Why Some People Are Routinely Deleting Their Tweets

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The newest trend in social media is a seemingly odd one: reportedly, an increasing number of Twitter users is starting to routinely delete their old tweets, some even going as far as to set up automated system to help simplify the process. Most tweet-deleters cite the effort as a way to eliminate liability for their random online musings. This new phenomenon points to the way in which social media users are now carefully curating their online image, so as to avoid the potential awkwardness that stems from unfiltered thought-sharing.