends, forwarding preferential links and vulgar information, and the distribution of red envelopes. Users who violate these rules may be at risk of permanent account bans.
WeChat's new rules
1. Crack down on WeChat accounts and open more
Multiple WeChat accounts refer to the use of multiple WeChat accounts by a user to operate, which may be used for illegal and criminal activities, dissemination of false information and other negative behaviors. In order to combat this behavior, WeChat has taken a series of measures. First of all, WeChat will strengthen the review of account registration and strictly control the registration of multiple WeChat accounts with one mobile phone number. Secondly, WeChat will strengthen the binding verification of WeChat accounts to ensure that a WeChat account can only be bound to one mobile phone number. If it is found that there are multiple WeChat accounts bound to the same mobile phone number, WeChat will take corresponding restrictive measures.
2. Rectify Moments ads
Moments ads refer to commercial advertisements or other illegal advertisements published in WeChat Moments. In order to purify the environment of the circle of friends, WeChat will increase the rectification of the ads of the circle of friends. Weixin will take serious action against accounts that post illegal advertisements, including restricting the account's Moments function, restricting the account's ability to post ads, and even permanently banning the account.
3. Limit the number of friends you can add in a short period of time
Adding a large number of friends in a short period of time is a common form of harassment, and can also be used to spread spam, commit fraud, and other undesirable behavior. In order to protect the privacy and security of users, WeChat will restrict the behavior of adding a large number of friends in a short period of time. Specifically, if an account frequently adds friends in a short period of time, exceeding the limit set by WeChat, WeChat will take measures to restrict the account from adding friends, and may even ban the account permanently.
4. It is forbidden to forward links to offers and vulgar information
In order to prevent the spread of vulgar information and protect the property safety of users, Weixin prohibits users from forwarding preferential links and vulgar information on WeChat groups, Moments and other platforms. If a user is found to have violated this rule, WeChat will warn them and take appropriate action, including restricting the account's forwarding permissions, restricting the account's chat function, or even permanently banning the account.
5. Limit the distribution of large numbers of red envelopes in a short period of time
Red envelopes are a feature of WeChat that allows users to send red envelopes to friends to express blessings or share wealth. However, in order to prevent the abuse of red envelopes, WeChat has imposed restrictions on the distribution of large numbers of red envelopes in a short period of time. If an account frequently distributes red envelopes in a short period of time, exceeding the limit set by WeChat, Weixin will take measures to restrict the account from issuing red envelopes, and may even ban the account permanently.
Effect of provisions
The impact of WeChat's new rules on users is clear. First of all, for those users who are used to using multiple WeChat accounts to operate, they will face stricter reviews and restrictions, which will increase the difficulty for them to use WeChat. Secondly, for those users who post Moments ads or frequently forward discount links and vulgar messages, they will face account restrictions or even permanent bans, which will bring them a lot of losses. In addition, users who harass users, engage in fraudulent activities, or frequently send red envelopes will also face account restrictions and bans. The introduction of these regulations will effectively purify the environment of WeChat and protect the legitimate rights and interests of users, but it has also brought certain inconvenience and losses to some users.
What's new in WeChat
In addition to introducing new regulations to protect users' property and information security, WeChat has also introduced several new features to provide a better user experience and parental supervision.
1. Caring model
WeChat's Care Model is a feature for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, the disabled, and more. This function can help these users better use WeChat and provide more care and help through sound prompts, text prompts, etc.
2. Teen mode
WeChat's Teen Mode was launched to help parents better manage and monitor their children's behavior on WeChat. This mode can limit who children can chat with, block bad information, etc., so as to protect the safety and healthy growth of teenagers.
WeChat account security is one of the topics that Internet users are very concerned about. With the rapid development of the Internet, more and more people use WeChat to socialize and communicate, but at the same time, they are also facing the risk of account theft or information leakage. In order to protect the security of personal accounts, users can take some measures, such as setting strong passwords, turning on two-factor authentication, and regularly updating software. In addition, users should also be aware of security, avoid clicking on unknown links, and do not disclose personal information at will, so as to avoid phishing and other attacks.
As one of the largest social platforms in China, WeChat plays an important role in its control over social platforms. Recently, WeChat has taken a series of measures to crack down on bad behaviors such as multiple WeChat accounts and Moments advertisements to maintain the healthy development of the platform and user experience. This move was recognized by the majority of users, but it also caused some controversy. Some people think that this is an infringement of personal freedom, while others think that it is an optimization and rectification of the network environment. In any case, the management and control of social platforms requires not only the efforts of the platform side, but also the conscious compliance of users with relevant regulations to jointly maintain a good online social environment.
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WeChat has launched a youth mode to protect the safety and healthy growth of teenagers on social platforms. This mode helps parents and guardians better manage their teens' online use by limiting time and setting content filtering. In addition, WeChat also provides a personalized setting function, which allows users to adjust the relevant functions of WeChat according to their needs and preferences. The launch of these innovative features not only improves the user experience, but also promotes the further development of the WeChat social platform.