Twitter Tweet
For a long time now, whenever Twitter has come up in a conversation, my contribution has mostly just been to say in a slightly obnoxious voice: ‘But what’s the point of it?’
I remain somewhat baffled by Twitter but have now decided to sign up ( at http://twitter.com/Alex_Bell86), which just goes to show that there’s no point in paying any attention whatsoever to my opinions because they are simply just too changeable. I decided to give Twitter a go, partly because I feel left out and want to know what all the fuss is about, and partly because . . . well, I am inherently egotistical. If Twitter can be utilised as another medium for voicing my multitude of opinions, likes and dislikes, thoughts and feelings then that’s got to be something worth investigating, right?
Having said that, I am currently still a little confused by Twitter. It seems to have its own language - one that I am not at all familiar with. And, not being the most tech savvy person in the world, I have so far failed dismally in my efforts to upload a photo. But, um, hopefully I’ll be able to work it all out soon.
Assuming I’m able to figure out how it works, I may then suddenly get the whole point of it, and completely embrace the magnificence that is Twitter. Or I may still remain nonplussed, shamefully neglect my Twitter page and still be that person who says ‘But what’s the point of it?’ whenever the subject comes up at the pub.
Tags: Twitter
September 11th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Alex, I’ve used Twitter quite a bit during the bar exam, when it was a way for me to put 140 characters of woe, angst, and sometimes even actual bar exam related issues out to a few other chaps who were also studying for the bar. Stress relief in between studying 15 hours per day every day for 3 weeks before the bar exam.
But I’ve grown very bored with it, and now woefully neglect my Twitter page. Sort of like Facebook and all the other so-called social networks. It’s a momentary blip on my radar, then it disappears because I don’t really see the point, and being a busy little bee, I don’t want to spend time posting inane “updates”. (To certain twitterers who shall remain anonymous, do I really want to know what you had for lunch, dinner, and breakfast?)
September 12th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Ooh, 15 hours a day for 3 weeks - I take my hat off to you!
And re the food updates - I hear you!
September 12th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I LOVE Twitter
I must be full of myself!