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Even though many tools like TweetDeck already have the ReTweet feature, now Twitter officially have added that feature. So have you used it or does it make any difference? I dont mind putting the RT @.... before a tweet.

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This thread captures the early reactions to Twitter’s native Retweet. The modern, practical view is to treat retweeting as three separate tools and pick the one that matches your goal: amplify, add context, or converse.

  • Native retweet — best when the goal is fast amplification. It preserves the original tweet and author, keeps the timeline clean, and is the simplest way to boost visibility.
  • Quote retweet (retweet with comment) — use when adding your perspective matters. It embeds the original tweet, gives space for your take or call-to-action, and keeps a clear link back to the source.
  • Manual RT (typing RT @username ...) — useful only if you must edit the text (translate, shorten, or correct). It creates a new tweet rather than linking cleanly to the original, so use it sparingly.

For marketing and community management (a point raised by and ), prefer quote retweets to add value for followers and to frame curated content. Use native retweets to endorse or promote partners and to acknowledge authors without clutter. Track performance with Twitter Analytics or your social dashboard to see which approach drives clicks and engagement.

Quick etiquette and troubleshooting notes: do not over-retweet identical items; when retweeting breaking news, check the source first; avoid automated blanket retweets without moderation; and remember replies are for starting or continuing conversations, not for broad amplification (as pointed out). Echoing and , if you want to add a comment, the in-platform "retweet with comment" feature is now the cleanest option.

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Member Avatar for webagentspro

The new RT functionality will be very useful, especially for those of us that favor using Twitter on the web. You don't have to cut and paste to RT, but shame that you won’t have the option to add comments.

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Member Avatar for MktgRob

Haven't used it, probably won't. I like to comment in my retweets and based on what webagentspro said in their post, the new function does not allow comments.

Member Avatar for InsightsDigital

Oh I did not know that. So I would not find retweeting useful then.

Member Avatar for Archibald

I think we are confusing all the matters. I want to make it clear. There are two options just under every post of one’s followings. One is Reply and another is Retweet. Both options have different functions. They are not for the similar function. By using reply option one can reply or make a comment on following’s tweet to that particular following , while by using retweet option one can get his followings’ tweets as his own tweet and can post it for his or her followers.

Member Avatar for wiicopy

I think the concept of retweet means copy other people tweet, it like tagging other people comment and make it on your own and twet space, I am not yet familiar with this feature but seems will be great for marketing once I got around 1-2 k follower

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I noticed that now Facebook has the new feature like Twitter's retweet where one can share comments. I actually like this better than Twitter's RT.

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