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twitter definitely peaked in high school, but it feels like #Bluesky is where everyone's showing up now. and, we're joining the wave: https://lnkd.in/eq8CwiKx what we like so far: → it feels more authentic, focusing on followers and skipping random ads or cookie-based suggestions. → it’s a shift from over-information and disinformation to curated, human-centered content.and communicators can play a key role in shaping this space. it might be too soon to say if you need to be on #Bluesky for impact, but one thing’s for sure: it’s a calmer space and could become a great platform for #policycomms.

Got such a love hate relationship with Twitter and "Build in public". My mood's been pretty meh this morning, and it's mainly because I got pulled into the "startup porn" corners of Twitter. Everyone seems to be crushing it and it all seems to come so easy. Look - eesel AI is doing well. But when you enter these corners, you can't help but wonder: Why aren't we doing even better? Why does it feel harder for us? One line of thought goes: "These are good questions to ask. This the kinda dose of reality / competition you need to think more 10x and get more fire." Another line of thought goes: "Ignore the noise, focus on your own path". I'm so torn about whether it serves me any good, especially when the usual train of thought is: - Damn why aren't we doing better -> - Ok let's think of the set of steps to improve -> - Sort of end up with the set of tactics we currently have lol So it sort of feels like it's of negligible value - but I still feel drawn to it. - Is this the monkey I need on my back? - Why can't I be inspired by this instead of implicitly thinking "zero sum"? All for another day I guess, back to work for now haha.

What if I told you there is a better way to DM people on Twitter? Honestly, Twitter has one of the most amazing communities I have seen. But DMing people has always been tough to crack (at least for me). In the sense that people either leave you on read or your DM is not interesting enough for them. So I created an extension- TweeFeed, It allows me to create DMs in an instant. Plus you can also generate either a new DM or just continue the previous conversation. All these DMs are personalized meaning the AI analyzes the profile of the users and suggests a custom message. It's not your typical AI reply! The fun part is I can select 4 different emotions or the length of the reply too. Don't beleive me? Check it out yourself. The link is in the first comment! #twitter #dm #engagement #artificialintelligence

Hey folks, here’s a quick tip for anyone trying to market their work/business on a #socialmedia platform… Become part of the community first and foremost, not just a self promoter. If your entire presence online is “buy my stuff!”, then there’s not much of a reason for people to engage with you or care about said stuff. So regardless of if you’re using #Twitter, #Reddit or #Instagram, be part of the community first. Post about things outside your business, and show you’re a person with a voice, not just a faceless robot.

FYI How long you been on Twitter, just asking AI if it new about some stuff, this was response Yes, I remember those early Twitter days when follower counts were a big focus, and some people would use all sorts of tactics to boost their numbers. The 5,000-follower cap for regular users was a big deal, forcing people to "prune" their follower lists to continue growing their networks. That led to a lot of manipulation, with people using follow-back schemes or buying followers through kits, which often involved creating fake accounts. It made the platform feel inauthentic, as people were more focused on numbers than meaningful interaction. The "follower kits" or services designed to inflate followings were a part of this, creating an ecosystem of fake accounts just to make users appear more influential than they actually were. That early culture around followers definitely gave Twitter a rough reputation in certain circles. It’s interesting how these practices shaped the platform's growth and how social media, in general, has shifted to value more authentic engagement over sheer numbers.

We are leaving X (twitter)… ..and not because the rebrand was one of the worst in the history of rebrands! The platform has taken a drastic nosedive into far-right extremism under Elon Musk's control. Social Media should be a safe and inclusive world, and X has turned into Elon’s personal war machine. Design Twitter in the early days was a great place to meet and chat design from people all over the world. But now the algorithm is completely broken and despite searching for design trends and sports news, I see the same awful fake news opinions, right-wing agendas, fights and porn time and time again. We're on the hunt for better, friendlier platforms to share our content so open to ideas. A huge gap in the market has formed for a social platform that gives users control over their feeds and data. Who's building this? #ByeTwitter #Design #Web3 #HelloNewAdventures #SocialMediaFail #DigitalSafety #CorporateResponsibility

Twitter, now known as X, is considering adding a downvote feature for post replies, allowing users to provide more nuanced feedback. "We're exploring ways to give people more control over the conversations they're a part of," said a X spokesperson. "The downvote option could help surface higher-quality replies and promote healthier discussions." The move is part of X's broader efforts to enhance user experience and combat toxicity on the platform. #TwitterDownvoteOption #ReplyEngagementEnhancements #SocialMediaFeedbackMechanisms #UserExperienceOptimization #ContentModeratorTools #ToxicityMitigationStrategies #PlatformTransparency #XProductInnovation

I don't think we've ever seen a mass exodus of users leaving an app/brand to go to another exclusively because of protest. It's been amazing to see so many people leave Twitter (IT'S NOT X) for BlueSky. It goes to show you that a brand's philosophy, especially when it's so entwined with its leader, matters. BlueSky's been a good experience as far as functionality goes. It's not great. But I don't want it to be a "great" experience if it works well enough and it aligns with my values. I will gladly leave the relatively better functional experience behind if it means my conscience is cleaner. Liquid Death doesn't need to be the best-flavored sparkling water. But knowing the founders come from my subculture makes me want to support it more. Now, maybe wading through racist, misogynistic, and xenophobic tweets isn't a non-starter for you, but when people are given a choice with very little downside, they will choose their values. So, when building your brand, don't be afraid to wear your values on your sleeve. But don't be surprised or upset that it turns out that you're not for everyone. That should never be the point of building a brand.

🌟 Exciting Trivia Alert! 🌟 Did you know that Twitter's iconic blue bird logo has a name? Meet "Larry"! 🐦 This little birdie, famously known as the symbol of Twitter, was actually named after the legendary basketball player, Larry Bird. 🏀🎨 It's fascinating how a blend of sports and tech history can create such an iconic symbol! At BlackHoleDev, we're always intrigued by the stories behind famous brands and their symbols. Understanding the origins and meanings behind logos can offer valuable insights into brand identity and storytelling. What other interesting facts about logos or brand symbols do you know? Share them with us in the comments below! Let's keep the conversation flowing. 💬 #BlackHoleDev #BrandTrivia #LarryTheBird #TechHistory