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hlthe2b

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3. Like a request for folks to post a sentence or two context for videos, that is not likely to happen

Mon Apr 9, 2018, 02:29 PM

Apr 2018

So, why don't we figure out why you can't see the links.

First, what browser are you using? What are your options?
Is this at work, might there may be specific blocking software?
If not, are you using specific blocking software/

Not trying to ignore your original request, just know (like my video postings example) that no matter how many times one asks, most will ignore your polite request.

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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE STOP POSTING LINKS TO TWEETS !!!!! [View all] TBA Apr 2018 OP

I agree Ferrets are Cool Apr 2018 #1

BUT POST THE LINKS TOO RandomAccess Apr 2018 #15

Yes, please be thorough and post both links for those who enjoy Twitter. StrictlyRockers Apr 2018 #20

+1000 nt lillypaddle Apr 2018 #58

If you post the RIGHT LINK to it, it shows the LIVE TWEET in the post. You can click on the tweet... Honeycombe8 Apr 2018 #63

I'm not the one who needs that info RandomAccess Apr 2018 #70

Does that post the entire live tweet in the DU post? nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2018 #72

Yup RandomAccess Apr 2018 #73

BUT if you are using a mobile device, remove the word "mobile" and the period tblue37 Apr 2018 #80

fake news, lies, rumours, gossip, innuendo. twitter, what's not to love? nt msongs Apr 2018 #2

+1,000 SergeStorms Apr 2018 #28

No kidding! BlueJac Apr 2018 #35

I am very involved with a real discussion of Bernie efhmc Apr 2018 #39

and an overabundance of "reliable sources" C Moon Apr 2018 #46

Lots of DUers are on twitter lillypaddle Apr 2018 #59

The OPs point is GeorgeHayduke Apr 2018 #79

If you go back and look lillypaddle Apr 2018 #83

Not if you follow the right people nini Apr 2018 #75

Like a request for folks to post a sentence or two context for videos, that is not likely to happen hlthe2b Apr 2018 #3

This is a good question, and what needs explaining muriel_volestrangler Apr 2018 #11

Twitter blocked at work KatyMan Apr 2018 #14

Thanks - I hadn't heard that was common (nt) muriel_volestrangler Apr 2018 #25

It can be if they're on a tablet or a phone Blue_Adept Apr 2018 #40

Because DU is my lunchtime activity and my employer blocks twitter. TBA Apr 2018 #12

ahh... I see. Can you read them on your cell phone? hlthe2b Apr 2018 #18

If posting on DU is my lunchtime activity NewJeffCT Apr 2018 #22

+1000 superpatriotman Apr 2018 #4

And stay off your lawn too, right? malchickiwick Apr 2018 #5

I dislike links without any accompanying information...try not to be lazy folks pecosbob Apr 2018 #6

CLICK ON THIS LINK ! left-of-center2012 Apr 2018 #7

DOWN WITH THREEKS! FORKS FOREVER! (nt) HuskyOffset Apr 2018 #24

Kinda fed up with it myself GusBob Apr 2018 #8

Any chance they could publish it in my local paper, too Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2018 #9

but many people read DU at work KatyMan Apr 2018 #16

Don't read it at work. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2018 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author KatyMan Apr 2018 #21

Not sure where you work, KatyMan Apr 2018 #26

I have the same problem but then someone here mentioned this link PRETZEL Apr 2018 #10

I have no problem with links to tweets. I don't understand why others do. Binkie The Clown Apr 2018 #13

Because people read DU at work and twitter is blocked KatyMan Apr 2018 #17

Amen! Staph Apr 2018 #27

Thank you! n/t KatyMan Apr 2018 #30

While we're at it, how about people who post "Did you see what Rachael just said? Awesome!" Binkie The Clown Apr 2018 #50

Yes! ⬆⬆[b]THIS⬆⬆ raven mad Apr 2018 #56

this crazycatlady Apr 2018 #65

That really makes me crazy nini Apr 2018 #77

I'm not big on Twitter comments in general Sugarcoated Apr 2018 #23

I believe I posted this before Sugarcoated Apr 2018 #29

There's a really good tweet about that jberryhill Apr 2018 #31

Seconded. DetlefK Apr 2018 #32

It's a pita when the same msg is repeated three times in the same OP. lpbk2713 Apr 2018 #33

No kidding! kag Apr 2018 #62

Yes, drives me crazy too gristy Apr 2018 #81

Maybe you can explain how to post the content of a tweet or tweets. Blue_true Apr 2018 #34

Copy & paste works just fine csziggy Apr 2018 #52

And clicking/viewing a twitter link on DU will record a lot of activity about you. erronis Apr 2018 #36

If it's difficult to copy text from Twitter, then Wednesdays Apr 2018 #48

Yes, please post content (text / image(s)). Saves all readers time. Write for readers, please. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #37

Yes this is a discussion forum GusBob Apr 2018 #44

Or post both IronLionZion Apr 2018 #38

sorry. but no BadGimp Apr 2018 #41

I post the link AND the content, and it's my intention to continue to do both. n/t Miles Archer Apr 2018 #42

Posters who do that are too lazy to do it properly. Twitter info is just useless clickbait anyway. PSPS Apr 2018 #43

Safari on iPhone wont show tweets but.., Kablooie Apr 2018 #45

Can we have a Tweet Forum/group and maybe a front page section of just 'top tweets of the day' TalenaGor Apr 2018 #47

Get with the technology.... HipChick Apr 2018 #49

PLEASE if the tweet includes a link to an article - POST that link - and some information csziggy Apr 2018 #51

I want Twitter to go away permanently... vi5 Apr 2018 #53

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, MONTRESSOR... First Speaker Apr 2018 #54

Why can't people go to a linked tweet? oberliner Apr 2018 #55

because many people at work have blocked content Locrian Apr 2018 #76

And no humming or whistling a tune unless you're prepared to tell everyone who the band is, LanternWaste Apr 2018 #57

Because of MATH! ornotna Apr 2018 #60

Usually the tweet shows in the post. They're doing the link wrong if the tweet doesn't show. Honeycombe8 Apr 2018 #61

If the workplace blocks twitter, Ms. Toad Apr 2018 #66

I post links to tweets. You can click on the tweet & it'll take you to the original in twitter. Honeycombe8 Apr 2018 #68

Just so you are aware, Ms. Toad Apr 2018 #69

I know. Workplace blocking things is a drawback to trying to do social media on employer's equipment Honeycombe8 Apr 2018 #71

Tweets may not display for a few reasons, and they usually have nothing to do with poster error. Denzil_DC Apr 2018 #67

There are at least two good reasons always to copy and paste the content of a tweet Denzil_DC Apr 2018 #64

+1,000,000!!!! - n/t Locrian Apr 2018 #74

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! COLGATE4 Apr 2018 #78

Tough! gristy Apr 2018 #82