But it would make it even more incomprehensible for potential and new Twitter users. Twitter already has a big problem with attracting and retaining new users.

But it would make it even more incomprehensible for potential and new Twitter users. Twitter already has a big problem with attracting and retaining new users. Creating two types of messages, short ones and long ones, only adds to the confusion. Just be like Facebook (JBLF): one text box fits all. Ditch the 140 char limit, it's 2016.