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This won't convince anyone. The truth is that Twitter thread get a ton of engagement that articles don't — even if you post them on Twitter. Leaving the platfor

• dekervin 4y ago
  The reason twitter threads work is because it forces writers to be explicit in how they articulate their demonstrations. No matter how long the thread, it's easy to follow, easy to scan beforehand. When I open a medium link, there is a high chance ( > 50%) it will be full of uninteresting filler, just to make the point look important. The only reason I would follow a link to a blog on a non technical topic, is if the author had already built a brand with me, in my brain. For example by writing good twitter threads.
  • klodolph 4y ago
    There are some people I read on both Medium and Twitter, and so I’ll see someone tweet about an article they posted on Medium. The same person that articulates themselves clearly and effectively on Twitter will sometimes post a rambling, conversational mess of Medium.
• kasajian 4y ago
  Especially when posting something on Medium means that a lot of people won't see it since Medium blocks your post if the reader has read too many Medium posts that month, asking them to login or subscribe. I basically block people who tweet Medium posts for that reason. If I can't click on something on mobile to read it right there and then, it's a waste of my time. Same with paywalls.