Twitter may soon allow tweets over 140 characters

[Brink]

Since its initial rollout, Twitter has been a rather unique social network, limiting the number of characters usable in a single tweet. This feature resulted in compressed posts and as a consequence, content distributed on the platform is in a concise, and minimal form.

According to re/code, Twitter is now considering increasing the character limit in public tweets, as stated by individuals familiar with company plans. Sources have stated that interim CEO Jack Dorsey has once again revisited the possibility of an alteration after large numbers of users have contacted the company irritated by the tight restrictions currently imposed...

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[lehnerus2000]

Email?

 

[scr]

The longer the Tweet the longer people will be looking down at their iwhatevers and the longer it will take to respond while trying to drive or walk.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

The only twitter in my life comes from the birds outside.

 

[groze]

Would the character limit still apply to people that send text to & from cell phones? Wasn't this the reason for 140 limit to begin with? I think 420 would be enough but that just my opinion.

 

[FerchogtX]

Great stuff!
I'm tired of being limited with 140 characters only, that and looking to very badly written messages...

 

[Iforgot]

over 140 characters long ?
so Twitter will turn into a Babble.

 

[CluelessCompKid]

140 characters made it unique though. I wouldn't mind it going up to maybe 180 characters but anymore makes Twitter lose its charm. And I read something about a Like button? I think Retweets and Favorites make up for no Like button.

 

[Laith]

Yesssssss! Finally, i'm sick of the 140 tweet limit.