Steve Smith quits Twitter in the most Steve Smith fashion possible

Published Oct. 17, 2014 9:17 a.m. ET

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Brett Smiley

He was just too competitive and dominant for his own good. There's more.

That's a good way of putting it. Twitter is a great way for fans and athletes to interact directly, but at a cost to athletes who have to deal with Internet tough guys, haters and even threats. There are a lot of Cover-2 corners out there who love the safety net of anonymity and a pitchfork mob to back them up.   

Smith went on explain that he felt the line had blurred between social media and the world right before him, and he felt it was time to change his priorities.

Part of Smith's realignment was pointing his followers to the account for his foundation, which focuses on child health and wellness, domestic violence and family issues.

So, good for Smith.

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