@aral it's optional... apparently an opt inpic.twitter.com/m8UZcpYO8S
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@TimBWalsh Yes, for now, at least.
@aral Is it enabled by default?
@aral I don't think that is anything to worry about
@aral i thought twitter was actually taking active measures to prevent abuse....clearly not
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