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140 characters makes twitter unique. It shouldn't be used as a platform for long form stories. Other platforms already exist for that. I don't want another face

• spriggan3 11y ago
  > 140 characters makes twitter unique. It shouldn't be used as a platform for long form stories But it is (used as such). People try to have lengthy (arguments) discussions on Twitter. It ends up badly most often because people can't express themselves properly, the discussion lacks of context then it provokes outrage then people cry they are being "harassed" publicly. The way Twitter works cheapens communication. And when communication is reduced to the lowest common denominator anything can be considered harassement or insult. 140 characters works with SMS because people who send each other SMS usually are acquaintances, so there is some context. Publishing SMS out there in the wild is often a recipe for disaster. Now take any forum like this one. People don't know each other, however, they have enough space to at least attempt to convey their thoughts in an accurate way. I admit that the fact that is it a tech centered, well moderated forum helps to create a proper environment for discussion too.