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[Thread: 5 Traits of PTI supporters on Twitter in difficult times]
I was part of the PTI Twitter team handling the official account frm 2014-16 & then made a move in 2016 to lead the FB team till the 2018 elections. As the campaign head for two different types of audiences,(1/n)
I was part of the PTI Twitter team handling the official account frm 2014-16 & then made a move in 2016 to lead the FB team till the 2018 elections. As the campaign head for two different types of audiences,(1/n)
here& #39;s what I learnt about PTI fan base on twitter:
1. While most of them come from educated backgrounds & good colleges/universities, they have always underrated the potential and popularity of the party. They get under the influence of rival political parties very soon (2/n)
1. While most of them come from educated backgrounds & good colleges/universities, they have always underrated the potential and popularity of the party. They get under the influence of rival political parties very soon (2/n)
2. Unfortunately, there’s a herd mentality, particularly on twitter. Some rumor erupts and most of them would tweet and rant on it without checking the veracity of the claim. Some don& #39;t even know basic photoshop and cry on fake screengrabs. (2/n)
3. There’s a serious lack of patience and inability to look at the details. Case in point the recent TLP fiasco: Has Saad Rizvi been released? Has TLP been unbanned? Have the cases against miscreants shelved? The actual politics lies in the details [and lacunaes thereof] (3/n)
4. Public on Twitter is often the most privileged class in Pakistan and devoid of ground politics. I work with blue-collar cadre and I can tell you the situation had escalated heavily. IK’s and Sheikh Rasheed’s life was in serious danger. (4/n)
5. When unable to stand against the floodgate of criticism and point-scoring by opponents, the official team will be made the focus of criticism. The official team will respond only after something is given or issued (5/n)
by the leadership. Until then, they are bound to stay quiet. The official team cannot do somersaults. Also, the are the best ones to pick-up infighting and criticize internal members without any deep thinking. (6/n)
They& #39;re a perfect example of "success has many parents, failure is an orphan. (n/n)
