Pros and Cons of Twitter's 140-Character Limit, Part 2

Should Twitter consider increasing its 140-character limit? Some have said Twitter should double the amount. On Friday, I listed the pros of the current system. Today, as promised, are the cons. Where do you fall in the Twitter debate?

Cons

You Can’t Say A Lot in 140 Characters
In all honesty, it’s not easy to craft a compelling, understandable message in just 140 characters. Some argue this makes you a better writer by forcing you to focus on the point being made, but sometimes it simply can ruin what you are trying to say.

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