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Is 140 characters enough?

Discussion in 'Social Networks' started by zchenjie, Feb 5, 2014.

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What is the character limitation you will perfer?

  1. Under 140

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  2. 140

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  3. 140-250

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  4. 250-500

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  5. 500-750

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  6. 750-1000

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  7. Not limited

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  1. #1
    Currently designing a new social networking site. I want to do a quick survey on how is everybody's opinion on character limitation.
    Thank you for giving us feedback. It will be better to include the reason :)
     
    zchenjie, Feb 5, 2014 IP
  2. danasurvey

    danasurvey Well-Known Member

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    #2
    250 to 500 characters allows you to be more descriptive, while also limiting super long posts. That's what I voted for.
     
    danasurvey, Feb 5, 2014 IP
  3. Deepak patel

    Deepak patel Active Member

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    #3
    I don't prefer Word Limitation. Word limitation may ban a person quality to convince someone.
    Focusing on Word limit . You should ad More extra features in your social networking site Like : - Giving Rich text Editor option as now no one social networking site provide it.
    It helps users to emphasize the words which is more important with rich text editor.
    They can Increase and change the font and Font Color in their post to look more attractive. I am getting bored :mad:by this black & White text format.
     
    Deepak patel, Feb 9, 2014 IP
  4. JithinC

    JithinC Member

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    #4
    Be short Be precise and be on target.. 140 will be more than enough
     
    JithinC, Feb 20, 2014 IP
  5. BoostSoftware

    BoostSoftware Active Member

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    #5
    I think up to 250 characters is acceptable. However, we have to remember is not traditional blogging but rather microblogging. It's meant for sending quick messages to people who don't have much time to view them on the go. Brevity is more effective on social media sites. Brief but provide a link so people can view more.
     
    BoostSoftware, Feb 20, 2014 IP
  6. briguy

    briguy Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Well if it works for Twitter, should work for your site!
     
    briguy, Feb 20, 2014 IP
  7. qwikad.com

    qwikad.com Illustrious Member Affiliate Manager

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    #7
    I went back and forth on that one. The more I post on Twitter, then more I realize that 140 characters is more than enough. It actually simulates creativity and preciseness in your tweets.
     
    qwikad.com, Mar 10, 2014 IP
  8. Repucaution

    Repucaution Greenhorn

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    #8
    I think 140-250 characters will be enough, so not to overload your followers with the information. Try to be precise, Brevity is the soul of wit (c)
     
    Repucaution, Mar 17, 2014 IP
  9. ash1ey82

    ash1ey82 Active Member

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    #9
    I don't prefer a limitation. Very annoying thing in Twitter.
     
    ash1ey82, Mar 17, 2014 IP
  10. Sam42

    Sam42 Greenhorn

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    #10
    Limitation in twitter is really annoying. Though, if I had to choose, that would be near 500.
     
    Sam42, Apr 11, 2014 IP
  11. howarddavidson

    howarddavidson Greenhorn

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    #11
    Limiting at 140 would be too close to twitter, maybe, but then again it does make posts very easy to read. As others have suggested, maybe a 250 limit would be better. Or, you could go the other direction and have a micro-micro service - limit posts to 40 chars
     
    howarddavidson, Apr 11, 2014 IP
  12. ZaynJMalik

    ZaynJMalik Member

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    #12
    Well i think Character Limitation is Right no one wants to read articles
     
    ZaynJMalik, Apr 12, 2014 IP
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    superprg Well-Known Member

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    #13
    140-250 is precise and good enough for users. Anything bigger will make it look like essay
     
    superprg, Apr 12, 2014 IP