We got completely different takeaways from this article. My takeaway tldr is: "don't stop buying our app just because the future is bleak". This statement struck me in particular:
> We’ll be working with Twitter over the next 6 months to make sure we comply with these new requirements as much as possible.
As much as possible? You have to comply 100%, I'm pretty sure Twitter won't be happy with you just making an effort. The new display requirements and the requirements not to include extended functionality nearly eliminate clients' ability to compete on anything other than just looks. Tweetbot features like Mute are going to have to go away.
I'm not doubting their commitment at all, by the way. I just read this article as a glass half-full perspective.