Episode 968 • • 2:39:28 - 2:41:14
968: In the Saddle
Twitter 280 Character Limit, SMS Origins, Podcast Origins
Twitter's decision to expand its character limit from 140 to 280 is viewed as a strategic blunder that undermines the platform's original "micro-blogging" appeal. The 140-character limit was originally based on the technical constraints of SMS text messages, which was the primary way users interacted with the service in its early days. Twitter's roots as a failed podcasting company are also recalled.