Broad Quote by Dick Costolo
“You can choose to listen to one end of the spectrum or the other on Twitter, just like you can on television. But hopefully what we've done is given a voice to that broad middle ground.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Twitter Town Hall, 2015
He highlights how Twitter offers polarized extremes but also a moderate middle, aiming to amplify balanced voices.
In simple terms: Twitter can give voice to moderate perspectives.
Seek and share middle‑ground viewpoints.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social media strategy
- community building
- political dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can platforms encourage nuanced conversation?
- What incentives help users share moderate views?
Balancing extremes can be hard when audiences prefer sensational content.