List of Twitter mute words for your timeline (gist.github.com)

Article summary

The article provides a list of Twitter mute words that can be used to filter out unwanted tweets from one's timeline. These words can help remove tweets pushed by Twitter from people the user doesn't follow, such as suggested topics and promoted tweets. The list of mute words is available as a GitHub gist and can be used to automate the process of muting these tweets. The effectiveness of these mute words has been discussed in the comments, with some users reporting success and others expressing doubts.

Main themes

• Twitter mute words
• filtering unwanted tweets
• promoted tweets
• algorithmic feed
• user experience
• browser extensions
• ad blocking
• social media policies

What commenters say

• Muting certain keywords can help remove unwanted tweets from one's timeline, improving the overall Twitter experience.
• The effectiveness of these mute words is uncertain and may not work for all users.
• Twitter's algorithm prioritizes engagement over user preferences, making it difficult to completely avoid unwanted tweets.
• Blocking sponsored accounts can reduce the number of ads seen on Twitter, but it is not a foolproof solution.
• Some users believe that Twitter intentionally allows certain features to work in order to improve user experience, while others think it may be an accidental consequence of their implementation.
• The use of browser extensions or third-party tools may be necessary to completely remove promoted tweets from one's timeline.
• The list of mute words may need to be updated periodically to remain effective.
• Twitter's policies and implementation details are not always transparent, leading to speculation and debate among users.