Okay, I do not understand Twitter - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 12-20-2008, 02:06 PM

This tool seems like the most pretentious "social networking" device yet. What exactly am I missing?

When I am sitting on the toilet should I enter into my phone "taking a crap" so all of my friends know that I'm getting enough fiber?

And am I the only one left in society that does not want the world to know what I'm doing, why I'm doing it, and when I'm doing it? I do not understand this need to be constantly "in touch" with everyone in existence.

clickhappy · 12-20-2008, 02:09 PM

Its fun for a short while but then gets boring. I havent been on there in months. good for promoting a mainstream site though

mynameisjim · 12-20-2008, 02:09 PM

I don't get it either. But then again, I've never had a myspace or facebook account either.

I guess I have to wait for web 3.0

leek · 12-20-2008, 02:11 PM

I try to explain it as a new type of 'away message'. Some people incessantly change their away message, others Twitter.

d-null · 12-20-2008, 02:14 PM

other than the spam, myspace was still the best of the lot

Sly · 12-20-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by leek

I try to explain it as a new type of 'away message'. Some people incessantly change their away message, others Twitter.

A type of "away message"?

If I don't answer my phone, I am probably away.

leek · 12-20-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

If I don't answer my phone, I am probably away.

I meant IM away message, like on ICQ or AIM.

starpimps · 12-20-2008, 02:19 PM

Attention seeking behavior ftw

marketsmart · 12-20-2008, 02:19 PM

twitter is a great source of info if you follow people with interests in the same topic..

leek · 12-20-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by marketsmart

twitter is a great source of info if you follow people with interests in the same topic..

Agreed. I love following CNN and getting updates to my phone with breaking headlines.

Mike Semen · 12-20-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by marketsmart

twitter is a great source of info if you follow people with interests in the same topic..

Yes, and a good source of collaborations and possible business too.

hypedough · 12-20-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by leek

Agreed. I love following CNN and getting updates to my phone with breaking headlines.

I follow Rick Sanchez and Don Lemon so far on Twitter, any suggestions on other reporters?

Barefootsies · 12-20-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by starpimps

Attention seeking behavior ftw

leek · 12-20-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hypedough

I follow Rick Sanchez and Don Lemon so far on Twitter, any suggestions on other reporters?

I follow CNN Breaking News and my local paper, that's all I've needed so far.

Halcyon · 12-20-2008, 04:08 PM

I love the 140 character limit. It makes people think about what they post. It is like Haiku for the digital era.

Ava Knight · 12-20-2008, 04:21 PM

I put my Twitter feed into my site and blog so my members can keep up with my daily activities

It's like texting your boyfriend/girlfriend about what's going on, for me.

Ethersync · 12-20-2008, 04:34 PM

Anyone care to share their Twitter URL?

Seth_CowStream · 12-20-2008, 04:46 PM

I follow Lance Armstrong on Twitter and now I know what he eats for breakfast.

leek · 12-20-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethersync

Anyone care to share their Twitter URL?

http://www.gfy.com/showthread.php?t=...hlight=Twitter
http://www.gfy.com/showthread.php?t=...hlight=Twitter
http://www.gfy.com/showthread.php?t=...hlight=Twitter

Ethersync · 12-20-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by leek

http://www.gfy.com/showthread.php?t=...hlight=Twitter
http://www.gfy.com/showthread.php?t=...hlight=Twitter
http://www.gfy.com/showthread.php?t=...hlight=Twitter

Thanks..

12-20-2008, 06:06 PM

It is a good way to follow friends that are out of state. You can only post a brief mesaage.

HomerSimpson · 12-20-2008, 06:09 PM

it sucks...

Si · 12-20-2008, 09:11 PM

Twitter is good for the shitter, but so bad for the rep.
If i'm on the shitter, i prefer to go fuck yourself instead!

tony286 · 12-20-2008, 09:13 PM

my wife loves it I dont get it.

HorseShit · 12-20-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JaneB

It is a good way to follow friends that are out of state. You can only post a brief mesaage.

Babagirls · 12-20-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

When I am sitting on the toilet should I enter into my phone "taking a crap" so all of my friends know that I'm getting enough fiber?

lollllllll

DWB · 12-20-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

This tool seems like the most pretentious "social networking" device yet. What exactly am I missing?

When I am sitting on the toilet should I enter into my phone "taking a crap" so all of my friends know that I'm getting enough fiber?

And am I the only one left in society that does not want the world to know what I'm doing, why I'm doing it, and when I'm doing it? I do not understand this need to be constantly "in touch" with everyone in existence.

I'm with you.

I did the MySpace thing for about a week and that was the end of my social networking.

Chances are, if you don't already know how to get in contact with me and me you, it's for a reason. If you were that important to begin with we would have stayed in contact.

12-20-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jdavis

I am sure you are laughing because you have no friends to keep in touch with. That is what happens when you are a constant dick. You are one bitter little man.

12-20-2008, 02:06 PM	#1
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12-20-2008, 04:21 PM	#16
Ava Knight Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 173	I put my Twitter feed into my site and blog so my members can keep up with my daily activities It's like texting your boyfriend/girlfriend about what's going on, for me. __________________ AvaKnight.com brought to you by ThatOneProgram.com where the jokes are self-referential

12-20-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	Its fun for a short while but then gets boring. I havent been on there in months. good for promoting a mainstream site though

12-20-2008, 02:11 PM	#4
leek Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 342	I try to explain it as a new type of 'away message'. Some people incessantly change their away message, others Twitter.

12-20-2008, 02:19 PM	#8
starpimps Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: internets Posts: 6,954	Attention seeking behavior ftw

12-20-2008, 02:19 PM	#9
marketsmart HOMICIDAL TROLL KILLER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunnybrook Institution for the Criminally Insane Posts: 20,419	twitter is a great source of info if you follow people with interests in the same topic..

12-20-2008, 04:34 PM	#17
Ethersync Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, Saint-Tropez, Bermuda, Moscow Posts: 5,289	Anyone care to share their Twitter URL?

12-20-2008, 04:46 PM	#18
Seth_CowStream Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 83	I follow Lance Armstrong on Twitter and now I know what he eats for breakfast. __________________ CumClub.com - Raw Sex & Cum Swallowing

12-20-2008, 06:06 PM	#21
JaneB Guest Posts: n/a	It is a good way to follow friends that are out of state. You can only post a brief mesaage.

12-20-2008, 06:09 PM	#22
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12-20-2008, 09:11 PM	#23
Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	Twitter is good for the shitter, but so bad for the rep. If i'm on the shitter, i prefer to go fuck yourself instead!

12-20-2008, 09:13 PM	#24
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	my wife loves it I dont get it.