skymama 35 #1 April 8, 2009 I know the site, I know what it is and I know it's all the rage...but I just don't get it. Why would I want to know what you're doing every few minutes? I don't want to know what I'm doing every few minutes! Someone who is into it, please enlighten me.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #2 April 8, 2009 Not even a little bit. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #3 April 8, 2009 Nope, I really dont. They essentially just stole the idea of statuses from Facebook and made a whole service out of it. I think thats stupid. If I were Facebook I would be pissed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 April 8, 2009 The people I'm following tend to tweet things other than "taking the dog for a walk" or "drinking coffee." So far I've found it to be very useful as a news feed (both for local and national news), as a "check out this weird shit on the interweb" feed, and as a place to get a few laughs. Kinda like Bonfire used to be, back when it was Talkback, but even better cuz I get to pick which people's noise I hear and I can stop following them if they become bothersome or boring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #5 April 8, 2009 statuses have been around long before facebook www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #6 April 8, 2009 Quote statuses have been around long before facebook On the internet where a bunch of people can read it? Where? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #7 April 8, 2009 I am with you. I dont CARE what others are doing right now. Never did get the whole Twitter thing, FaceBook however is great. Helps me keep an eye on my daughter (Atleast know whet is going on in her world) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #8 April 8, 2009 Quote I know the site, I know what it is and I know it's all the rage...but I just don't get it. Why would I want to know what you're doing every few minutes? I don't want to know what I'm doing every few minutes! Someone who is into it, please enlighten me. It's the ultimate egomaniacal vehicle. That about sums it up. Having said that, I think there are ideas behind it that are interesting, but I'm not into it...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #9 April 8, 2009 Instant messengerswww.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #10 April 8, 2009 I have it. The only alert I get is from my DZ. It is torture to know the skies are clear and the winds are perfect, the Skyvan's on a 20 minute call and there's tons of people out there when I'm sitting in my office dreaming of being there with my friends!!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #11 April 9, 2009 Quote Instant messengers I wouldn't really consider that using a status. That would be a conversation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #12 April 9, 2009 Yes but they have statuses. Not a new idea. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #13 April 9, 2009 QuoteSomeone who is into it, please enlighten me. I wouldn't say I'm "into it," but I certainly understand it. At the very lowest level, it's a way to communicate EXACTLY the same information you might in a text, but rather than sending it out to just one person, you can send it to many. So, it's more like a text party than a simple text conversation only between two people. At a MUCH higher level (like celebs and politicians), it allows them to directly communicate with thousands of people instantly without any filter or cost (other than paying their publicists that usually actually do it). By using URL shorteners, they can easily, for instance, say something like, "Had an amazing thing happen to me today. Read about it here at is.gd/lkjhs" Really an amazing tool for those people. As far as monetization goes . . . well, you have me there. Not even Biz Stone really has a clue how he's ever going to make a profit from it, but he figures the service is valuable enough eventually it will find a way and his investors are letting him.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcLean 0 #14 April 9, 2009 QuoteI know the site, I know what it is and I know it's all the rage...but I just don't get it. Why would I want to know what you're doing every few minutes? I don't want to know what I'm doing every few minutes! Someone who is into it, please enlighten me. I'm on it, but I'm probably not the normal user. I don't tweet (post) all that much, certainly not everything I do every minute. When I do it's usually something I find interesting, useful, or funny - in other words when I do post it's more like a micro-blog than just a "what am i doing." Most of the people I follow are strippers and porno actresses - and it's quite funny to watch them interact with each other - and the occasional (ok, more than occasional) boobies link is fun. Truly its the entertainment from this that is the only reason I stuck with it. The 140 character limit means that the incoming messages - even as a pop-up box on my computer - both satisfy my ADHD need for distraction and are short enough to not derail me from what I'm working on at the present moment. It can quickly be overwhelming and trying to keep up with every incoming message is a certain path to time-wasting doom. I often ignore the pop-ups for long periods of time (they auto dismiss), and when I do "get back" to it I don't try to read everything I missed. I read a few current one, and move on.It wouldn't hurt you to think like a fucking serial killer every once in a while - just for the sake of prevention Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #15 April 9, 2009 QuoteAt a MUCH higher level (like celebs and politicians), it allows them to directly communicate with thousands of people instantly without any filter or cost (other than paying their publicists that usually actually do it). Rumor has it that Jennifer Anniston broke up with John Mayer because he was spending too much time on Twitter. Who knows if it is true or not, but if it is...what an idiot he is. He had Jennifer Anniston!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #16 April 9, 2009 Quote I have it. The only alert I get is from my DZ. It is torture to know the skies are clear and the winds are perfect, the Skyvan's on a 20 minute call and there's tons of people out there when I'm sitting in my office dreaming of being there with my friends!! That sounds pretty masochistic to me. I'm sure there are some guys here who would love to help you explore that part of your personality. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #17 April 9, 2009 Quote Quote I have it. The only alert I get is from my DZ. It is torture to know the skies are clear and the winds are perfect, the Skyvan's on a 20 minute call and there's tons of people out there when I'm sitting in my office dreaming of being there with my friends!! That sounds pretty masochistic to me. I'm sure there are some guys here who would love to help you explore that part of your personality. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #18 April 9, 2009 QuoteDo you "get" Twitter? Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #19 April 9, 2009 Quote Quote I have it. The only alert I get is from my DZ. It is torture to know the skies are clear and the winds are perfect, the Skyvan's on a 20 minute call and there's tons of people out there when I'm sitting in my office dreaming of being there with my friends!! That sounds pretty masochistic to me. I'm sure there are some guys here who would love to help you explore that part of your personality. Hell,I'm not even into that kind of thing but I'll give it a shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #20 April 9, 2009 >It's the ultimate egomaniacal vehicle. Bwahahayou mean like this motorized barstool? Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #21 April 9, 2009 Where can I get one of those? I might have to change the wavier but I think it would be worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #22 April 9, 2009 Not for you man.... you'll be riding it out the plane door every chance you get. Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,388 #23 April 9, 2009 Quote Why would I want to know what you're doing every few minutes? I don't want to know what I'm doing every few minutes! I'm sure I speak for all of your stalkers when I say we really would like to know where you are, and what you are doing, every minute."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #24 April 9, 2009 I use Twitter to follow a few traders and analysts - it's nice being alerted as news breaks or daily analysis are published. Twitterfox is a nice little addon for Firefox, so I get the alerts as long as my browser is open A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #25 April 9, 2009 Sorry,I'm with you.I don't get it at all!!-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites