Dustin Gandof
Twitter bots have long been a unique and influential feature of the platform. However, as Twitter continues to clamp down on malicious automation, many of our favorite bots have disappeared from the platform. In this article, we pay our respects to some of the best bots that Twitter has seen and their contributions to the platform.
One of the most useful and influential bots that Twitter has seen in recent years is the Twitter Bots for Good initiative. This initiative aims to build and support bots that foster positive change in society. Some of the bots that were part of this initiative include the CrisisAlert bot, which provides real-time updates on natural disasters and emergencies across the world, and the CallYourReps bot, which provides users with contact information for their elected representatives in the United States.
Another popular bot that we bid farewell to is the Emoji Mashup Bot. This bot combined two random emojis to create new and creative variations of the popular symbols. The bot became so popular that it inspired a trend of emoji collaborations, where Twitter users would combine emojis in their tweets to create new and unique meanings.
Moreover, one of the bots that provided a ray of sunshine to many Twitter users was the Monorail Cat bot. This bot replaced all the images in a Twitter thread with a picture of a cat riding on a monorail. The bot became widely popular and provided people with a much-needed break from the sometimes-heavy content that can fill up their Twitter feeds.
In conclusion, Twitter bots have played a crucial role in shaping the platform, providing users with entertainment, information, and creativity. As Twitter continues to refine its policies around bots, we can only hope that some of our favorites will make a comeback. Until then, we say RIP to the best bots on Twitter and thank them for their contribution to the platform.
