tweet storm

Serial social outburst

A tweet storm is a rapid series of tweets posted in quick succession, usually by one person on a single topic.

The term can describe someone venting frustration, making an extended argument, or reacting to breaking news: She went on a tweet storm about the new policy.

Also spelled tweetstorm.

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volume/quantity

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Casual, unelaborated observation

emotional intensity

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Controlled, proportional reply

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engagement level

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Absence of broadcast communication

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