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Twitter and the @replies “problem”

Even though some people are arrogant enough to say that no one should worry about the recent @replies issue Twitter had and still has (because they don’t see/understand the problem), I think this actually IS a problem. But honestly I come from the completely opposite way than everyone else…

To be honest: I just don’t care what you (If I follow you) tell someone else. I really don’t. So far I set up Twitter so I only see @replies that are directed to me. Like this I got only the information that is supposed to reach me. I don’t read my neighbours post card either, even though I could. Why? Because I don’t care.

Following ~150 people is “stressfull” (in a good way :D) enough, and so far I was really happy with the solution provided. I just can’t see what problem Twitter tried to solve with that step. What is the consequence? I actually have to unfollow people that @reply rather often because I really want to follow what people I care about have to say.

Is there anyone else who sees this twitter “issue” this way around?