Twitter has announced it is rolling out a new 280 character limit for users around the world.
The website launched a test phase back in September for a small percentage of users.
The company says during the test many people tweeted the full 280 limit because it was new and novel, but soon people went back to a self-imposed 140 limit.
We're expanding the character limit! We want it to be easier and faster for everyone to express themselves.
More characters. More expression. More of what's happening.https://t.co/wBpYdy1K40
— Twitter (@Twitter) November 7, 2017
Tech Expert Jess Kelly says the move is a big change for the platform:
The response from Twitter users was mostly negative.
— (((Alex))) (@DC_AMT) November 7, 2017
Bad idea. We don't want Facebook here.
— Lucia Alves (@Lilu_Alves) November 7, 2017
Even Trump gets it. What have you monsters done
— Bradley Herring (@BEHdc) November 7, 2017
Many users said the feature they really want is an edit button for tweets.
Us: How about an edit button?
Twitter : 280 characters, coming right up!— H Incandenza (@BurkeThos) November 7, 2017
EDIT BUTTON. that’s really all we ever asked for. really.
— Third Ward Trill (@ifyouuseekamy_) November 7, 2017
