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In Twitter, how is the @reply feature different from sending direct messages?

asked on 21st Sep 2011 | 1 Answers | Answer It!

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answered on 21st Sep 2011 | |

An @reply is a public message sent regardless of follow-ship that anyone can view. A direct message can only be sent by someone you follow, and is a private message that only the author and recipient can view.

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