Twitter Restores Deleted Tweets, Users Blame it on a New Bug—What is Happening?

Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 22 May 2023, 11:05 pm

Users are getting haunted over Twitter, and if you are still on the platform, this problem may also be an issue for you, as an unknown bug is restoring old and deleted tweets to one's profile. There is a reason why there is a delete feature on social media platforms, and despite having a dark past online, one may change all that in just a click.

However, this new bug may be a hindrance to self-growth or changing one's online persona, especially as it is coming back, and no one knows what is triggering the phenomenon.

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Twitter Restores Old and Deleted Tweets Back, Reports Pile Up

In a surprising turn of events, a bug on the popular social media platform Twitter has been causing restored old and deleted tweets to reappear on users' timelines. As reports of this issue continue to circulate, users have taken to social media platforms, including Twitter's alternative, Mastodon, to express their concerns.

The bug has brought to light privacy and data management concerns, leaving many wondering about the security and integrity of their personal information.

One user, Dick Morell, recently claimed that a staggering 34,000 out of 38,000 tweets he had previously deleted had mysteriously resurfaced on the platform. Morell's experience highlights the extent of the bug's impact on individual users. Concerns have been further amplified by Twitter's silence on the matter, as the company has yet to provide any official response regarding this bug.

Twitter Bug is Plaguing Users with a Memento of Tweets

The Verge's James Vincent also shared what he experienced with the bug, with deleted tweets reappearing on one's profile despite opting to delete it in the past.

Users who discovered the restored tweets were quick to share their experiences on various social media platforms, with many expressing frustration and apprehension.

What is Happening Over at Twitter?

Well, there are still massive unanswered questions regarding short-word social media, especially with its leadership and operations in the present.

One of the main topics now is the inactive profiles where Elon Musk will purge the platform for those who have not accessed their accounts in the last 30 days, starting December 2023.

Its verification program also has some lapses, with those who are not paying for the subscription still seeing the blue checkmark, with Musk confirming he is paying for some. Still, others who have the legacy checkmark also saw a crackdown.

The restoration of old and deleted tweets raises questions about the longevity of user-generated content on social media platforms. Many users rely on the ability to delete their tweets for various reasons, such as correcting mistakes, removing outdated information, or managing their online presence.

With this bug, the fundamental trust users place in Twitter to protect their privacy and data is being called into question.

The absence of an official response from Twitter has only fueled the growing discontent among users. They are demanding transparency and a resolution to this issue, with some opting for alternatives and spilling the tea behind the issue.