Filter
Exclude
Time range
-
Near
One of the biggest misconceptions about software development is that it's primarily about writing code. It's not. Writing code is the easy part. The difficult part is understanding the problem well enough to know what should be built in the first place. Most bugs don't come from poor coding. They come from poor understanding. That's why the best developers aren't always the fastest typists. They're often the best thinkers.
One of the biggest misconceptions about software development is that it's primarily about writing code. It's not. Writing code is the easy part. The difficult part is understanding the problem well enough to know what should be built in the first place. Most bugs don't come from poor coding. They come from poor understanding. That's why the best developers aren't always the fastest typists. They're often the best thinkers.
1
One of the biggest misconceptions about software development is that it's primarily about writing code. It's not. Writing code is the easy part. The difficult part is understanding the problem well enough to know what should be built in the first place. Most bugs don't come from poor coding. They come from poor understanding. That's why the best developers aren't always the fastest typists. They're often the best thinkers.
1
1
Karen Ievers retweeted
To read Ulysses is to understand widely held conceits about Jews in Ireland. Those same misconceptions are alive and kicking today. Joyce understood the multi-dimensional nature of the diaspora Jew, and in Leopold Bloom he created one of literature's most enduring Everyman. "The Citizen regards Zionist yearnings as validating the ancient suspicion of Jews as secret and conniving aliens, hence his scornful attitude towards Bloom’s outburst. For the quintessential Irish antisemite, Jews can never have a legitimate claim or a place to exist as themselves. The idea of a Jewish state draws from him as much ire as the Jewish desire for assimilation. For the Citizen, Jews are irredeemably and perpetually ‘strangers in the house’. " Superb insight in this @fathomjournal article. 🔗 below.
1
3
5
58
Replying to @SkylarSkye3
This is one of the funniest things WC visitors say about America. Like many misconceptions about the US, they had no idea how vast this country is. Meanwhile, I’m laughing in Texan about people who bring a pillow and pack a lunch for a 30 minute drive.

ALT Coach Beard Texas Texas Longhorns GIF

7
Cape Verde deserve. The gap between what people think African football is and what it actually is remains one of football's biggest misconceptions. 2/2
7
Fighting for my health, people thought I was on drugs because of the marks from insulin. It's wild how quickly rumors spread when you're struggling. #HealthJourney #Misconceptions
Nick Newman retweeted
Classic #PONT from 26 July 1939: POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS -LIFE DOWN IN THE COUNTRY #Country #bulls
1
5
93
Replying to @ShazinOr
No, what you need to do is a little more research and stop relying on clickbait headlines as your primary source of information. Reading a headline isn't the same as understanding the topic. Let me help you out, Shazrolet. I've included some information below, and I genuinely hope you'll take a few minutes to read it. You don't have to agree with me, but at least base your opinion on the facts rather than the headlines. One of the biggest misconceptions in the nicotine debate is that nicotine itself is responsible for all smoking-related diseases. While nicotine is addictive and not risk-free, researchers have spent decades studying its potential therapeutic effects separate from smoking. Areas of ongoing research include: • Cognitive function and attention – Nicotine has been shown to improve attention, alertness, and working memory in some studies. • Neurodegenerative diseases – Researchers have investigated nicotine's potential role in conditions such as Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease because nicotine interacts with receptors involved in brain function. • Mental health disorders – Studies have explored nicotine's effects on symptoms associated with conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, schizophrenia, and cognitive impairment. • Inflammatory conditions – Scientists continue to investigate nicotine's interaction with the body's cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, which may influence immune responses. At the same time, it's important to be honest about the risks. Nicotine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, is highly addictive, and should not be used by youth, pregnant women, or people with certain medical conditions unless under medical supervision. What many people don't realize is that most smoking-related cancers, COPD, and emphysema are caused by the toxic chemicals produced by burning tobacco—not by nicotine itself. Science should follow the evidence, not the stigma. Understanding both the risks and potential benefits of nicotine is how we make informed public health decisions.
