I mean, you could just talk.

– Ian Hislop absolutely nailing the pointless nature of Twitter

Specifically, as a space to convene and discuss serious issues? We’re past time for everybody to stop pretending like that’s a good idea.

To be clear:

I don't think it's a good idea on Micro.blog either. None of these discussions can ever be a net-good for anything if they take place in these restrictive and warped environments.

Sure, use timeline-based networks as broadcast tools for leading people to the better spaces for such discussions. But they shouldn't also be where the discussions themselves take place.

@mjdescy I think the very best spaces are physical, in-person, especially in which the confines of the discussion are made as clear as possible. But even away from that, there are;

• video calls;
• audio calls;
• emails;
• chatrooms (Discord, etc).

... and maybe more? Either way, I think other online spaces are already much better than the "public square" format, let alone the superior quality of the physical world.