The world's largest social media platform, Facebook (with over 1.5 billion users), has removed all mention of new invite-only social network Tsu (4.5 million users).
Tsu is relatively unknown but gaining in popularity. It sets itself apart from other social networks as it shares up to 90% of revenue with its users. Facebook keeps 100% of its revenue.
The new social network keeps 10% of the revenue, 45% goes to the creator of content, and the other 45% is shared between the people that invited the user to join.
If the Web site name is typed into Facebook, Instagram or Messenger, a notice pops up to say the post contains a blocked link and therefore cannot be posted. "The content you're trying to share includes a link that our security systems detected to be unsafe: tsu.co. Please remove this link to continue."
Facebook told Mashable that sites like Tsu encourage "spammy behaviour".
"We require all Web sites and apps that integrate with Facebook to follow our Platform Policy," said a Facebook spokesperson. "We do not allow developers to incentivise content sharing on our platform because it encourages spammy sharing and creates a bad experience for people on Facebook."
Tsu was launched in October last year and user numbers grew fast, reaching two million users in January and 4.5 million last month.
The social network has a clear anti-spam policy written up on its FAQ page.
"People will follow out of interest, not obligation. We encourage users to grow their audiences through original content and earnest engagement. We do not allow spamming as a means to gain more followers," states the Web site.
"Users who spam have a negative impact on the community. We will take the required actions to reinforce a positive user experience, which includes banning users who spam."
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