Thoughts on Twitter

1. Many people I know still don’t “get” Twitter, which I think is kind of a pity (for them). However, a few of the important people in my life are on Twitter. Y’all know who you are! [*wave*]
2. For me, it’s one of my major sources of stuff to learn about, and a major way of communicating with people who teach and support me, and who make me laugh.
3. I don’t follow many “celebrity” types, but really, some days so many of the people I follow are amazing, stars in their own right. Thank you for giving so much, for the glimpses into your lives and being yourselves.
4. I don’t care if it’s trivial, I LIKE knowing what the weather is like in London, or Toronto, or Brisbane, from someone who’s suffering/enjoying it. And learning about others’ workdays, family, illness, stress, joys, accomplishments – this is not trivial.
5. Things I get from Twitter, everyday: ideas to make my head explode, titles to add to my neverending To Read list, poetry, connections.

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6 Comments

genevieve 21 December 2010

I find it never fails to cheer me up – it’s like a half-hour chat with a bunch of clever folk. Which means a great deal when you’re often home alone 😀

Hoi 21 December 2010

I am slowly removing myself from Twitter cos I was thinking whatever I typed in there were ‘trivial’ and silly, thank you for your post, brb =)

flexnib 21 December 2010

Agree, genevieve, lots of very clever folk on Twitter!

HOI! Your tweets are NOT trivial or silly. Please don’t leave Twitter!

snail 21 December 2010

Besides nothing long with balancing trivial and serious – it’s all about the community and Hoi, you’re a nice part of that community.

Jackie 21 December 2010

With my “librarian” hat on, I say I learn more from Twitter that is immediately useful than I learned during my Grad Dip.

And the other stuff is just AWESOME! I get to find out about cool stuff, get other people’s perspectives and get to know some really fantastic people.

And I don’t follow celebrities either.

Sheena 22 December 2010

I haven’t explored Twitter yet, I confess. I will make that a new year’s resolution.
Meanwhile, merry Christmas, CW!