Comments on: Twitter: Latest fad for the 'Information Superhighway'

By: HE

HE — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:30:57 +0000

I think that Facebook is likely to "last longer" than Twitter, if only by the virtue of having more variety. There is far more in the way of multiple uses.

I could never find a use for the brevity of twitter - maybe some people can, but I'm sure it's something of a minority. So it's not for me. There is enough inane content on useful sites such as facebook, than to need a site constructed entirely around the concept.

By: Destructor

Destructor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:05:30 +0000

This post seems woefully premature in light of the recent events in Iran. Twitter is just another communications device, to be used for good or ill.

By: David

David — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:26:44 +0000

I think that Facebook is likely to "last longer" than Twitter, if only by the virtue of having more variety. There is far more in the way of multiple uses.

By: Matt L.

Matt L. — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:41:37 +0000

I'm sorry ZL, but what exactly is the problem with Facebook? I use it to keep in contact with my family, which is scattered all over the country right now. I also use it to keep in contact with old friends from College.

I get that change can be hard for some people, but it really bugs me how indignant people get about it.

By: ZL

ZL — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:24:15 +0000

It's pathetic - you said it all already.
It'll soon fall out of fashion, just like 2nd life, MySpace, soon Facebook,...
Most of any hype originates among teenagers who have a lot of time and network well, but after a few years (which is the lifespan of the above) they change their lives and a new generation with a new hype follows in their steps.
We - the Star Wars/Trek generation have matured to appreciate in-depth articles. Don't bother.

By: Matt L.

Matt L. — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:20:17 +0000

I don't get all the Twitter hate personally. There's something to be said for brevity, and while there aren't many people who are good at it–if you follow the right people it can be quite interesting and entertaining. People like Will Wheaton and Warren Ellis both spring to mind.

Do I think it deserves all the ridiculous hype that it gets? No. Not really. But it's silly to dismiss it just because of that hype. Just as silly as it is to buy into the hype hook line and sinker.

By: Jammer

Jammer — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:37:01 +0000

Interesting read: Twitter is the cover story on Time magazine, which claims it will change the way we live. We shall see.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:36:29 +0000

I think e of eels said it best when trying twitter briefly:-

"EELS have abandoned their Twitter account. "The only tweeting I wanna hear is in my backyard. This shit is not for us," says EELS leader E."

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:30:01 +0000

To Twit or not to Twit–there is no question. Avoid at all costs!

By: Greg M

Greg M — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:28:22 +0000

I admit, I just joined Twitter, and I'm still not entirely sure why. I'm trying to come up with a useful way to use it and It's turned into quick thoughts, something I wouldn't post on a board or blog, rather than what I'm doing. I think if I look at it that way, twitter can be exciting, until I get bored of it. I also like Twitter for updates on some stuff, like this blog if it happens. Of course that's what the RSS feed is for but too many RSS feeds can get crowded. At least twitter gives you one place to get all your updates on one screen.