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“You curate information that you want to receive. It's a lot different because I'm not asking you if it's okay, I'm just saying I'm following your updates. That's why I don't think of Twitter as a social network.”

Quote by Biz Stone

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Biz Stone, born on March 10, 1974, is an American author known for his contributions to the social media industry. He is particularly recognized for his role in the founding and development of Twitter, a revolutionary social media platform that has transformed the way people access and share information. more

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