The pitch to writers and journalists boils down to this: Bier says that if people put links to outside sites - like something you've written - those posts can get more attention than they do right now. How that's going to be accomplished is a little technical, and also a little confusing. (I've asked Twitter/X for clarification but haven't heard back.)
It's where everyone from bored office workers to celebrities with too much time on their hands compete to deliver the funniest one-liners, clapbacks, roasts and jokes - in 280 characters or less. The best tweets slap like a digital lightning bolt. Short, sharp and unexpected. From observations about daily life to chaotic shower thoughts or brutal honesty, the platform is filled with comedy gold.
Marine biologist and conservationist David Shiffman was an early power user and evangelist for science engagement on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Over the years, he trained more than 2,000 early career scientists on how to best use the platform for professional goals: networking with colleagues, sharing new scientific papers, and communicating with interested members of the public.