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Dennis Donovan

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10. I transcribe every imported tweet, break out the links...

Reply to JoseBalow (Reply #9)

Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:24 PM

Sep 2024

I do everything I can to bring what useful content is still on Twitter to DU and make it so the DUer doesn't have to go to "X" to get that useful content.

Block away! The worthwhile stuff is still making it thru without rewarding Elmo.

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Why I still post Tweets [View all] Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 OP

I'm fine with X. Lots of good stuff on there. If I run into trumpster BS, I respond accordingly. Now, if they prevent Silent Type Sep 2024 #1

I also like using twitter (I will not call it x) LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #2

I screenshot when I "go there" (shudder) and link the shot from a hosting site. usonian Sep 2024 #3

I do that if there's a worthwhile comment, but the tweet itself cannot be consumed w/o having to go to "X" Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #11

I'd rather be informed & get directed to Twitter now & then, than miss something important or humorous. -nt CrispyQ Sep 2024 #4

That's why I still post the original tweet (and not a screenshot) Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #6

Thank you for taking such care to ensure high-quality posts. n/t Mister Ed Sep 2024 #5

Biden ended his candidacy with a tweet BeyondGeography Sep 2024 #7

Twitter's useful. Lots of Democrats use it, including our top elected officials. highplainsdem Sep 2024 #8

This is what tweet posts look like to me JoseBalow Sep 2024 #9

I transcribe every imported tweet, break out the links... Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #10

I appreciate that effort, I wish others would do the same JoseBalow Sep 2024 #12

I for one love that you post Tweets. Cha Sep 2024 #13

There's a very few folks I like having do my Twittering for me. Hugin Sep 2024 #14

Thanks, my friend! Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #15

What I see is relevant and timely. Hugin Sep 2024 #16