“i suggest you read my translation of this thread”: twitter and paratextual interventions of the journalator

Journalators, journalists who actively leverage translation withintheir professional practice, are increasingly utilizing social media platformsto disseminate content, engage with audiences, and establish themselves asexperts. this study delves into the paratextual interventions employed byjournalators on twitter, specifically focusing on forms and functions of theseinterventions. the analysis reveals diverse paratextual forms includingtranslations of selected segments with hyperlinks to the original content,translations accompanied by contextualization to aid comprehension, andinvitations extended to readers to engage with the journalator's work. byexamining these forms, the study highlights the multifaceted nature ofparatexts within the context of journalistic translation on twitter. the studyalso explores the various functions served by these paratexts, drawing uponestablished typologies from paratextual studies. the findings reveal thatjournalator paratexts serve a multitude of purposes, encompassingreferential, hermeneutic, community-building and commercial functions.this research underscores the significant role of social media platforms liketwitter in expanding the scope of journalators, their paratextual practices,and their agency. the study concludes by emphasizing the need for furtherexploration of this evolving landscape, highlighting the potential for deeperinsights into the intricate interplay between journalators, their audiences,and the paratexts they craft on social media platforms.