To idealists, Twitter’s mantra seems to be “brevity is the soul of wit.” While some will demonstrate that the “wit” in Twitter is only found in the name (and my account: @cuppajoe7, hit it up when you get a chance), I want to acknowledge the hidden benefits of the multi-tool platform in all its 140-character glory.

However, the social media giant has proposed raising the typical 140-character limit to 10,000 (my character count: 290 thus far).

OK, this is getting ridiculous. I can scarcely check my feed for 140-character tweets already (it’s hard enough to stay focused for 20 characters – my eyes get watery).

Twitter is already THE golden standard of journalism, so I mean, we can only expect illuminating, eloquent essays from other millennials with seemingly limitless space. In the space I am allotted, I compose sparse and skillfully crafted Tweets (at least I hope that’s the sort of vibe I give off).

Where else could I discuss the merits of recent political developments AND mine the endless ore of recent Vines and celebrity tweets? It’s truly unique in that way, and I think this lovely blend of the serious and the trivial ought to be an experience for all who participate in the medium.

As much fun as it is to browse through the lovely gossip of the day, I prefer taking my time to read recent news articles through other accounts. That’s how I justify my Twitter usage—and of course, I will indulge myself in a couple of completely asinine, hilarious Tweets as well. You will too, if you read beyond this point:

@Buncahn: I don’t know, twenty-one pilots sounds excessive. I mean, how big is the plane?

@cuppajoe7: *on Jeopardy!*

He is sometimes called the cutest man in television history.

Me: Who is Alex Trebek?

Alex: *giggling and blushing* $30000

@OnionSports: Traffic Already Lining Up To Be Late to L.A. Rams’ Opening Game

We need to accept Twitter for what it is; the social media platform has increased millennials’— here’s where I sound like a disgruntled baby boomer — accessibility to news sites and insightful articles, but has also polluted the Internet with misogynistic content, useless polls, and stale jokes. With this proposed addition of characters, what else could we expect from the generation doomed to fail?

In a time where teens who want to read the latest New Yorker have to subscribe or attempt to hack beyond the impenetrable ad-wall of “pay before you can read the entire article,” social media can be the vehicle to stay updated with the latest developments.

Tweets aren’t essays (definitely many that I’ve seen have not been remotely close) and it should stay that way. Twitter should be an access point, not a final destination…HEY. I know this article is beyond 140 characters, but you could look a little more alive. Get some color in those cheeks. Get that phone out of your right hand and exit out of that Buzzfeed quiz you so innocently clicked on. Your eyes look beautiful glazed over like that, though.

There is no wonder this generation is so starved for attention. We can’t even stay focused for the long article about Twitter.

This is so absolutely unbelievable, I might Tweet about it.