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In reply to the discussion: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE STOP POSTING LINKS TO TWEETS !!!!! [View all]csziggy
(34,181 posts)52. Copy & paste works just fine
From the Twitter page, highlight the message, CTRL-C, place cursor in DU message box, CTRL-V.
I only do things here on my computer, not on a smart phone or tablet. For those devices, I can't make any suggestions.
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Yes, please be thorough and post both links for those who enjoy Twitter.
StrictlyRockers
Apr 2018
#20
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
Like a request for folks to post a sentence or two context for videos, that is not likely to happen
hlthe2b
Apr 2018
#3
I dislike links without any accompanying information...try not to be lazy folks
pecosbob
Apr 2018
#6
I have no problem with links to tweets. I don't understand why others do.
Binkie The Clown
Apr 2018
#13
While we're at it, how about people who post "Did you see what Rachael just said? Awesome!"
Binkie The Clown
Apr 2018
#50
And clicking/viewing a twitter link on DU will record a lot of activity about you.
erronis
Apr 2018
#36
Yes, please post content (text / image(s)). Saves all readers time. Write for readers, please.
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2018
#37
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
Can we have a Tweet Forum/group and maybe a front page section of just 'top tweets of the day'
TalenaGor
Apr 2018
#47
PLEASE if the tweet includes a link to an article - POST that link - and some information
csziggy
Apr 2018
#51
And no humming or whistling a tune unless you're prepared to tell everyone who the band is,
LanternWaste
Apr 2018
#57
Usually the tweet shows in the post. They're doing the link wrong if the tweet doesn't show.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2018
#61
I post links to tweets. You can click on the tweet & it'll take you to the original in twitter.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2018
#68
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