Twitter CEO Steps Down, DM Limit Gets a Boost

Twitter’s CEO Dick Costolo Steps Down

Twitter has announced that its long‑time chief executive Richard “Dick” Costolo will be stepping away from the helm at the start of July. The platform’s board has already begun the search for his successor.

Why the Change?

Costolo has faced growing criticism over Twitter’s stagnant user growth and lack of revenue expansion.
Since the IPO in 2013, the company has yet to break even, leaving analysts uneasy about its future trajectory.
He told supporters, “I’m immensely proud of the Twitter team and everything we’ve achieved during my six‑year tenure.”

On the Search for a New Leader

The board is looking broadly for someone who can revive Twitter’s fortunes. Candidates will need to balance user engagement, monetization, and the company’s core culture.

Looking Ahead

While the incoming CEO’s identity remains uncertain, the industry will be watching closely to see if Twitter can finally turn a profit and ignite fresh growth.

Character limit

Twitter Goes Big on Direct Messages

Twitter decided to throw the 140‑character wall out the window—only for DMs, of course. The tweet that sent the change into motion read:

“Removing the 140 character limit from Direct Messages.”
—TwitterDev (June 11, 2015)

In plain English: you can now send as much as you want in a DM. No more cutting your sentences short just to fit the proud, old “tweet” quota. The move was a quick, Twitter‑centric snap‑of‑the‑moment tweak that even the platform’s own developers rolled out on the same day.

Why It Matters

Lengthy Conversations – Suddenly, you can share baking recipes, movie reviews, or heartfelt apologies without using extra DMs.
Less Censorship – No more creative truncation or “o_O” glory‑breaks; just what you say.
Fresh Fun – Your friends are suddenly only a few scrolls away from your long‑form rants.

So next time you want to write a novel in a DM or just gossip at length, remember: Twitter’s freed your words, and you can now do it all in one go.

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