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Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by splatcollision »

bastard_op wrote: post #110

So can people please quit posting twitter feeds finally? Some of us still have never used or signed up with twitter, or feel the need to, and really don't want to. Bad enough they removed non-javascript access, since they are permablocked through noscript here, I simply close postings on HN that link there and curse them for bothering. Asking for a login atop that is just a 4x non-starter for "news" links. Yes, some…

It would be great if the community here just started downvoting stories that are twitter links. If it's not worth a blog post somewhere, why should we care?

Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by riffic »

drewg123 wrote: post #194
city41 wrote: post #126

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The POTUS relying on a commercial entity to communicate with the public seems like a more fundamental horrible practice.

When has it been any different? Before twitter, it was TV and radio. Before RV and radio, it was newspapers. All of these are commercial entities (with a few non-profit exceptions).

television and radio were at least publicly available and based on published/known standards. you didn't need to ask anyone permission to receive signals.

Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by jjulius »

batman-farts wrote: post #220

The beginning of the end. Somewhat perverse that it seems like the fall of Kabul was the motivation for this change.

First I've heard of that being mentioned as the catalyst, and - forgive my ignorance - I can't imagine why the fall of Kabul would prompt this decision. Care to elaborate as to why, and/or provide a source?

Aside: lol @ your SN

Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by swader999 »

throw6746 wrote: post #182
CydeWeys wrote: post #152

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They've already rejected doing nothing, as it doesn't work. I want Tesla to give me a free car too, but it ain't happening. At some point a company makes decisions you aren't gonna agree with and your only recourse is to not use them. If that means you can't read Twitter, then that's the price you pay. You aren't "owed" a free Twitter account solely on your own personal terms.

> You aren't "owed" a free Twitter account solely on your own personal terms. It's funny that all those companies are trying to get so big and so central to our lives, to the point many news (including from police precincts or first responders) are only posted on twitter or fb, yet when you point out they shouldn't ask you a phone number to access them it's "they owe you nothing".

If they have a monopoly on the public square, arguments could be made...

Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by Jcowell »

throw149102 wrote: post #128

Honestly, this seems like a plus for humanity. I don't think Twitter has really improved the world in any significant way, and maybe made it worse. Anything that prevents the twitter universe from seeping into mine is a good change.

On the other hand I think Twitter and these platforms are a net gain for Human connectivity and sharing of knowledge and expansion of interest. There are many things, including humor, events , people, technology, that I would have never discovered without the existence of many of these platforms. I’m someone who pushes for greater globalization and I believe the transfer of culture that Twitter provides is a good effort towards that.

I think a lot of the complaints towards Twitter is due to people not using the on-site tools to cater the site towards what they want. I find Twitter the most approachable platform in allowing the user to curate the content they want to see via blocking and muting alone. Out of all the Social Media platforms, if there’s something I really don’t want to see while still wanting to use the platform , Twitter is the best. All without having to make a single tweet in 2-3 years.

Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by tomc1985 »

eurasiantiger wrote: post #218
sneak wrote: post #196

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's worse: Twitter staff sold private user PII to the Saudi government (the one that assassinates journalists): https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/alexkantrowitz/how-saud...

Remind me again, why did we leave IRC?

Because corporate interests have brainwashed us into thinking that IRC isn't good enough any more

Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by dustymcp »

ballenf wrote: post #173
CydeWeys wrote: post #152

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They've already rejected doing nothing, as it doesn't work. I want Tesla to give me a free car too, but it ain't happening. At some point a company makes decisions you aren't gonna agree with and your only recourse is to not use them. If that means you can't read Twitter, then that's the price you pay. You aren't "owed" a free Twitter account solely on your own personal terms.

No one's asking for a free car. They're asking for a stop to major companies lying to the public. To stop harvesting people's data under false pretenses. I think citizens can and should demand those things from companies that choose to incorporate in their country. That avail themselves of the legal systems and protections. That take advantage of the workforce present. Companies are free to choose where they operate…

Yet customers love free stuff, aslong as they can send cat pictures they dont care.

Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by zamadatix »

hughrr wrote: post #71
AlwaysRock wrote: post #4

When Reddit started doing this it effectively broke my redditing habit. I know these things are annoying but for anyone who is trying to use social media less... Twitter, Reddit, and Instagram are almost unusable without their apps. They are basically useless if you dont sign in on the browser on your phone. It's great if you want to get off them.

Yes this. Life is getting progressively better now Twitter, Reddit and Apple pissed me off. I’ve got more time, money and a healthier outlook on life. Now if only I could shake HN.

The noprocrast option in the user settings can help. You can set minaway to a much longer time to avoid checking in constantly.

Re: Twitter starts to require login to view tweets

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Post by nichch »

sbagel wrote: post #197
wildpeaks wrote: post #64

On top of it, it's not just a matter of creating an account because they get blocked within two minutes until you also give them your phone number, despite the registration pretends it's not required (because once you signed up, it's easier to trick people into giving up yet more information than asking for it upfront).

unless they've changed their policy on this you can email support and say you don't have a phone number and they'll re-active your account, has worked for me in the past.

I can confirm this as recently as June 2021
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