This site shows you how the quote retweet function is actually kind of destructive.
@LouisIngenthron @mollyjongfast
It’s often used as a signal flare to invite trolls. Usually, quote tweets are hostile, though I don’t think I used them that way.
@Extra_Special_Carbon @mollyjongfast
Ah, never mind, I see the source of confusion.
The instance I'm on *does* offer a quote option. I didn't realize the rest of you don't have that button.
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@LouisIngenthron @Extra_Special_Carbon @mollyjongfast ew that's a terrible break from masto norms. I'm tempted to just block that instance.
@johnmark Blocking because of the availability of a tool seems silly.
Blocking because of unmoderated abuse of that tool would be far more justified.
There are lots of legitimate uses for QTs, even if there are some folks who used them for harm.
@LouisIngenthron yes that's why I stopped at tempted. I'll wait to see if it's abused.