Now anyone can Direct Message you on Twitter

Apr 20, 2015 - 18:23
Apr 20, 2015 - 18:26
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Now anyone can Direct Message you on Twitter
Twitter made the changes today (Picture: PA)

From today, anyone can Direct Message you on Twitter.

Up until now the two users had to be following each other before a private message could be sent.

But now we'll be given the choice to opt in to receive Direct Messages from any user on the planet.

A Twitter blog post reads: ‘Today, we're changing how direct messaging works so that it's even easier for you to communicate one-to-one or with a chosen group of people, anywhere in the world.

‘Previously, if you wanted to send a Direct Message to the ice cream shop down the street about how much you love their salted caramel flavor, you'd have to ask them to follow you first.

‘With today's changes, the ice cream shop can opt to receive Direct Messages from anyone; so you can privately send your appreciation for the salted caramel without any barriers.'

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