The Gradual Enshittification of Twitter: A Close Look at the Decline of a Social Media Giant with Answers
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The Gradual Enshittification of Twitter: A Close Look at the Decline of a Social Media Giant with Answers

ByRicky Wright

Twitter Decline: At the start of 2023, Twitter was a bustling social media platform, brimming with news, discussions, and a multitude of user interactions. Fast-forward to July, and the scene has radically changed. Timeline Event Description April 2022 Elon Musk initiates his takeover of Twitter October 2022 Musk completes the acquisition of Twitter and takes…

Do Popularity Metrics Matter on Social Media?
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Do Popularity Metrics Matter on Social Media?

ByRicky Wright

Could you remove your popularity metrics? Today I discovered a browser extension which hides those like, and retweet numbers on Facebook and Twitter. Part of the purpose of the extension is to find out what happens when we judge others on Twitter and Facebook, not by the numbers but what we encounter through experiences we have with people. The…