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JoseBalow

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12. I appreciate that effort, I wish others would do the same

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Reply #10)

Sun Sep 15, 2024, 01:37 PM

Sep 2024

I also wish we could embed TikTok videos directly here, like we can YouTube videos and tweets. I see many twitter posts that are nothing but TikTok videos, it would be nice to be able to cut out the Nazi middleman.

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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