Can Twitter improve by implementing group-based posting and upvoting?

In summary, the conversation discusses the idea of implementing "groups" on Twitter, where individuals can create groups with different levels of privacy, and members can post tweets that are only visible to the group. These posts can then be upvoted or downvoted by the group members, and if they reach a certain threshold, they become public tweets. The speaker also suggests forwarding this idea to someone who works in social networking and tweeting it to @twitter.
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wannab
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I know many of you might not be the that into social networking but perhaps the idea of the algorithms and things involved to implement this might interest you.

Basically, Twitter should have "groups" created by individuals. They can be completely open, open only to member-invitation or closed. The members of this group can all post "tweets" that are visible in the same way normal tweets are but only to the members of the group. The members of the group then view these posts and have the ability to upvote or downvote them. After a certain threshold (I recommend 100% upvotes from 100% of members) the post then appears as a public tweet available to the group's followers or the wider public depending on the privacy of the group.

So yeah I wanted to get that out there. If you know someone who works in social networking please forward this to them :)
 
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Why don't you tweet this to @twitter
 

1. How can we make Twitter more user-friendly?

One idea to improve Twitter's user-friendliness is to simplify the user interface. This could include decluttering the homepage, making it easier to navigate through tweets, and providing more intuitive features for users to interact with.

2. Can we improve the quality of content on Twitter?

One potential solution to improve the quality of content on Twitter is to implement stricter guidelines for what can be posted on the platform. This could include fact-checking tools and algorithms to detect and remove fake news and hate speech.

3. How can we make Twitter a safer space for users?

To improve the safety of Twitter, the platform could introduce stronger measures to combat online harassment and bullying. This could include implementing more advanced filters and providing users with the ability to block and report abusive accounts.

4. Can Twitter be more inclusive and diverse?

To increase diversity on Twitter, the platform could actively promote and amplify marginalized voices and communities. This could include featuring diverse content on the homepage and implementing initiatives to support and elevate underrepresented groups.

5. How can Twitter better protect user privacy?

One solution to improve user privacy on Twitter is to provide users with more control over their data. This could include allowing users to choose which data they want to share, implementing stricter data protection policies, and providing users with more transparency about how their data is being used.

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