So the wikipedia definition for twitter is is a free social networking and micro-blogging service, that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates (otherwise known as tweets), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length. HUH? what is the point of using twitter. Just by reading the definition it seems like it would be a way to network which is highly important but honestly what is twitter.
After attempting to find out what twitter was on wikipedia i went to the twitter website and got a better understanding. At first it seemed like a more professional myspace. The website says it is a way to stay connected to family, friends and co- workers which led me to believe what is the point of using it if its just a mock myspace like how many other sites attempt. But I read a comment that said
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It’s one of the fastest-growing phenomena on the Internet. From TIME magazine
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Twitter is on its way to becoming the next killer app. From New York Times
These comments made me think that Twitter really is a big deal. I understand a little more now but if anyone can explain it better please do.
http://www.commoncraft.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TwitterTwitter
http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialnetworking/a/what-is-twitter.htm
It can be like a simple people tracker and contact list. Maybe I would use it for people im not really close to but have worked with at a company and we may have had good work chemistry. I think your idea of it is pretty muchwhat it is. I don’t see many families and close friends using it. It would be a more professional myspace. I believe the put a limit on the words or characters so people dont get so bogged down. You add ehats important and thats all.
Comment by Kris — November 19, 2008 @ 1:55 am
Last week I talked with 10 friends about twitter. They never heard about this before. After explain and did my best, just one was excited to start with twitter. I ask why? She told me, “because I like to have the best deal on travel, events, sales, etc and with twitter, I could have the best way to be update and not just me, if not all my friends, all the time” Well maybe not work for me but some people like it. It just find your own way to use it.
Comment by pilaregus — November 19, 2008 @ 6:04 am
You need to more than just explain what the topic is and get into what it makes you feel and what it does for your life.
Comment by mghorka — November 19, 2008 @ 2:04 pm