A lot of the time, I'd rather read a well-argued thread than an essay or op-ed. Given the amount of info we have to consume daily, I find threads much more to-the-point (and if done well, comprehensive). I'm starting to dislike articles, even when not meandering. Anyone else?
Actually let me make this a poll. For your daily information, would you rather read:
1 - Well-written, to-the-point threads
2 - Articles, essays, or op-eds
(If you respond to the poll, please also retweet it)
1 - Well-written, to-the-point threads
2 - Articles, essays, or op-eds
(If you respond to the poll, please also retweet it)
I find myself opening a lot of articles/essays and never finding the time to read all of them. A lot of the time, they're paywalled one way or another. Meanwhile the thread version of the same article would be to the point, highlights the important bits, and... is free.
Also, threads offer additional advantages:
- The like/retweet counter gives me an idea which points of the thread are more provocative/important
- Quote-retweets take me to interesting side-discussions, conversations, critiques, and takes
All on the same platform.
- The like/retweet counter gives me an idea which points of the thread are more provocative/important
- Quote-retweets take me to interesting side-discussions, conversations, critiques, and takes
All on the same platform.
I have to say this is an advantage as a writer too (not just as a reader). Writing a thread has a lower editing bar, and because it's an inherently informal medium, it encourages new ideas, creative takes, questions, etc. You can't do an AMA op-ed.
Just to be clear - I also do read articles, essays, and books. And I listen to podcasts and watch videos daily. But I find myself reading a lot more threads than any of the above. And when I write, I often write the "thread version" first.
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