Question:

If I remove a direct message from Twitter, will the recipient retain access to it?

Answer:

Twitter’s DM feature is designed to be a private conversation between two users, and just like an email or a text message, once it is sent, the sender does not have control over it anymore. The action of deleting a DM only affects your view of the conversation. If you want a message to be completely removed from both sides of the conversation, both the sender and the recipient must delete it.

It’s important to note that Twitter does not notify users when a DM has been deleted by the other party. So, if you delete a message, the recipient will not be informed of this action. However, if they have push notifications enabled for DMs, they may have already seen the message before you had the chance to delete it.

In summary, deleting a DM on Twitter will remove it from your inbox, but not from the recipient’s. Always think carefully before sending a DM, as once it’s sent, it’s out of your hands. If you need to retract a statement or correct information, the best course of action is to send a follow-up message explaining the situation.