Twitter To Add “Fleets” Feature… “#RIP Twitter” Trends!
Twitter adds a feature that no one wants and STILL doesn’t give us the ability to edit our tweets… “#RIPTwitter!”
The only time I watch an Instagram story is if I ACCIDENTALLY hit it while I’m scrolling! Yes, the new “fleets” feature is basically just like the Instagram or Facebook story feature (YAWN)! Meanwhile, there’s NO mention of giving Twitter users the feature that we’ve all been requesting… the ability to edit a tweet!
Kayvon Beykpour, the “product lead” for Twitter, announced the new feature in a series of tweets…
We’ve been listening to this feedback and working to create new capabilities that address some of the anxieties that hold people back from talking on Twitter. Today, in Brazil only, we’re starting a test (on Android and iOS) for one of those new capabilities. It’s called Fleets. pic.twitter.com/6MLs8irb0c
— Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) March 4, 2020
Fleets are a way to share fleeting thoughts. Unlike Tweets, Fleets disappear after 24 hours and don’t get Retweets, Likes, or public replies-- people can only react to your Fleets with DMs. Instead of showing up in people’s timelines, Fleets are viewed by tapping on your avatar. pic.twitter.com/sWwsExRLcJ
— Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) March 4, 2020
I know what you're thinking: “THIS SOUNDS A LOT LIKE STORIES!”. Yes, there are many similarities with the Stories format that will feel familiar to people. There are also a few intentional differences to make the experience more focused on sharing and seeing people’s thoughts. pic.twitter.com/OaGYZpChcN
— Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) March 4, 2020
We’re hoping that Fleets can help people share the fleeting thoughts that they would have been unlikely to Tweet. This is a substantial change to Twitter, so we’re excited to learn by testing it (starting with the rollout today in Brazil) and seeing how our customers use it.
— Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) March 4, 2020
