Frequently Asked Questions
What is the point of Twordy?
Twordy supplements your existing Twitter account, but lets you type as many characters as you'd like. Often times Twitter conversational threads require more detailed responses, and the 140 character limit is simply a roadblock in self-expression.
How do I use Twordy?
You need an existing Twitter account to use Twordy. Once you're set up on Twitter, head over to Twordy whenever you feel the urge to post more than 140 characters. Type your Twordy in, and hit Submit. Your Twitter account will be updated with the first portion of your Twordy update, and a link to the full update on Twordy.
Can I format my Twordy update?
You can use Markdown to provide formatting to your Twordy update. This obviously doesn't show up on Twitter, but Twordy will maintain your formatting. We are also experimenting with using a rich-text editor for input.
Can I send direct messages through Twordy?
Yes! To send a direct message with Twordy, just prefix your update with d username message where username is the Twitter user
receiving the direct message. This is exactly how Twitter handles sending of direct messages. If your update is over 140 characters, your direct message
recipient will receive a link back to Twordy just like regular Twordy updates. The link will be private, however, using a random character URL. This
helps ensure that it will be very difficult for someone to guess.
Doesn't this defeat the purpose of Twitter?
No. Twitter is still effective as micro-blogging platform, and Twordy is not trying to take away from that. That's why we work hand-in-hand with Twitter, but allow you a little more freedom in case you need it.
Can Twordy replace my blog?
Sure! Traditional blogs are old school. Twitter can be used as your blogging and feedback platform. In combination with Twordy, you have more freedom to extend your thoughts, as well as supply formatting and styling - things Twitter lacks.
Why couldn't I just use my existing blog CMS, and link to each post from Twitter?
Sure, existing blog systems have lots more features than Twordy. But Twordy is focused on a simple interface without the overhead of setting up and maintaining a typical blogging CMS.