moonman239 said:I think it would be nice if PF would randomly post a link to an unanswered forum thread on Twitter. That would help the thread starter greatly, because then PF members who are following Physics Forums and who are currently on Twitter will be notified of the question.
The purpose of this is to increase engagement on the forum by sharing interesting and thought-provoking questions on a popular social media platform. This can also help attract new users to the forum who may be interested in the topic of the question.
The random unanswered question is selected using a randomized algorithm that pulls from a pool of all unanswered questions on the forum. This ensures that all questions have an equal chance of being shared on the Twitter account.
Yes, anyone with a Twitter account can participate in this update. The more people who share the link, the more exposure the forum will receive, ultimately leading to more potential answers for the unanswered question.
This can vary depending on the activity on the forum and the engagement on the Twitter account. It is recommended to update at least once a day to keep the content fresh and to reach a larger audience.
No, as long as the Twitter account is not spamming or promoting inappropriate content, it is within the forum rules to share links to unanswered questions. However, it is always best to check with the forum's guidelines before sharing any external links.