I'm not talking about people you know who use twitter, but i'm referring to the news, media, politicians, and celebrities that talk about twitter and use twitter.
Whenever I watch the news, it seems like every single reporter on that news channel has twitter. Besides that, politicians have started using twitter now. Its understandable that they want to become more relevant in our lives and want to inform their followers of what they're doing, but the things they update us on twitter...they aren't even really informing us...its just some witty few sentences they made up to sound exciting.
And the news doesn't just use twitter, they talk about using twitter...which is all the more crazy.
can someone put a positive light on twitter and make me change my mind?
[EDIT] 6/24
With the ongoing situation in Iran and the protests...it seems that twitter has been a big help to the Iranian people on finding about about the most recent updates...so it looks like twitter is finally put to good use.
+ Does Twitter Bother/annoy You + ...semi-complaint thread..sort of
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 06:19 PM
There is no positive light on twitter. It is for status updates like msn. you know how people always put i am feeling good i am feeling great, twitter lets you do that without being on msn. that's why people like it. I suppose if you had a lot of friends following you on twitter it would be useful. but my friends think it's dumb as heck. i use it on my blog though it's true.
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 06:49 PM
Twitter is ok. It's like myspace without the space i guess. I use it for my blog but that's about it. I don't see myself keeping it long term... for now it's okay but in the long run it's another thing to update.
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 06:54 PM
it's dumb as heck and i find it annoying!
really..
don't bother changing your mind.
really..
don't bother changing your mind.
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 06:56 PM
I frickin' HATE twitter. What is the point of making a program that is nothing but CONSTANT facebook updates?!
"I'm going to sleep"
"I woke up"
"I'm going to the bathroom"
... Seriously. People's lives are not that interesting.
"I'm going to sleep"
"I woke up"
"I'm going to the bathroom"
... Seriously. People's lives are not that interesting.
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 09:06 PM
I don't know much about twitter. But then again I'm kind of old-school.
I just use a megaphone.
I just use a megaphone.
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 09:34 PM
I think it's stupid, but I just created a twitter for my hamster.
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I guess I'm just that bored...
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I guess I'm just that bored...
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 09:42 PM
QUOTE (HERMIT @ May 6 2009, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know much about twitter. But then again I'm kind of old-school.
I just use a megaphone.
I just use a megaphone.
being old school is sexy.
QUOTE (squishybear @ May 6 2009, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it's stupid, but I just created a twitter for my hamster.
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I guess I'm just that bored...
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I guess I'm just that bored...
hahah...but i wouldn't mind following your hamster
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 09:53 PM
Unless you are following a twitter page full of resources I see it of not really of use.
As a student in Commercial Design some twitter pages are quite helpful:
http://twitter.com/ilovetypography
Gives you a quick run through of daily design news. And if wanting to look more in-depth,
I can go to this individuals blog.
For celebrities I see how it works to their advantage; being able to lay rumors to rest and keep updated with other fellow celebrities.
Not really of use to normal folks unless you really love the daily gossip and want to stalk a celebrity.
However do I find it annoying how regular news stations take advantage and use it as an advertisement outlet.
Really not needed when they have their own websites and news/community forums.
As a student in Commercial Design some twitter pages are quite helpful:
http://twitter.com/ilovetypography
Gives you a quick run through of daily design news. And if wanting to look more in-depth,
I can go to this individuals blog.
For celebrities I see how it works to their advantage; being able to lay rumors to rest and keep updated with other fellow celebrities.
Not really of use to normal folks unless you really love the daily gossip and want to stalk a celebrity.
However do I find it annoying how regular news stations take advantage and use it as an advertisement outlet.
Really not needed when they have their own websites and news/community forums.
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 02:02 AM
I'm not fond of... celebs (and just people) jumping on the Twitter, Facebook, you name it bandwagon.
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 02:40 AM
Before the news had too much death / war / politics, now it has too much twitter. Maybe you should write them a letter and tell them to talk about unicorns and candy.
Twitter is for microblogging. It allows celebrities to instantly interact with fans, which I think is hella cool, because I've gotten the opportunity to talk to some of the people I look up to. I also can stay up on my friends / acquaintances without talking to them (because I really don't have the time / inspiration to all the time) and I can ignore or not respond to anything because it's not so personal.
And there's dudes on it with inspirational quotes every day, which is really nice. Or just a quick joke / funny pic / piece of news to share.
I like it. And for all the people that don't like it, I'm glad they're not on it, because they're what makes Facebook Facebook, and what keeps Twitter Twitter. Facebook is for complainers! :P (no no, seriously, check the status updates on Facebook and then compare them to Twitter. You can't honestly tell me that Facebook isn't more ego / gossip driven)
"I hate change! I hate new things! I HATE HEARING ABOUT THEM!", get over it, eventually you're the ones that end up on the bandwagons.
