Breaking: Twitter LIVE

[iMore.com]

Reports of a mass exodus and the imminent demise of Twitter are rampant... Full story from the iMore Blog...

 

[EdwinG]

It's really sad what's going on at Twitter. I personally am trying to safe the lists of people I'm following so that I can find them on other social networks. It seems Instagram and Mastodon are popular alternatives in my circle.

 

[Annie_M]

I looked at Mastadon, and it seems cumbersome... more like Reddit and Discord, but it's definitely a start. I keep hoping that Twitter survives, but I'm really beginning to wonder.

 

[EdwinG]

I looked at Mastadon, and it seems cumbersome... more like Reddit and Discord, but it's definitely a start. I keep hoping that Twitter survives, but I'm really beginning to wonder.

Mastodon is a little bit different from Twitter, but it's not terribly difficult. The most difficult thing is to create an account and following people (you need the full name, like @username@servername). Once you have those things nailed down, we're in a similar situation to Twitter

I don't think it will ever fully replace Twitter, but at least it will give it a run for Musk's money.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I’m not interested in signing up for a social network, but I am interested in seeing what service could possibly replace Twitter’s news/breaking news coverage. It was second to none when I had a Twitter account.

 

[EdwinG]

Mastodon is a little bit different from Twitter, but it's not terribly difficult. The most difficult thing is to create an account and following people (you need the full name, like @username@servername). Once you have those things nailed down, we're in a similar situation to Twitter

I don't think it will ever fully replace Twitter, but at least it will give it a run for Musk's money.

Someone wrote a little tips site for those wanting to get into Mastodon: https://fedi.tips/

 

[FFR]

Did I miss something .

Twitter still works.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Did I miss something .

Twitter still works.

I don't see the mass exodus! I did see where Elvira said she was leaving. But hasn't. LOL

 

[FFR]

I don't see the mass exodus! I did see where Elvira said she was leaving. But hasn't. LOL

Lots of Twitter users claimed they were leaving, but apparently twitter users and engagement is at an all time high.

 

[EdwinG]

I don't see the mass exodus! I did see where Elvira said she was leaving. But hasn't. LOL

The only mass exodus that I have heard about is from the staff.

The numbers are unclear at this point. From what I heard, Twitter has 12% of the staffing it used to have around 2022-10-01 (938 out of the original estimates of 7500). 50% layoffs in the first wave, plus firings for criticizing the CEO, and finally 75% let go yesteday.
The payroll and tax departments have allegedly left in full yesterday at 17:00 EST. Many engineering departments have done so as well.

 

[Just_Me_D]

The only mass exodus that I have heard about is from the staff….

Exactly this.

 

[Lee_Bo]

I still have it and use it for photography. I don’t care to be verified and I definitely won’t pay for it.

 

[Ledsteplin]

The only mass exodus that I have heard about is from the staff.

The numbers are unclear at this point. From what I heard, Twitter has 12% of the staffing it used to have around 2022-10-01 (938 out of the original estimates of 7500). 50% layoffs in the first wave, plus firings for criticizing the CEO, and finally 75% let go yesteday.
The payroll and tax departments have allegedly left in full yesterday at 17:00 EST. Many engineering departments have done so as well.

That's what I figured. And I expected that.

 

[pr1nce]

I don’t participate in any social media.