2
Sugano’s remark "Aren't you a murderer?" to Gov Saito is clear defamation. Watching the video ⁠with no background, my relative completely misunderstood that the Gov had a criminal record. Causing such severe misconceptions leaves no room for debate.
1
1
12
these are not "good points" but clear feminine misconceptions about what 'masculinity' means. men don't give themself unrealistic standards. they don't think about 'maybe talking less with their hands' or about how to smile on photo's. women do.
6
億っくん♬ retweeted
There have been misconceptions circulating around perpetual futures contracts. I want to correct the record on these important matters related to the perpetual contract structure and the @CFTC’s recent approvals of these contracts. 🧵👇
36
49
308
63,707
Replying to @TheoAbuAgada
If I were you, I will speak less and focus on correcting misconceptions peddled around your party. You may return to this road again in the future. Learn smartly, younger brother.
4
David Trepp retweeted
How can we tackle misconceptions about nicotine? It starts with how we think about policy. On The @SmokelessWord: Live from the Lab, Dr James Murphy and Joe Gitchell explore the role of policy in reducing smoking prevalence and misconceptions about nicotine. Watch now.
58
208
1,264
3,055,230
LUCℹ️ Ⓜ️🅰️RTℹ️NS retweeted
What Impressions Actually Count Toward Monetization on X? One of the biggest misconceptions on X is that every impression earns money. It doesn't. Many creators celebrate getting 1 million, 5 million, or even 20 million impressions, only to receive a payout that is much lower than they expected. The reason is simple: not all impressions are treated equally for monetization. 1. An impression is not the same as a monetizable impression An impression simply means your post was displayed to someone. Whether they liked it or ignored it, if it appeared on their screen, it can count as an impression in your analytics. However, the impressions used for creator payouts are based on a different calculation than the number shown in your analytics. 2. X gives more weight to impressions from paying users According to X, creator earnings are influenced by: - Verified Home Timeline impressions - Who views your content - The viewer's subscription tier - The content format For example, X states that views from Premium subscribers may carry more value than views from Basic subscribers. This means two creators can each have 5 million impressions and earn completely different amounts because the audiences viewing their posts are different. 3. Quality of the audience matters Suppose: - Creator A gets 5 million impressions mostly from free users. - Creator B gets 5 million impressions but a large portion comes from Premium users who actively engage. Creator B is likely to earn significantly more because X's monetization system rewards interactions from paying users and meaningful conversations rather than simply raw exposure. 4. The Home Timeline matters X specifically mentions Verified Home Timeline impressions as a factor in payout calculations. In simple terms, impressions generated when your content is shown in users' Home feeds—especially to verified users—carry importance in the monetization formula. 5. Organic impressions help with eligibility To qualify for Creator Revenue Sharing, X currently requires: - An active Premium subscription - At least 5 million organic impressions within the last three months - At least 500 verified followers - Compliance with X's rules and availability in a supported country Reaching 5 million impressions makes you eligible to apply, but it does not guarantee a large payout. 6. Why creators with millions of impressions sometimes earn very little Many creators assume: «More impressions = More money.» The reality is closer to: «The type of audience and how they interact with your content matter just as much as the total impression count.» A viral post seen mostly by free accounts may earn less than a smaller post that attracts substantial engagement from Premium users. 7. There is no fixed rate per million impressions You may see claims like: - "$100 per million impressions" - "$1,000 per million impressions" These figures are unreliable because X does not publish a fixed payout rate. The company says earnings are influenced by multiple factors, including verified Home Timeline impressions and who is viewing the content, and it can change the formula over time. The takeaway If your goal is monetization on X, don't focus only on chasing massive view counts. Focus on creating content that: - Gets distributed in users' Home timelines - Attracts engagement from Premium and verified users - Sparks genuine conversations - Builds an audience that returns consistently On X, every impression may count in your analytics, but not every impression contributes equally to your earnings.
3
6
12
173
Replying to @XTexchange
Which misconceptions about AI infrastructure investing do you encounter most frequently, and what evidence-based perspectives would help retail participants make more informed decisions? UID 5813700003471
11