So what does the Corner-reading crowd think of Twitter? Do you follow? Do you think it’s an advance or decline? Sometimes I wonder as I’m flirting with being a twit.
I like the term "tweeples", kinda reminds me of twerpers, but I don't tweet, twitter, twobble or follow crazes. I have too much trouble just keeping up with y'all's fantastic postings on the Corner!
As you might have noticed, I couldn't condense my thoughts into 140 characters to save my life!
Personally, twitter does not exist for me. There is very little I need to know about that quickly and when I do want information it needs to be complete.
I'm of the opinion that "twit" is an accurate description of pretty much every aspect of the phenomena. That its primary purpose is oversharing. That, as the first commentator said, it is the death of meaningful communication.
Then again, I'm extremely conservative in more than just the political sense. It was 2005 before I finally decided that cell phones were more than just a passing fad and 2007 before I broke down and got one. So take everything I say with more than a grain of salt.
I hate Twitter. I don't use it and I pay no attention to anybody's "tweets" or their "twitterfeed", neither of which are words a grown man should be using. The sooner the replacement fad sweeps Twitter out (a la what Facebook did to MySpace) the happier I will be.
i think of people who use twitter the same way I think of those who are chronic status updaters on Facebook...do you really think you're that interesting??
I don't tweet and don't follow anyone on Twitter. (Though I read you religiously, Kathryn!) It bores me silly. In an era when we complain about soundbites, what can be gained from messages that are limited to 140 characters? (or whatever).
I was on Twitter for about four months, of which I actively used the thing for about 2 weeks. It just wasn't for me, but I can see the utility of it in certain circumstances.
I've yet to be bitten by the Twitter bug, but I've intentionally stayed away. I have a habit of becoming addicted to various "places of posting" along with a rather strong affliction of ADD. Those last two disclosures should explain the first sentence. I wouldn't have a moment to breathe.
I'm pretty sure Twitter was influential in helping organize various #teaparty, #hcr, and other #conservative and #libertarian events in the last couple of years. And I follow @kathrynlopez.
Yes, I use Twitter like a headline service. And I follow you, NRO, and other NRererers. It's become the quickest way to learn what's happening before items hit the blogs and other websites I read.
Like so many other things, its usefulness or lack thereof is proportional to an individuals use. As my favourite morning show's co-host says, he doesn't use twitter because he doesn't care to learn about the morning bathroom habits of celebrities. However, a lot of good can be done with Twitter. The internet at-large is the same way. Lots of fluff, lots of useful stuff too. The fluff doesn't make the whole bad, however.
Twitter will be the death of meaningful communication.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI like the term "tweeples", kinda reminds me of twerpers, but I don't tweet, twitter, twobble or follow crazes. I have too much trouble just keeping up with y'all's fantastic postings on the Corner!
As you might have noticed, I couldn't condense my thoughts into 140 characters to save my life!
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseLove Twitter. Great people. (Mostly) great info. Great way to quickly connect. And I follow you Kathryn!
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbusePersonally, twitter does not exist for me. There is very little I need to know about that quickly and when I do want information it needs to be complete.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI have zero interest in Twitter. Some of my friends actually like it better than Facebook as a means of keeping up with people online, though.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI'm of the opinion that "twit" is an accurate description of pretty much every aspect of the phenomena. That its primary purpose is oversharing. That, as the first commentator said, it is the death of meaningful communication.
Then again, I'm extremely conservative in more than just the political sense. It was 2005 before I finally decided that cell phones were more than just a passing fad and 2007 before I broke down and got one. So take everything I say with more than a grain of salt.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI hate Twitter. I don't use it and I pay no attention to anybody's "tweets" or their "twitterfeed", neither of which are words a grown man should be using. The sooner the replacement fad sweeps Twitter out (a la what Facebook did to MySpace) the happier I will be.
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abusei think of people who use twitter the same way I think of those who are chronic status updaters on Facebook...do you really think you're that interesting??
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI don't tweet and don't follow anyone on Twitter. (Though I read you religiously, Kathryn!) It bores me silly. In an era when we complain about soundbites, what can be gained from messages that are limited to 140 characters? (or whatever).
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI was on Twitter for about four months, of which I actively used the thing for about 2 weeks. It just wasn't for me, but I can see the utility of it in certain circumstances.
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abusemeh. too much effort for too little information. only witty tweets (usually highlighted by others) get my attention.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseTwitter? I still haven't figured out what Twitter is supposed to do for us. More importantly, It's really limited by only allowing just 14.....
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseAdvance or decline?
Decline
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI've yet to be bitten by the Twitter bug, but I've intentionally stayed away. I have a habit of becoming addicted to various "places of posting" along with a rather strong affliction of ADD. Those last two disclosures should explain the first sentence. I wouldn't have a moment to breathe.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseAll the cool kids are doing it. It is especially good for mobile phones and such.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseJust another means of communication. I've found that people who are interesting and engaging in longer forums tend to also do pretty well on Twitter.
Of course, people who are natterers or bores in general will tend to be twits on Twitter as well. But at least they will do it briefly.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI'm pretty sure Twitter was influential in helping organize various #teaparty, #hcr, and other #conservative and #libertarian events in the last couple of years. And I follow @kathrynlopez.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseYes, I use Twitter like a headline service. And I follow you, NRO, and other NRererers. It's become the quickest way to learn what's happening before items hit the blogs and other websites I read.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseLike so many other things, its usefulness or lack thereof is proportional to an individuals use. As my favourite morning show's co-host says, he doesn't use twitter because he doesn't care to learn about the morning bathroom habits of celebrities. However, a lot of good can be done with Twitter. The internet at-large is the same way. Lots of fluff, lots of useful stuff too. The fluff doesn't make the whole bad, however.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI also follow @NROCorner (I think that is the name), @JonahNRO, and others.
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