Twitter has become an important platform for politicians, celebrities and journalists, but it has lagged other social networks in users. — AFP
SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter said on Nov 17 that it was rolling out tweets which disappear after 24 hours, joining rival social platforms in offering ephemeral messages.
The new "fleets" which had been tested in several countries in recent months are "for sharing momentary thoughts" and aim to bring in users who want to avoid having their comments become permanent fixtures, according to a Twitter blog post.
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