Digging into Twitter tunnels: new 'quote tweet' function launches

Social networking company finally sees fit to fix tweet-quoting functionality, offering new possibilities for creative tweeters - while horrifying others

Retweets - they are part of the DNA of Twitter, and a big part of its success. In fact, one might say retweets are the whole point of Twitter, given that the platform's modus operandi is to impart information, share content and jokes, and generally connect.

The poorer cousin of the retweet is the "quoted tweet", used when, instead of retweeting an original tweet, a person wants to add comment or opinion.

Say more with revamped quote Tweet! Rolling out on iPhone and web, coming soon to Android. https://t.co/Bcl3E859ne pic.twitter.com/fioAPPi0nW

New Twitter retweet function as designed by Escher #twittertunnels pic.twitter.com/IU1S5KFObz

Twitter tunnel spooky story, take 1: https://t.co/eL942AZxxz

When you quote tweet and the tweet gets deleted the tweet no longer lives pic.twitter.com/KHPfc0xe0g