Twitter should not make the character limit longer then 140

This is unlikely since the “base” of Twitter is text messages. If that limit increases they will probably follow suit, but it’s meant to be read on your phone.




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Should do this

Ahh, I didn’t know phones could only read 140 characters at a time. I have only used it on the web. don’t have a cell phone yet (waiting for my bank account to tell me it wants an iPhone)

what about when I send messages in AIM through SMS, I can send longer ones then 140, do they get broken up or something?



Should not do this

The limit’s actually 160 chars. but Twitter’s probably playing it safe, leaving room for To: and From: plus various usernames.

As far as I know, when you exceed the character limit most gateways will just cut off the rest of your message. Clip!




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