Twitter Rolls Out 280 Character Limit

Twitter Rolls Out 280 Character Limit

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Business

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The video discusses Twitter's rollout of a 280 character limit for tweets, which has sparked controversy and mixed reactions. While some users are skeptical, others see it as a step towards innovation. The rollout excludes Japanese, Korean, and Chinese due to their higher information density per character. The video also touches on the competitive landscape of social media, highlighting the dominance of Facebook and the challenges faced by other platforms like Twitter and Snapchat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general reaction to Twitter's 280-character tweet rollout?

Indifferent

Mostly positive

Mixed reactions

Mostly negative

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which languages were excluded from Twitter's 280-character feature rollout?

Spanish, French, and German

Japanese, Korean, and Chinese

Russian, Arabic, and Hindi

Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Twitter exclude certain Asian languages from the 280-character feature?

They have fewer users in those regions

Those languages can convey more information per character

Technical limitations

Cultural differences

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges for social media platforms like Twitter and Snapchat?

User privacy concerns

High operational costs

Dominance of Facebook

Lack of innovation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common criticism of Twitter's product development?

Lack of an edit button

Overly complex interface

Too many features

Too many advertisements