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I modified Firefox's memory allocator to improve responsiveness on macOS

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Re: I modified Firefox's memory allocator to improve responsiveness on macOS

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As informative as this is, what is with the tendency to use Twitter where a blog posting would be more appropriate? Reading this with the character limit break cadence and understanding.

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Re: I modified Firefox's memory allocator to improve responsiveness on macOS

#6

As informative as this is, what is with the tendency to use Twitter where a blog posting would be more appropriate? Reading this with the character limit break cadence and understanding.

Guessing the idea is to expand viewership of the content. Easier for people to share content and stumble upon it when it’s hosted on Twitter versus a blog.

Re: I modified Firefox's memory allocator to improve responsiveness on macOS

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As informative as this is, what is with the tendency to use Twitter where a blog posting would be more appropriate? Reading this with the character limit break cadence and understanding.

1. Because the Author doesn't have blog

2. Setting up a blog is hard, so much hassle along with maintenance.

3. Writing it on Twitter, especially when you are already on Twitter, has the lowest friction.