Two minutes ago, Twitter decided that I had to ‘Verify’ my account. They insist on sending a confirmation text to my mobile phone. That cannot happen, as my phone is not working at the moment.
So it looks like I will be off Twitter for the foreseeable future, if not for ever.
Just so you know.
beetleypete 
If you are using the Firefox browser, there is a solution, Pete! You have to look for an twitter app. This one integrates perfectly into the browser, like on the phone. Michael
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I have the Chrome browser, and usually it is not a problem. But they want to send a code to my phone, and my phone is still not working.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Twitter is mostly so vitriolic that you’re probably not missing much. I am surprised they didn’t offer a different reset option.
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People have sent me tips, Abbi, but I am not feeling well enough to struggle with them at the moment.
I have no vitriol on Twitter, as I only use ot to share blog posts, and for the occasional Direct Message.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve seen somebody else complaining of the same with Twitter. Something must be afoot. I know somebody who can’t access his mobile because the nearest mobile mast to his house has been pulled down, so I’m not sure what his options are either. Technology is supposed to make life easier, but that is not always the case. I had major problems with Twitter earlier on but I’m not holding my breath… Take care, Pete, and I hope you manage to sort the issue with the phone, Twitter or no twitter.
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Thanks, Olga. I have the Flu now, so will have to wait until I am well enough to go into Norwich and try to sort out the phone.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’ll feel better for it.
I don’t do twitter. All that thinking for a brief window of visibility.
Life’s too short.
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Thanks, Cathy. It is very handy for messaging friends, which is mainly what I use it for.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ugh, just ugh!
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Yes, a double ‘Ugh’ is most appropriate, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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so sorry, Pete. i feel you. take care. 🙂
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Thanks, Wilma.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh dear, Pete…I feel your pain…I am so not as techi as all these social media accounts want me to be and it is certainly frustrating at times…I have gotten to the point when like you I have had enough of changes and just don’t want to be bothered with it all …be well and take care …:) x
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Thanks, Carol. I need a break fro the constant frustrations of technology.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Just like that, you’ve destressed. Get rid of things that make you unhappy. Like you say, life is too short to be pissed off all the time.
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I have had a lot of anger this year, Cindy. It has made me feel run down and unhappy.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Well stop it. 😉
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It’s all about the collection of data – and everything they can glee from and about you.
Tech has become a monster.
It’s getting if we want to play, THEY will determine the rules. Something of a snare once people are entangled/addicted to social media….social media which was suppose to be simply light and fun….no longer.
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I agree. It is becoming too overwhelming for me. I need to leave it to the 12 year-olds.
Best wishes, Pete.
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As frustrating as it is, especially in your special case, but those accounts need to be verified from time to time as they’re too easily hacked.
I do hope you’ll get your cell-phone back working again soon.
Best,
Pit
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Thanks, Pit. To be honest, i am undergoing a complete reevaluation of whether or not I can be bothered to continue with all these ‘hurdles’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sometimes this reflection is relly necessary. It is quite a few times that I’m thinking “why bother with all that?”
Take care,
Pit
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Argh!🤬
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It’ just one thing after another, Kim. I thought technology was supposed to make life easier, not harder. I am completely sick of it all.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Okay…I have done some googling, and I might have found something to help you: try this link:
View at Medium.com
I have also found this video on Youtube… https://youtu.be/5Tzj4dIBO1A
Hope this helps!
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Thanks very much, Michel. That’s kind of you. I will look at the link tomorrow, when I am less tired, and in a better mood. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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No problem Pete, take care, and get some rest. I hope it will help😊
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Sheesh, what’s next on your plate??
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Lelia, I have had enough, I really have. I might be happier walking away from all of it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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No, you won’t. I hope, because we’d miss you way too much 😠😁
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To be honest, I am close to that. If technology does not make thing simpler, what’s the point of it?
Best wishes, Pete.
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I still haven’t gotten onto Twitter. I figure I already have too much social media to deal with!
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I mainly use it for publicising my blog posts. But like WordPress, it has ‘changed its style’. I am so sick of all of these tech changes, Susanne. I am close to giving it all up, to be honest.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I understand your frustration. One thing after another!
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I’m having some of the same issues because my computer is down and I only have my phone. What happened to syncing?
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Jacquie, between WordPress, Twitter, and my phone company, I am on the verge of going back to pen and paper, honestly!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Social media is not being your friend these days…LOL chuq
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I am close to giving up on all of it, to be honest.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I use Twitter for news….and WP…after that I go old school….chuq
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I share blog posts on it. Now I can’t even do that. Sick of it all, chuq, the unnecessary Tech Shit!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I know….these techies rule….it is sad chuq
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Ahhh! The wonders of technology!
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Shaily, I actually hate it! I am very close to shutting it all down, and walking away.
Best wishes, Pete.
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🤣🤣🤣 hey, Pete! You’ve held the fort for this long. I hope you continue because you give hope to technology-phobic people like me.
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Hope you get your phone fixed soon. At least I’ve been released from Facebook jail 🙂 There’s always something, isn’t there???
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This tech stuff makes me want to walk away from all of it, to be honest. But I would miss my friends like you!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am also having trouble with twitter, Pete. They are upgrading and it seems to be causing a lot of people grief.
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Thanks for letting me know, Robbie. I don’t even use it that much, and they have blocked me!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I notice that you mostly retweet. That might be what triggered Twitter’s action.
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Could be, David. Until I get my phone fixed, I will not be around on Twitter, that’s for sure.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I still haven’t figured out twitter or Instagram. Warmest regards, Theo
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This came out of the blue, Theo.
Best wishes, Pete.
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