I find that Twitter functions best as a directional guide to the most interesting and relevant new stories and think pieces of the day. I have perhaps 50 websites that I would love to visit every single day, but there isn't enough time in the day to constantly check them for updates. Twitter gives me the web at a glance. I am given a short blurb about what this particular story pertains to and why I should read it. It's sleek and convenient, and with regular house cleaning (unfollowing accounts that you know you hate) it becomes a satisfyingly personal experience.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm on Twitter to find links to longer pieces. Like many others, I quickly grew tired of the novelty of 140 characters. Few have the tact to pull off the thoughtful tweet without a tirade of aggravating opinions (see: Ezra Koenig). But the best part is that you can customize your own experience so you never see shit that you don't care about. If you're disenchanted with the Twittersphere, you're either following the wrong accounts or your interests are just wearing thin.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm on Twitter to find links to longer pieces. Like many others, I quickly grew tired of the novelty of 140 characters. Few have the tact to pull off the thoughtful tweet without a tirade of aggravating opinions (see: Ezra Koenig). But the best part is that you can customize your own experience so you never see shit that you don't care about. If you're disenchanted with the Twittersphere, you're either following the wrong accounts or your interests are just wearing thin.
Which I guess means that if they go through with this, I'd be reading about it still today instead of getting new tweets.