Twitter’s newest “change” is apparently moving to 280 characters in the future, and once again, no one really seems pleased with this potential new move.
We can all admit in some form or fashion that we all generally enjoy Twitter. The social media platform is one of the most prevalent out there, and it really does tend to do its job as it pertains to keeping all of us up to second with all the happenings in the world.
However, Twitter is not perfect, much like most all other things in life. You see, it seems most of the time that whenever the company announces some sort of change, it’s met with about the mildest reaction you could imagine. They try their hardest to make every change seem significant and progressive, but in reality, it tends to end up being something the users never really asked for in the first place when it comes to a new feature.
Well, here, meet the newest change the company wants to gravitate toward. If you’re one of the few out there who would like to express their thoughts on Twitter in more than 140 characters, then you’ll be quite pleased with this potential news. The company announced on Tuesday that they’re testing out a 280-character limit, pushing you closer and closer to writing that Twitter novel you’ve always dreamed of.
Can’t fit your Tweet into 140 characters? 🤔
— X (@X) September 26, 2017
We’re trying something new with a small group, and increasing the character limit to 280! Excited about the possibilities? Read our blog to find out how it all adds up. 👇https://t.co/C6hjsB9nbL
Here’s a visual of what our Twitter world could look like in the future.
This is a small change, but a big move for us. 140 was an arbitrary choice based on the 160 character SMS limit. Proud of how thoughtful the team has been in solving a real problem people have when trying to tweet. And at the same time maintaining our brevity, speed, and essence! https://t.co/TuHj51MsTu
— jack (@jack) September 26, 2017
Now I’m in no way saying there aren’t people out there who have been clamoring for an increase in characters, it’s just that having to work on Twitter for hours every day pretty much, I’ve come across few who have shared that sentiment.
You know what people do want, though, that once again they’re not getting. Yep, you guessed it … people just want to edit their dang tweets!
https://twitter.com/_mauricejay/status/912792105520652289
Everyone I know: We want the ability to edit our tweets.
— Shayera (@shayera) September 26, 2017
Twitter: Look! More characters! https://t.co/zlI1DisbJF
Ok fine cool BUT CAN I EDIT OUT GRAMMATICAL ERRORS YET #thehilliwilldieon https://t.co/fr3CakwMpO
— Melissa Boles (@melloftheball) September 26, 2017
So we can increase the character limit... but still can’t edit a tweet??! https://t.co/NxKNBh1O3c
— Ethan (@ethan_th18) September 26, 2017
Yes, even yours truly has long been a member of the “LET ME EDIT MY TWEETS!” grouping.
Call me when you can edit tweets https://t.co/fYZXNmgDoK
— Jack Crosby (@JCrosbyCBS) September 26, 2017
Maybe one day, but for now, the latest change has everyone acting as if they’re preparing to read War and Peace on Twitter on a daily basis.