If there’s one Twitter feature that users have been waiting for, it’s definitely editable tweets.
The platform recently announced that it has begun publicly testing the long-awaited feature. And we’re not going to lie, it’s a feature that’s been in the works for a while now. Remember, the first time we heard speculation about the feature was back in 2018.
But only in 2022 the platform confirmed that this functionality was undeveloped. And today, it’s our lucky day because the firm has also shared some more detailed information about its edit button.
Speaking to TechCrunch, the app mentioned how there will be some limits on the number of times a user can edit. For example, each user will only be allowed to edit their words five times and no more than that. Wow, just the thought of that limitation might put some people off.
But wait, there’s more. Users will only be given a 30-minute time limit during which an edit can be made to their original tweet. So if you go over that time limit, well, better luck next time. Twitter has made it very clear recently how it is adding restrictions on such edits to prevent users from taking advantage of the functionality.
Twitter says it’s trying to avoid or prevent its users from abusing the feature and that’s why this was the only way out. He also boldly stated that if such restrictions were not in place, it would end up allowing people to commit malicious acts with ease.
Imagine a threat actor editing some form of a popular tweet in order to help spread false information on the platform. Also, it could very easily carry out cryptocurrency scams as well. Twitter adds that it is very possible that editable tweets can also be taken for granted and misused, but still, the probability is less than the original ones.
The company found it had to weigh the benefits and risks to move forward with the decision. And in this case, they hope the benefits outweigh the risks attached.
As previously mentioned by the firm, the feature will initially be available exclusively to Twitter Blue members only. Also, a new piece of news that was released today is how the company is not going for a comprehensive launch. The launch would be one at a time, so first in line are New Zealand and Australia, followed by Canada and the US.
H/T: TC.
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