A Comprehensive Guide to Twitter Archives: Understanding Scoping Rules and Seed Selection

Twitter archives are an essential tool for preserving and retrieving valuable information from the vast expanse of the internet. As a user, you may have found yourself wondering how to effectively curate your tweets and make sure that all relevant content is preserved. In this article, we'll delve into the world of Twitter archives, exploring scoping rules and seed selection to help you get started.

Scoping Rules for Twitter Archives

When it comes to archiving tweets, it's essential to understand how our crawler accesses Twitter feeds. The proper formatting above enables our crawler to access Twitter feeds, but sometimes you may notice that certain media is missing from your earlier Twitter archives. Fear not! You can apply the following optional scope modifications to ensure that all content is captured:

* Exclude additional languages: By default, all new Twitter seeds will have scoping rules applied at the seed level to ensure that embedded images, icons, and glyphs are archived.

* Expand scope into include URL if it matches the SURT: This allows you to archive only the feed that you specify, rather than all of Twitter!

Default Scoping Rules for New Seeds

As of May 14, 2019, new Twitter seeds will have default scoping rules automatically applied at the seed level. These rules aim to ensure that embedded images, icons, and glyphs are archived. However, if you're using older seeds, you can update them manually or follow our standard guidance for adding seeds.

Best Practices for Selecting and Formatting Your Twitter Seeds

When selecting your Twitter seeds, it's essential to be specific. You can choose from various formats, such as:

* A specific user's feed

* A hashtag feed

* A specific search

Remember to include the HTTPS protocol when formulating your seed, rather than HTTP. This will ensure that you archive only the specified feed and not all of Twitter.

Twitter archives are an invaluable tool for preserving valuable information from the internet. By understanding scoping rules and selecting your seeds wisely, you can ensure that all relevant content is captured and preserved. Whether you're a user looking to curate your tweets or an administrator managing multiple accounts, this comprehensive guide has provided you with the necessary knowledge to get started.