Twitter will now stop letting users add precise geotags to their tweets. They are doing this because, apparently, there isn’t enough demand for the geotagging feature on Twitter.
The tech company’s support account said it will remove the feature to make the tweeting experience simpler. However, this doesn’t affect uploaded photo precise location tag.
Most people don’t tag their precise location in Tweets, so we’re removing this ability to simplify your Tweeting experience. You’ll still be able to tag your precise location in Tweets through our updated camera. It’s helpful when sharing on-the-ground moments.
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) June 18, 2019
Apparently, users can still add their location to tweets via integrated map services like Yelp and FourSquare.
The geotagging feature was originally introduced to Twitter ten years ago. Back in 2009, there were aspirations that the feature was going to do great with users. Twitter expected that users would search for tweets based on location.
Twitter looking out for users
This will enable them to keep up with popular events and occasions. Instead, Twitter users seemed to find it more convenient to work around trending topics and hashtags.
The fact that people will not consciously use the feature may pose a security risk when people reveal their locations by mistake. It has probably happened to you before. You are about to post a tweet, and all of a sudden you accidentally click the map-like icon and everyone now knows where you live.
Your “I’m in my house, come and beat me” tweet suddenly has a whole new meaning. Now you have to bypass your network that suddenly just turned from 4G to Edge so that you can delete the tweet. But it’s too late now; they are at your gate.
That’s some graphic imagery, but Twitter sees this possibility and now thinks to look out for you. They seem to be looking to scrap useless features and not just leave them lying there. But one feature everyone is still lobbying for is the edit button.
What do you think though? Will it still be Twitter if we can edit tweets? That sort of defeats the purpose of layering tweets with *Phobia not phone to correct a typographical error.