1/I really think companies need to STOP firing employees for intemperate tweets.
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2/Twitter, as a medium, uniquely tempts people to say things that come out wrong.
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3/The 140-character limit makes tweets easy to misinterpret. It also encourages frequent, fast replies, which negates self-control.
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4/Also, Twitter is so public that people involved in arguments often feel besieged, and instinctively lash out in self-defense.
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5/The random, fluid audience also makes sure that your tweets will be read by people who view you uncharitably and don't know the context.
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6/Essentially, Twitter has created the perfect medium for offending and taking offense. Companies need to understand that.
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7/I've watched person after person have their life and career blown up after their companies got mad about their tweets.
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8/Justine Sacco. Pax Dickinson. Now Matt Bruenig and Emmett Rensin. Where does it stop, people??
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Dickinson somewhat different. Not an employee but a corporate officer
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