*opens his umbrella for the ensuing garbage thrown*
Twitter is for microblogging. It allows celebrities to instantly interact with fans, which I think is hella cool, because I've gotten the opportunity to talk to some of the people I look up to. I also can stay up on my friends / acquaintances without talking to them (because I really don't have the time / inspiration to all the time) and I can ignore or not respond to anything because it's not so personal.
And there's dudes on it with inspirational quotes every day, which is really nice. Or just a quick joke / funny pic / piece of news to share.
I like it. And for all the people that don't like it, I'm glad they're not on it, because they're what makes Facebook Facebook, and what keeps Twitter Twitter. Facebook is for complainers! :P (no no, seriously, check the status updates on Facebook and then compare them to Twitter. You can't honestly tell me that Facebook isn't more ego / gossip driven)
"I hate change! I hate new things! I HATE HEARING ABOUT THEM!", get over it, eventually you're the ones that end up on the bandwagons.
*opens his umbrella for the ensuing garbage thrown*
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 06:24 AM
I don't understand the ADD self-absorption that the media/news outlets/celebs are giving Twitter. I guess they all wanted to be "IN" with the new social networking site before everyone else was in on it?
It reminds me of The Soup's little bit on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iglWyCGFTts
It reminds me of The Soup's little bit on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iglWyCGFTts
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 06:44 AM
I never been on twitter, but I'm getting sick and tired of it. The new myspace.
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 06:45 AM
i find the constant twitter chatter of the media somewhat annoying, but it hasn't made me think of twitter any less.
i didn't "get" twitter when i first started using it, but now am finding it a great way to keep updated on events in my area, news blips, recent scientific/medical findings, etc etc etc. it all depends on who you're following and how you use it.
i didn't "get" twitter when i first started using it, but now am finding it a great way to keep updated on events in my area, news blips, recent scientific/medical findings, etc etc etc. it all depends on who you're following and how you use it.
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 06:45 AM
I think twitter is one of the most pointless things. Facebook already has those one liner status messages. Also, if you want to write more, use a blog. Twitter is just unleashing/promoting more narcissism in today's society.
I agree to an extent, but I much rather load up the front page of NYT or whatever I am following.
QUOTE (dafleur @ May 6 2009, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i find the constant twitter chatter of the media somewhat annoying, but it hasn't made me think of twitter any less.
i didn't "get" twitter when i first started using it, but now am finding it a great way to keep updated on events in my area, news blips, recent scientific/medical findings, etc etc etc. it all depends on who you're following and how you use it.
i didn't "get" twitter when i first started using it, but now am finding it a great way to keep updated on events in my area, news blips, recent scientific/medical findings, etc etc etc. it all depends on who you're following and how you use it.
I agree to an extent, but I much rather load up the front page of NYT or whatever I am following.
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 06:57 AM
And for the record, anyone that hasn't used it and compares it to MySpace, you're ignorant...
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 07:19 AM
^hehehe.. you must really enjoy twitter. 
i've never been to alaska, but i bet it's like russia.
i've never been to alaska, but i bet it's like russia.
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 07:34 AM
I've never seen what twitter actually looks like (my curiosity hasn't got the best of me this time) but from what I do know, I can say that I find it some-what creepy... It's like stalking people except those people want to be stalked. 
I don't find it annoying or anything like that though. I mean, if you enjoy using it then well, I guess there's a reason twitter is still around.
I don't find it annoying or anything like that though. I mean, if you enjoy using it then well, I guess there's a reason twitter is still around.
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 07:40 AM
I just don't like when the bandwagon of "hating" something is as big as the bandwagon of "liking" something.
Think of it this way everybody:
Facebook's primary function is showing who you are (your pictures, your name, your favorite books, movies, quotes, blah blah), and it's secondary is what you can say
Twitter's primary function is what you say, and it's secondary is who you are
I don't want people to know who I am, just what I say... do you follow? That's right, I'm twitter's holy warrior of light, and shall defend it until its last day!!!!!!!!!!! *PULLS OUT HUGE SWORD* BYAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Think of it this way everybody:
Facebook's primary function is showing who you are (your pictures, your name, your favorite books, movies, quotes, blah blah), and it's secondary is what you can say
Twitter's primary function is what you say, and it's secondary is who you are
I don't want people to know who I am, just what I say... do you follow? That's right, I'm twitter's holy warrior of light, and shall defend it until its last day!!!!!!!!!!! *PULLS OUT HUGE SWORD* BYAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
