Twitter is testing a new feature called Fleets, which are posts that disappear after 24 hours and are aimed at helping people 'share the fleeting thoughts that they would have been unlikely to Tweet.' The feature is currently only available in Brazil.
On Wednesday, the social network said it's testing a new feature called Fleets, which are posts that disappear after 24 hours. The test, which rolled out the same day, is currently only available in Brazil.Unlike normal tweets, Fleets do not receive retweets, likes or public replies. Users can only react or respond to them with direct messages, much like Instagram's Stories feature.
— Kayvon Beykpour March 4, 2020 Other social media networks are also working on ways to reduce the pressure some people feel about racking up likes and other metrics. These moves could also boost engagement and encourage users to feel more comfortable sharing. Facebook and Instagram are both testing hiding likes on their respective platforms. On Instagram in particular, likes are often used as a measure of popularity, leading some users to tie them to their self-esteem.
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