I think it&#x27;s important to remember that twitter took more than $750 Million in funding prior to going public.  Even if it was still a private company, those investors would expect a return on their investment, forcing twitter into a similar &quot;growth or profitability&quot; focus.  It&#x27;s really only possible for a company to focus on sustainable growth and small profits if it isn&#x27;t beholden to anyone&#x27;s expectations.