Today The Telegraph reported that Twitter was thinking about killing the Like button — and the news spread fast. The source was a Twitter event last week, where CEO Jack Dorsey reportedly said he “wasn’t a fan of the heart-shaped button” and “would be getting rid of it soon.” As the Telegraph piece traveled, that quote was taken as an immediate threat that the Like button’s days could be numbered.
Users responded to the report angrily, noting that the Like button allowed them to support others and offer solidarity. Some expressed fears that without the button, retweets and argument would be the only means of communication.
But the threat may not be quite as imminent as it seemed. This morning, Twitter pushed back against the report,...
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