Twitter’s founder admits that shutting down the API was “worst thing we did” (revyuh.com)

Article summary

The article discusses Twitter's decision to shut down its API and its impact on the platform and its users. Twitter's founder has admitted that this decision was one of the worst things they did. The comments section explores the implications of this decision and its effects on the open web. The discussion also touches on the role of other platforms, such as Google, in shaping the web.

Main themes

• Twitter API shutdown
• open web
• Google PageRank
• human curation
• online censorship
• web3 and crypto
• capital and investment
• decentralization and community control

What commenters say

• Twitter's shutdown of its API was a significant mistake that hurt the platform and its users.
• Google's PageRank algorithm has had a more profound impact on the open web than Twitter's API shutdown.
• The loss of human curation and context in online information searching has led to a decline in the quality of search results.
• Twitter's censorship policies have created an echo chamber that stifles free speech and promotes toxic content.
• The promotion of virulent speech on Twitter has had a negative impact on society.
• The shift to web3 and crypto markets is driven by a desire for decentralization and community control.
• The influence of capital and investment firms is still significant in the tech industry, even in the context of web3 and crypto.
• The open web can still innovate and thrive despite the challenges posed by platforms like Twitter and Google.