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ABC shuts down official Twitter accounts due to 'toxic interactions' (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 14 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

I hadn't heard about it either but according to their blog post announcing it, it's https://social.bbc

Apparently they'll be running it for six months and then determining if it's worth continuing to operate.

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  • [–] 18 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    isn't it pretty hard to determine if it's worthwhile if they aren't going all-in on making it an interesting place with breaking news & accounts for certain types of news etc?

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    That’s my feeling. They’ve created 4 accounts for things people can’t really interact with. Making a sports account on Mastodon, which is honestly most populated by tech nerds? Y’all. No. You’re doing it wrong.

    Even one news account would be so much more useful.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Why do you assume someone into tech wouldn't also like sports?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Ok, going by this and your other reply to me, you’re looking for an argument, and I won’t be giving it to you.

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  • [–] -5 points 3 years ago

    Why do you even posting on forums if the thought of a conversation is that frightening to you you assume the other party is looking for a row?

    Either way, I'll leave you too it, no offence intended, enjoy your day.

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