The Value of Long Form Writing: Thoughts on Twitter's Move to Longer Tweets and the Role of Hive in Content Creation

Long form writing is far from dead, and it seems that even social media giant Twitter is acknowledging this fact. Elon Musk recently revealed that Twitter will be extending long form Tweets to 10,000 characters, which is quite a significant departure from the 280 character limit that has been in place for so long.

This move raises some interesting questions about the state of content creation, and where we're headed in the future.

One of the most interesting things about this development is that it seems to contradict the prevailing notion that people have lost interest in long form writing.

We've all heard the rumors that attention spans are shrinking, and that nobody has the patience to read anything longer than a few sentences. But if there's really demand for longer Tweets, then it's clear that people are still hungry for long form written content.

This brings me to the platform that I've been using for a while now: Hive.Hive is a blogging platform that is popularly known for focus on long form content, and as someone who enjoys good writing, Hivehas been impressive with people using the platform to write thoughtful, well-researched articles on a wide range of topics, and now it's even clearer that there's a real appetite for this kind of content.

But what about Twitter? Will the ability to post longer Tweets really be a game-changer? In my opinion, it's unlikely. For one, censorship is still a major concern on Twitter.

It's easy for a Tweet to get flagged or removed for violating the platform's terms of service, which can be frustrating for anyone who wants to express an opinion that's outside of the mainstream.

Additionally, Twitter doesn't have a robust monetization system in place, which means that creators may struggle to make a living off their content.

On the other hand, Hive has been designed with content creators in mind. It has a strong community of users who are supportive of one another, and it offers a number of monetization options that make it easier for creators to earn a living off their work.

I think that the move to longer Tweets is an interesting development, but it's unlikely to change the content creation landscape in any meaningful way. Platforms like Hive are still going to be the best places for creators who value long form writing and who want to build a community of like-minded individuals.

So what’s next for Twitter? Maybe likes as upvotes, who knows?!🤷‍♂️It’ll definitely take Twitter quite sometime to be able to serve at Hives capacity if ever.

Check out my post on how Hive is leading the way for independent content creators in the age of AI

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