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Author: tcaldwell-x

developer-guidelines.mdx

@@ -59,66 +59,60 @@ Before building, ask yourself these questions. If you answer **"no"** to any of
 
 ## Common Scenarios: Allowed or Not?
 
-Real-world examples to help you understand what's permitted. These cover automated accounts, integrations, and apps of all types.
+Real-world examples to help you understand what's permitted. **These rules apply to all apps**—whether you're building a bot, mobile app, web integration, browser extension, analytics dashboard, or any other tool that uses the X API.
 
 <Tabs>
   <Tab title="Content & Posting">
     | Scenario | Allowed? | Why |
     |----------|:--------:|-----|
-    | Bot posts scheduled content (news, weather, quotes) | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Informational, no unsolicited mentions |
-    | Bot posts RSS feed updates automatically | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Helpful broadcasting |
-    | Bot posts earthquake/disaster alerts | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Public safety value |
-    | Bot posts sports scores or game updates | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Informational |
-    | Bot posts stock/crypto prices on schedule | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Informational, no manipulation |
-    | Bot posts identical content across multiple accounts | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Spam / platform manipulation |
-    | Bot posts to trending topics to gain visibility | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Trend manipulation |
-    | Multiple city-specific weather bots (e.g., @WeatherNYC, @WeatherLA) | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Allowed—non-duplicative, location-specific content |
+    | Automated account posts scheduled content (news, weather, quotes) | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Informational, no unsolicited mentions |
+    | App posts RSS feed updates on behalf of user | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Helpful broadcasting |
+    | Alert service posts earthquake/disaster notifications | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Public safety value |
+    | Sports app posts game updates to user's timeline | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Informational |
+    | App posts stock/crypto prices on schedule | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Informational, no manipulation |
+    | App posts identical content across multiple accounts | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Spam / platform manipulation |
+    | App posts to trending topics to gain visibility | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Trend manipulation |
+    | Multiple city-specific alert accounts (e.g., @WeatherNYC, @WeatherLA) | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | Allowed—non-duplicative, location-specific content |
   </Tab>
   <Tab title="Replies & Mentions">
     | Scenario | Allowed? | Why |
     |----------|:--------:|-----|
-    | Bot responds to @mentions asking for help | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated request |
-    | Bot replies to anyone mentioning a keyword | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Unsolicited interaction |
-    | Bot auto-replies to users who reply to your tweet | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" />* | User engaged first—limit 1 reply per interaction |
-    | AI-powered bot generates and posts replies | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | Requires **prior approval** from X |
-    | Bot replies with "follow me for more!" to random users | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Spam, unsolicited |
-    | Thread unroller bot that responds when asked | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated utility |
-
-    <Note>*Conditional—see [Gray Areas](#gray-areas-explained) section below.</Note>
+    | App responds to @mentions asking for help | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated request |
+    | App auto-replies to anyone mentioning a keyword | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Unsolicited interaction |
+    | App auto-replies to users who reply to your post | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User engaged first—limit 1 reply. [Conditions apply](#gray-areas-explained) |
+    | AI-powered app generates and posts replies | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | Requires **prior approval** from X |
+    | App replies with "follow me for more!" to random users | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Spam, unsolicited |
+    | Utility app that unrolls threads when mentioned | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated utility |
   </Tab>
   <Tab title="Direct Messages">
     | Scenario | Allowed? | Why |
     |----------|:--------:|-----|
-    | Bot responds to DMs with helpful info | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated |
-    | Bot sends affiliate links when user DMs first | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" />* | User-initiated—must disclose affiliate relationship |
-    | Bot auto-DMs new followers with welcome message | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Unsolicited, even to followers |
-    | Bot bulk-DMs users about a product launch | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Spam |
-    | Support bot asks "How can I help?" after user DMs | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated conversation |
-
-    <Note>*Conditional—see [Gray Areas](#gray-areas-explained) section below.</Note>
+    | App responds to DMs with helpful info | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated |
+    | App sends affiliate links when user DMs first | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated—must disclose. [Conditions apply](#gray-areas-explained) |
+    | App auto-DMs new followers with welcome message | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Unsolicited, even to followers |
+    | App bulk-DMs users about a product launch | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Spam |
+    | Support integration asks "How can I help?" after user DMs | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated conversation |
   </Tab>
   <Tab title="Engagement">
     | Scenario | Allowed? | Why |
     |----------|:--------:|-----|
-    | Bot auto-likes posts containing a hashtag | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Automated likes banned |
-    | Bot auto-likes posts from a specific user | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Automated likes banned |
-    | Bot reposts content from a curated list | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" />* | OK for informational purposes, no bulk spam |
-    | Bot bulk-follows accounts to grow audience | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Manipulation |
-    | Bot follows back anyone who follows it | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Bulk/aggressive following |
-    | Bot adds users to lists in bulk | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Indiscriminate list manipulation |
-
-    <Warning>**Automated likes are banned with no exceptions.** This is one of the most common violations.</Warning>
+    | App auto-likes posts containing a hashtag | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Automated likes banned |
+    | Mobile app has "auto-like" feature for selected users | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Automated likes banned |
+    | App reposts content from a curated list | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | OK for informational purposes, no bulk spam. [Conditions apply](#gray-areas-explained) |
+    | Growth tool bulk-follows accounts to grow audience | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Manipulation |
+    | App follows back anyone who follows it | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Bulk/aggressive following |
+    | App adds users to lists in bulk | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Indiscriminate list manipulation |
+
+    <Warning>**Automated likes are banned with no exceptions.** This applies to all apps—bots, mobile apps, browser extensions, or any integration.</Warning>
   </Tab>
   <Tab title="Promotions & Commerce">
     | Scenario | Allowed? | Why |
     |----------|:--------:|-----|
-    | Bot sends product recommendations when asked | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated |
-    | Bot replies to random posts with affiliate links | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Unsolicited spam |
-    | Giveaway bot that requires follows/retweets to enter | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | Risky—can be seen as engagement manipulation |
-    | Bot selling likes/follows/retweets | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Strictly prohibited |
-    | Tip bot that sends crypto when user requests | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" />* | User-initiated—comply with financial regulations |
-
-    <Note>*Conditional—see [Gray Areas](#gray-areas-explained) section below.</Note>
+    | App sends product recommendations when asked | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated |
+    | App replies to random posts with affiliate links | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Unsolicited spam |
+    | Giveaway app that requires follows/retweets to enter | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | Risky—can be seen as engagement manipulation |
+    | Service selling likes/follows/retweets | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Strictly prohibited |
+    | Tip service that sends crypto when user requests | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated—comply with financial regulations. [Conditions apply](#gray-areas-explained) |
   </Tab>
   <Tab title="Data & Research">
     | Scenario | Allowed? | Why |