Update likes policy: require user initiation instead of blanket ban

Author: tcaldwell-x

developer-guidelines.mdx

@@ -96,14 +96,16 @@ Real-world examples to help you understand what's permitted. **These rules apply
   <Tab title="Engagement">
     | Scenario | Allowed? | Why |
     |----------|:--------:|-----|
-    | 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 |
+    | Third-party app lets user tap a like button on a post | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | User-initiated through the app |
+    | App auto-likes posts containing a hashtag | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Automated, not user-initiated |
+    | Mobile app has "auto-like" feature for selected users | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Automated, not user-initiated |
+    | Service sells likes or offers "bulk like" packages | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | Selling engagement is prohibited |
     | 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>
+    <Warning>**Likes must be directly initiated by the authenticated user.** Automated, bulk, or indiscriminate liking — including auto-liking by keyword, hashtag, user, or schedule — is prohibited. Apps may not offer "auto-like" features or sell likes as a service. This applies to all apps—bots, mobile apps, browser extensions, or any integration.</Warning>
   </Tab>
   <Tab title="Promotions & Commerce">
     | Scenario | Allowed? | Why |
@@ -192,7 +194,7 @@ All automated accounts using the X API must meet these requirements:
 | **Post tweets** | <Icon icon="circle-check" color="#22c55e" /> | No unsolicited @mentions. No identical cross-posting. |
 | **Reply to users** | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | Only if user engaged first. Max **1 reply per interaction**. |
 | **Send DMs** | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | Only after user DMs you first. Easy opt-out required. |
-| **Like posts** | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | **Automated likes are banned.** No exceptions. |
+| **Like posts** | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | Must be directly user-initiated. Auto-liking, bulk liking, and selling likes are prohibited. |
 | **Repost** | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | OK for informational/entertainment. No bulk spam. |
 | **Quote tweet** | <Icon icon="triangle-exclamation" color="#f59e0b" /> | Same rules as repost—no spam or manipulation. |
 | **Follow/Unfollow** | <Icon icon="circle-xmark" color="#ef4444" /> | No bulk, aggressive, or automated following. |
@@ -444,7 +446,7 @@ Your obligations as a developer:
     - Send unsolicited DMs, replies, or @mentions
     - Ignore "stop" requests
     - Post identical content across accounts
-    - Use automated likes (banned entirely)
+    - Auto-like, bulk-like, or sell likes (likes must be user-initiated)
 
     **For All Apps:**
     - Scrape or use browser automation