Twitter Rate Limit Issues
A Weekend of Chaos on Twitter
Twitter users faced a chaotic weekend starting with sudden changes in who could tweet and send direct messages. The issue culminated in a widespread rate limit error that affected the platform's website, apps, and TweetDeck.
Rate Limit Exceeded
Many users encountered a "Rate limit exceeded" message when attempting to access Twitter. The rate limit is a measure put in place to prevent abuse and excessive use of the platform. However, in this case, the rate limit was triggered unexpectedly.
Temporary Limit on Tweets
As of Monday, July 3, 2023, Twitter has implemented a temporary limit on the number of tweets that users can see. This measure is designed to address the ongoing rate limit issue.
Backend Problem
Twitter has acknowledged that the rate limit issue stems from a problem with their backend systems. Engineers are working to fix the problem and restore the platform to normal operation.
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