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TechCrunch staff on what we lose if we lose Twitter

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Summary

The article discusses what TechCrunch staff would miss if Twitter were to shut down. They note the importance of the platform for connecting people, sharing information, and spreading memes, particularly within the black community. They also express hope that something would eventually replace Twitter if it were to go away.

Q&As

How would journalists be affected if Twitter shut down?
Journalists would be affected if Twitter shut down because they would lose a driver of traffic.

What are the positive and negative aspects of Twitter?
The positive aspects of Twitter are that it gives people a place to share their passions, their random thoughts, and their news. The negative aspects of Twitter are that it is easy to spread misinformation and hate speech.

What would people miss most if Twitter ceased to exist?
People would miss most the ability to connect with others and the ability to share their thoughts and news in real time.

How would the loss of Twitter impact Black Twitter specifically?
The loss of Twitter would impact Black Twitter specifically because it is a place where Black people can connect with each other and share their experiences.

What would a world without Twitter be like?
A world without Twitter would be a world where people would have to find other ways to connect with each other and share their thoughts and news.

AI Comments

👍 Black Twitter is a powerful force for good, and I'm glad Dominic-Madori Davis recognizes that. It's a shame that Twitter may not be around much longer, but hopefully the community will find a new home.

👎 Twitter is a cesspool of negativity and I'm glad it may be going away. I won't miss the hate speech, the bullying, or the constant stream of bad news.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about what we would miss if Twitter shut down.

Friend: Oh, that's interesting. I would definitely miss Twitter. I use it to keep up with the news and what's going on in the world.

Me: Yeah, I would miss it too. I use it to connect with friends and family, and to follow my favorite brands and celebrities.

Action items

Follow Black Twitter accounts to learn more about the community and its impact.
Use Twitter to connect with people who share your passions and interests.
Keep up with current events by following news accounts on Twitter.

Technical terms

Twitter: a social networking and microblogging service that allows users to send and read "tweets", which are text messages limited to 280 characters.
Elon Musk: the founder, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX, co-founder of Tesla Motors, and chairman of SolarCity. He is also the founder of The Boring Company, a tunnel construction company.
Layoffs: the temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of workers.
Mass resignation: the act of resigning from a job en masse, typically in protest or due to dissatisfaction.
TechCrunch: a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news.
Slack: a cloud-based set of proprietary team collaboration tools and services.
Kermit: a Muppet character created and originally performed by Jim Henson.
Clubhouse: an audio-only social networking app launched in April 2020.
Black Twitter: a term used to describe a group of African-American Twitter users who share common interests and experiences.
Kira J: an author and speaker who has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post.
Philip Lewis: the managing editor of HuffPost.
Roc Nation Brunch: an annual event hosted by Roc Nation, a music, sports, and entertainment company founded by Jay-Z.