Weibo Official Denies IP Location Will Be Precise to City Level: Ban on Information Spreading Account

Phoenix News Tech Report, August 15th. A blogger claimed that they can see city-level information on Weibo user homepages, sparking speculation about changes in IP location display. In response to this, the official account of Weibo Community Observer @Sword Hero posted a statement: "The location shown in the picture is an introduction section and not intended to show IP location. The identification mark for IP location is also different." As it violates community norms, your account has been banned.

In 2022, the display of IP location on various platforms aimed to reduce impersonation of domestic and international hot topics, malicious rumors, and traffic-seeking behavior. This is intended to ensure the authenticity and transparency of communication content and has no relation to personal privacy or any plans to pinpoint locations at the city level.