Twitter pushes ahead with algorithmic timeline changes despite concerns among user base

February 11, 2016 1:00

Twitter_Office-030 Social media platform Twitter has announced changes to the platform that extend its “while you were away feature” to introduce a more algorithmic timeline.

The move comes despite user angst about the change, which some see as moving it away from its continuous feed roots, with the hashtag #RIPTwitter trending around the word.

In a blog post the company said the changes were driven by a desire to allow users to catch up: “Starting today, you can choose a new timeline feature that helps you catch up on the most important Tweets from the people you follow.”

It is unclear whether the changes will also see some paid-for promoted tweets pushed to the top of people’s timelines at this stage.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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