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  • Twitter Kills Fleets, Disappearing Tweets

    Twitter Kills Fleets, Disappearing Tweets

    Twitter has announced it is shutting down Fleets, the company’s disappearing tweets feature.

    Twitter rolled out Fleets late last year in an effort to encourage conversation. The idea was to create a way for people to share their thoughts or feelings without the commitment of a permanent post.

    Unfortunately, it appears Fleets were better as an idea than a reality, and adoption has not matched Twitter’s expectations.

    We built Fleets as a lower-pressure, ephemeral way for people to share their fleeting thoughts. We hoped Fleets would help more people feel comfortable joining the conversation on Twitter. But, in the time since we introduced Fleets to everyone, we haven’t seen an increase in the number of new people joining the conversation with Fleets like we hoped. Because of this, on August 3, Fleets will no longer be available on Twitter.

    The company says it will apply what it’s learned with Fleets in an effort to improve the overall Twitter experience.

  • Not So Fleeting—Twitter’s Fleets Not Disappearing

    Not So Fleeting—Twitter’s Fleets Not Disappearing

    A bug appears to be preventing Twitter’s new Fleets from disappearing after 24 hours as they’re supposed to.

    Twitter introduced Fleets on Tuesday, as a way for users to send tweets that disappear after 24 hours. The goal was to lower the barrier-to-entry, making it easier for individuals to start conversations and share their thoughts without the pressure of it being permanent

    Unfortunately, it appears a bug is preventing Fleets from disappearing as they’re supposed to. The bug allows anyone to download a person’s Fleets, without them being notified.

    TechCrunch reached out to Twitter for comment and was told the company is aware of the problem and is working on a fix. In the meantime, anyone counting on Fleets disappearing may want to hold off before using the new feature.

  • Twitter Launches Fleets, Disappearing Tweets

    Twitter Launches Fleets, Disappearing Tweets

    Twitter has officially rolled out its new disappearing tweets, called Fleets, to all users.

    Twitter has been trying new features and abilities in an effort to compete with newer social media platforms and remain competitive. Although one of the most popular platforms, some believe it has been eclipsed by competitors, in terms of growth and innovation.

    The latest new feature, Fleets, is designed to help users share momentary thoughts. According to Twitter’s testing, Fleets are especially good at helping new users feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts, an important factor in continual growth.

    Twitter’s Joshua Harris and Sam Haveson made the announcement:

    You can Fleet text, reactions to Tweets, photos or videos and customize your Fleets with various background and text options. To share a Tweet in a Fleet tap the “Share” icon at the bottom of the Tweet and then tap, “Share in Fleet.” Then, add what you think about it with some text or emojis. Soon, stickers and live broadcasting will be available in Fleets.

    Your followers can see your Fleets at the top of their home timeline. Anyone who can see your full profile can see your Fleets there too. If you have open Direct Messages, anyone can reply to your Fleets. If you want to reply to a Fleet, tap on it to send a Direct Message or emoji to the author, and continue the conversation in your Direct Messages….Fleets will be updated over time with new features, based on your feedback.

    Fleets should help Twitter compete with other social media services in its efforts to maintain relevancy.

  • Twitter Testing ‘Fleets’: Disappearing Tweets

    Twitter Testing ‘Fleets’: Disappearing Tweets

    In an effort to better compete with Instagram and Snapchat, Twitter is testing a new feature called “Fleets.”

    Twitter has been working to compete with newer social media platforms that have eclipsed it, in terms of monetizable users. Twitter has also received its fair share of negative press in the last couple of years, with many critics saying the company doesn’t do enough to stop trolls and online harassment. The company has been experimenting with a number of features designed to help users retake control of the conversation and give them the tools to fight trolls.

    Starting Wednesday, Twitter is testing Fleets, tweets that disappear after 24 hours. Fleets are currently being tested in Brazil, but the company hopes to expand them to other markets if they prove successful.

    Twitter Product Lead Kayvon Beykpour explained the new feature in a series of tweets:

    “We’ve been listening to this feedback and working to create new capabilities that address some of the anxieties that hold people back from talking on Twitter. Today, in Brazil only, we’re starting a test (on Android and iOS) for one of those new capabilities. It’s called Fleets.”

    — Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) 3/4/20

    “Fleets are a way to share fleeting thoughts. Unlike Tweets, Fleets disappear after 24 hours and don’t get Retweets, Likes, or public replies– people can only react to your Fleets with DMs. Instead of showing up in people’s timelines, Fleets are viewed by tapping on your avatar.”

    — Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) 3/4/20

    “We’re hoping that Fleets can help people share the fleeting thoughts that they would have been unlikely to Tweet. This is a substantial change to Twitter, so we’re excited to learn by testing it (starting with the rollout today in Brazil) and seeing how our customers use it.”

    — Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) 3/4/20