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The end of twitter.

(36 Posts)
MerylStreep Fri 04-Nov-22 13:46:31

Will anyone miss twitter when Elon Musk achieves his objective to destroy it?

Septimia Fri 04-Nov-22 13:51:47

No. Never used it. Social media is a modern-day curse (apart from Gransnet, of course wink).

GrannyGravy13 Fri 04-Nov-22 13:55:30

I will miss it, I scroll through most mornings.

I have learnt things, I have read books that have been recommended by book bloggers, been to restaurants that I have read about along with keeping up with what’s going on in the world that MSM ignores,

GagaJo Fri 04-Nov-22 13:55:32

I look at it occasionally. Often, just for work. Have an account I never use. I don't like the format.

MerylStreep Fri 04-Nov-22 13:56:05

Septimia
That’s how Elon Musk feels.

nanaK54 Fri 04-Nov-22 13:57:06

Yes I would really miss Twitter if it bites the dust

MissAdventure Fri 04-Nov-22 13:58:56

Oh, I was thinking I might join it.

Missed the bus there, then.

Kim19 Fri 04-Nov-22 14:00:43

Nope, not for a minute.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 04-Nov-22 14:07:58

GrannyGravy13

I will miss it, I scroll through most mornings.

I have learnt things, I have read books that have been recommended by book bloggers, been to restaurants that I have read about along with keeping up with what’s going on in the world that MSM ignores,

Me too.

Blondiescot Fri 04-Nov-22 14:16:05

I'd miss it. I find it's a useful source of up-to-the minute news on various things.

MaizieD Fri 04-Nov-22 14:28:31

Whitewavemark2

GrannyGravy13

I will miss it, I scroll through most mornings.

I have learnt things, I have read books that have been recommended by book bloggers, been to restaurants that I have read about along with keeping up with what’s going on in the world that MSM ignores,

Me too.

And me. Twitter can be an absolute mine of information and quirky items. I'd miss it a lot.

I think other platforms are available.

Ilovecheese Fri 04-Nov-22 14:28:57

Politicians seem to use it to break any news so yes, I think it would be missed, but a new platform will take its place quickly.

growstuff Fri 04-Nov-22 16:24:19

GrannyGravy13

I will miss it, I scroll through most mornings.

I have learnt things, I have read books that have been recommended by book bloggers, been to restaurants that I have read about along with keeping up with what’s going on in the world that MSM ignores,

I feel the same. I use Twitter for the same reasons. It's a way of communicating with people and finding out about events in a way which wouldn't otherwise be possible.

Chestnut Fri 04-Nov-22 16:30:55

Is he going to destroy it? I thought he was going to try and improve it, or is that the same thing?

Prentice Fri 04-Nov-22 16:32:01

No, have never even looked at it.

MiniMoon Fri 04-Nov-22 16:32:43

It won't have any effect on me. I have never used it.

Keeleklogger Fri 04-Nov-22 16:41:21

Twitter is the cesspit of the earth

GrannyGravy13 Fri 04-Nov-22 16:47:37

You are following the wrong accounts

Keeleklogger Fri 04-Nov-22 16:53:58

GrannyGravy13

You are following the wrong accounts

You don’t only see posts that you follow. You others that twitter decide for you

We make recommendations to make it easier and faster to find content that contributes to the conversation in a meaningful way, such as content that is relevant, credible, and safe. This means you will sometimes see Tweets from accounts you don't follow.

Blossoming Fri 04-Nov-22 16:54:02

Yes, I’d miss it. I’m in a few local interest groups, I follow some charity pages and it’s great for up to date traffic news.

growstuff Fri 04-Nov-22 17:03:05

Keeleklogger

GrannyGravy13

You are following the wrong accounts

You don’t only see posts that you follow. You others that twitter decide for you

We make recommendations to make it easier and faster to find content that contributes to the conversation in a meaningful way, such as content that is relevant, credible, and safe. This means you will sometimes see Tweets from accounts you don't follow.

It's easy to block anything you don't want to see.

Chestnut Fri 04-Nov-22 17:22:10

MerylStreep

Will anyone miss twitter when Elon Musk achieves his objective to destroy it?

I don't understand this question. What makes you think he wants to destroy it? I thought he wanted to improve it, not destroy it.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 04-Nov-22 17:38:30

Yes growstuff the block facility is a bonus along with being able to lock your account to limit access.

kircubbin2000 Fri 04-Nov-22 17:47:52

He seems to be making a mess of it, almost as if he doesn't understand it.

BlueBelle Fri 04-Nov-22 17:56:22

I signed up for it years ago but never “got it” and didn’t really have a clue how it worked so never did get to use it and so won’t miss what I never used