Can Twitter survive without the king of Twits?

[AmyStrange]

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What do y'all think?

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[SMC22307]

1. It survived pre-Trump, why wouldn't it survive post-Trump? (n/t)

[AmyStrange]

4. I read somewhere that Trump revived Twitter...

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probably just a rumour.
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[marylandblue]

18. Was this the article?

https://www.csmonitor.com/layout/set/amphtml/Technology/2016/1208/Can-Donald-Trump-revive-Twitter

[AmyStrange]

21. Thank you

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That could be the one.
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[soothsayer]

2. Is it just called "ter" now?

[AmyStrange]

5. How about Twitless?

[bamagal62]

3. It's a cesspool. So, yeah, it will survive.

[AmyStrange]

7. They keep sending me request to come back and join the party...

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What party? What the hell are they talking about?
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[BlueIdaho]

6. It shouldn't - but it will.

[AmyStrange]

9. They might be forced to bring him back...

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Hopefully, I'm just joking.

BAT-SHIT CRAZY never die, they just get crazier.
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[BlueIdaho]

16. No - that's not going to happen.

Trump will be dead in a couple of years. He’s not built for this much humiliation.

[AmyStrange]

19. That is so sad...

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...!!!NOT!!!
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[Flaleftist]

8. Twitter is global. Trump's 70 million cult members can fuck off and it will be fine.

[AmyStrange]

10. I hope you're right

[Flaleftist]

22. Twitter isn't going away anytime soon.

Even if all the right-wing nutjobs moved to some other platform, are the rest of us sane people going to follow? So the crazies move to some cesspool and leave the other platforms with less bullshit. Good riddance.

[AmyStrange]

24. See Post #23

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I hope you're right, especially about the crazies.
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[WA-03 Democrat]

11. No

The negative hate feedback loop and eyeballs are the core of their business. No ads for hate groups or Moscow = MySpace

[AmyStrange]

15. I hope you're wrong...

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I read somewhere that Trump revived Twitter, but I can't find the original article.
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[msongs]

12. it will still be lies, rumour, innuendo and fake news nt

[AmyStrange]

17. Twits like twitter

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I'm not referring to all the NORMAL (NON-BAT-SHIT CRAZY) people.
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[ecstatic]

13. Oh yeah. Tonight was so much fun. The memes are incredible

Some people are sooo funny.

There might be a period of withdrawal pangs from friends and foes alike, but people will get over it and will welcome the PEACE.

Twitter will be just fine. It's perfect for people who want to *quickly* get information or speak their minds without grandma chiming in.

[AmyStrange]

14. I like your analysis and...

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thanks for sharing.
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[ismnotwasm]

20. Political Twitter is just one part of it.

It will survive

[AmyStrange]

23. CSM: Can Donald Trump revive Twitter?

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I hope you're right.

Can Donald Trump revive Twitter?

Twitter has struggled in recent years to gain more users and increase advertising revenue. But some wonder if the new US president could be its financial savior.

By Zhai Yun Tan, Staff / December 8, 2016

The 2016 elections were seen by some as a boon for Twitter, a kind of political lifeline for a company that has been struggling with declining advertising revenues and slowing user growth in recent years.

On the campaign trail and as president-elect, Donald Trump has taken to Twitter frequently to express his views and sometimes, make major announcements, rather than hold a traditional press conference.

[SNIP]

https://www.csmonitor.com/layout/set/amphtml/Technology/2016/1208/Can-Donald-Trump-revive-Twitter
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[A_Woman_from_MI]

25. There is a whole 'nother part of Twitter

I know it seems inconceivable, but a lot of Twitter doesn't revolve around politics. I'm pretty sure the platform will do just fine - as it always has.

[AmyStrange]

26. See post #23...

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things weren't looking too rosy before Trump, but I still hope you're right.
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[A_Woman_from_MI]

27. Twitter is not a political platform per se

I mean, if you follow political hashtags there, that can be your complete experience. I check them out when they are trending, but if I'm in the mood for politics, something like DU is far more satisfying.

Twitter is just fun for the wonderful people I've met there, and our shared interests. I don't even know what their politics are

[AmyStrange]

28. Can't argue with any of that, and...

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thank you for sharing.
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