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|foundation = {{AN|1672}} | |foundation = {{AN|1672}} | ||
|location_city = [[Punta Santiago]] | |location_city = [[Punta Santiago]] | ||
|location_country = [[ | |location_country = [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] | ||
|key_people = Alex Gonzalez (Founder & CEO) | |key_people = Alex Gonzalez (Founder & CEO) | ||
|subsidaries = [[ShortVid]] | |subsidaries = [[ShortVid]] | ||
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'''Tweeter''' is a social networking site where users can post and interact with each other using text messages called "tweets". The company was launched in [[Punta Santiago]], [[ | '''Tweeter''' is a social networking site where users can post and interact with each other using short text messages called "tweets". The company was launched in [[Punta Santiago]], [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] in {{AN|1672}}, as a re-built version of the defunct first international microblogging site, the [[Hoenn|Hoennese]] [[Whispr]] social network. Users registered on the site can post, like, repost (or "retweet"), and save tweets. Unregistered users can only read tweets. Founded by Alex Gonzalez, Joseph Gaugin, Jane Loubriel, Maxine Laurel, and Francisco de Leon, the social networking site struggled during its early years, surviving on venture capital and slowly but consistently building a wider user base. Tweets are restricted to 300 characters. | ||
[[File:Haveyoutwattoday.png| | [[File:Haveyoutwattoday.png|200px|thumb|right|One of the offending but incredibly effective ads from Tweeter.]] | ||
The company gained notoriety in {{AN|1677}}, when it launched an aggressive national marketing campaign that featured the saying "Have you twat today?" over pictures of people using the website on their phones or on a computer. The most famous item in the campaign was a poster that featured someone in a public toilet stall, on the Tweeter app, with the words "Have you twat today?". The campaign caused user registrations to explode but | The company gained notoriety in {{AN|1677}}, when it launched an aggressive national marketing campaign that featured the saying "Have you twat today?" over pictures of people using the website on their phones or on a computer. The most famous item in the campaign was a poster that featured someone in a public toilet stall, on the Tweeter app, with the words "Have you twat today?". The campaign caused user registrations to explode but also sparked a scandal with a myriad of conservative, media advisory, and parental groups. The company quickly allied itself with free speech groups, triggering a legal battle over whether the advertisement campaign violated decency laws in [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]]. | ||
In {{AN|1680}}, Tweeter launched an app called [[ShortVid]], a social networking site where users can host and share videos that loop and are no more than 10 seconds long. | In {{AN|1680}}, Tweeter launched an app called [[ShortVid]], a social networking site where users can host and share videos that loop and are no more than 10 seconds long. | ||
In {{AN|1691}}, Tweeter's explosive growth led to foreign governments and non-governmental organizations throughout Micras to begin imposing new rules and terms of service on the platform that were impacting [[ | In {{AN|1691}}, Tweeter's explosive growth led to foreign governments and non-governmental organizations throughout Micras to begin imposing new rules and terms of service on the platform that were impacting [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] and changing the original intent of the platform. In order to placate competing interests and honor the original intention of the platform, Tweeter separated its international service from the Nouvelle Alexandrie local service at the behest of the Nouvelle Alexandrie government. | ||
In {{AN|1693}}, Tweeter became [[Floria]]'s most used social media service with 69% of the population having a registered account. | In {{AN|1693}}, Tweeter became [[Floria]]'s most used social media service with 69% of the population having a registered account. | ||
Like all foreign social media sites, {{PAGENAME}} is prohibited in the [[Benacian Union]]. As physical connectivity with global telecommunications systems is also prohibited the specificity of this ban is perhaps somewhat moot. | share curated collections of tweets around specific topics or events, and "Tweeter Polls," enabling users to create simple polls within a tweet to engage their followers. | ||
The platform has become an essential communication tool for individuals, businesses, and government agencies alike, allowing for real-time updates, news sharing, and public discourse. Many public figures, including politicians, celebrities, and influencers, use Tweeter as a means to connect with their audiences and share their thoughts on various subjects. | |||
In an effort to combat misinformation, Tweeter has implemented a fact-checking system that flags potentially misleading or false information, providing users with context and reliable sources. This feature has been praised by some as a step towards a more responsible social media environment, while others argue it may lead to censorship and bias. | |||
Despite its controversies, Tweeter remains one of the most popular social media platforms in [[Micras]] and continues to shape public opinion and online discourse. | |||
Like all foreign social media sites, {{PAGENAME}} is prohibited in the [[Benacian Union]]. As physical connectivity with global telecommunications systems is also prohibited, the specificity of this ban is perhaps somewhat moot. | |||
[[Category:Social media]] | [[Category:Social media]] | ||
Revision as of 15:20, 30 March 2023
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| Type | Public |
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| Industry | Internet |
| Founded | 1672 AN |
| Headquarters | Punta Santiago, Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Key people | Alex Gonzalez (Founder & CEO) |
Tweeter is a social networking site where users can post and interact with each other using short text messages called "tweets". The company was launched in Punta Santiago, Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1672 AN, as a re-built version of the defunct first international microblogging site, the Hoennese Whispr social network. Users registered on the site can post, like, repost (or "retweet"), and save tweets. Unregistered users can only read tweets. Founded by Alex Gonzalez, Joseph Gaugin, Jane Loubriel, Maxine Laurel, and Francisco de Leon, the social networking site struggled during its early years, surviving on venture capital and slowly but consistently building a wider user base. Tweets are restricted to 300 characters.
The company gained notoriety in 1677 AN, when it launched an aggressive national marketing campaign that featured the saying "Have you twat today?" over pictures of people using the website on their phones or on a computer. The most famous item in the campaign was a poster that featured someone in a public toilet stall, on the Tweeter app, with the words "Have you twat today?". The campaign caused user registrations to explode but also sparked a scandal with a myriad of conservative, media advisory, and parental groups. The company quickly allied itself with free speech groups, triggering a legal battle over whether the advertisement campaign violated decency laws in Nouvelle Alexandrie.
In 1680 AN, Tweeter launched an app called ShortVid, a social networking site where users can host and share videos that loop and are no more than 10 seconds long.
In 1691 AN, Tweeter's explosive growth led to foreign governments and non-governmental organizations throughout Micras to begin imposing new rules and terms of service on the platform that were impacting Nouvelle Alexandrie and changing the original intent of the platform. In order to placate competing interests and honor the original intention of the platform, Tweeter separated its international service from the Nouvelle Alexandrie local service at the behest of the Nouvelle Alexandrie government.
In 1693 AN, Tweeter became Floria's most used social media service with 69% of the population having a registered account.
share curated collections of tweets around specific topics or events, and "Tweeter Polls," enabling users to create simple polls within a tweet to engage their followers.
The platform has become an essential communication tool for individuals, businesses, and government agencies alike, allowing for real-time updates, news sharing, and public discourse. Many public figures, including politicians, celebrities, and influencers, use Tweeter as a means to connect with their audiences and share their thoughts on various subjects.
In an effort to combat misinformation, Tweeter has implemented a fact-checking system that flags potentially misleading or false information, providing users with context and reliable sources. This feature has been praised by some as a step towards a more responsible social media environment, while others argue it may lead to censorship and bias.
Despite its controversies, Tweeter remains one of the most popular social media platforms in Micras and continues to shape public opinion and online discourse.
Like all foreign social media sites, Tweeter is prohibited in the Benacian Union. As physical connectivity with global telecommunications systems is also prohibited, the specificity of this ban is perhaps somewhat moot.
