Twitter Adds New “Fleeting Thoughts” Message Function
Social media platform Twitter has added a new feature designed to increase engagement by its 340 million or so members. Twitter’s “Fleets” function allows users to post Tweets that disappear in 24 hours. Similar to the disappearing post format used by Instagram and Snapchat, Fleets lets users share thoughts and information that they may not want to remain permanent. As noted by Twitter product designers, “we’re launching Fleets so everyone can easily join the conversation in a new way—with their fleeting thoughts.”