Twitter Considers "Edit" Button, But Under One Condition

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Twitter's official Twitter account let it be known that they'll give us an "edit" button but under one condition.

For years, there's one thing that millions of Twitter users have been asking Jack Dorsey and friends for: An edit button. For some reason, Twitter users are still plagued with having to delete and completely rewrite their brief messages, and despite other features being rolled out, the ability to edit is still something that hasn't been confirmed. We can make threads, mute conversations, hide comments, and the like, but people are still holding out hope that Twitter will follow in Facebook's footsteps and allow editing.

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We can't tell if they were joking or not, but Twitter let the world know exactly what needs to be done in order for the editing wishes to come true. From the company's official account on the platform, Twitter tweeted, "You can have an edit button when everyone wears a mask." The message comes on the heels of controversy about people taking to public spaces without donning protective face coverings. Within the last month, there has been a steady increase in citizens visiting grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses without wearing masks. When they're asked to leave, viral videos have circulated showing people throwing items, coughing on people, and have angry fits.

Clearly, Twitter can't monitor the world's mask use, so it looks like Twitter users will just have to keep waiting.

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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