If the social networking website Twitter was no more, the general public would probably not be as affected as the journalists. This is because the social media web platform has become an important tool for them to get news and reach people.
Ever since billionaire Elon Musk took control of Twitter and began firing staff, speculation has been rife that the platform would soon shut down, according to French news agency AFP.
Nick Newman of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism says, "Most journalists can't quit (Twitter). It is actually an important part of their work.
"It was a new way of connecting with people that was a fantastic resource for doing case studies and for experts," he said.
But in the meantime, Twitter has also become a competitor that replaces the newsroom and brings to the masses the news of terrorist attacks, natural disasters or any important 'breaking news'.
Nick Newman said, "Journalists are beginning to realize that they will no longer be the only source of news, and that their role will be to contextualize and verify the news."
It also meant that journalists were connected to the platform to get timely updates on the announcements of politicians and celebrities.
This dependence on Twitter for news by journalists has also created many problems.
Nick Newman believes that the 'debates' on Twitter are mostly elitist. It's certainly been a problem in newsrooms.
Despite all the speculation and concerns, many believe the site will 'live on'.
"I don't think it's very likely that Twitter will shut down anytime soon," says Stephen Barnard, a sociologist at Butler University in the United States.
However, he said that there is a good reason for journalists to be afraid of Twitter being shut down.
"They will lose access to a large, powerful and diverse social network and a positive source of their professional identity," Barnard said.
