8 Twitter improvements that could actually help out
Twitter recently rolled out their latest update that finally made @ replies even more confusing. Now, usernames no longer count towards the 140 character limit. It's an update that nobody really asked for and that nobody seems to be happy with, especially when considering the uptick of abuse that has plagued the platform as of late.
Though every update Twitter rolls out is apparently in the interest of helping new users, the site seems to be more confusing and convoluted than ever before. (Also, the default picture isn't an egg anymore, for some reason.)
So we did some thinking and came up with eight simple things Twitter can do to actually make its platform a little better.
1. The tweet box gives you a fair warning.
Credit: MASHABLE COMPOSITE, AMBAR DEL MORAL2. Anybody who wants to hurl abuse at another user must provide some more information.
Credit: MASHABLE COMPOSITE, AMBAR DEL MORAL3. Automatically filters out any Hitler praise.
Credit: MASHABLE COMPOSITE, AMBAR DEL MORAL4. New feature that explains why everyone is mad at this journalist you've never heard of.
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