Twitter introduces new features to curb cyber bullying

Popular micro blogging site, Twitter, is set to carry out a teat- phase for newly introduced features meant to curb the activities of cyber bullies.

According to the company, the new features will give users more control over who can reply to their posts and as well, ability to block replies entirely.

"We want to help people feel safe participating in the conversation on Twitter," the company said.

Cyber-bullying has become an increasing problem all over the world, especially on social media.

Twitter unveiled details of the experiment during a presentation at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas.

According to BBC, the new features, to be tested early this year, will allow users to select four different settings for replies:

Global - allow anyone to respond

Group - allow replies from people the user follows, or mentioned

Panel - allow replies from people mentioned

Statement - not allow any replies

BBC added that social media companies are facing intense scrutiny over how they are dealing with harassment - which has led to firms and governments introducing measures to tackle the issue.