Tweet! Twitter ... have you heard of it?

**pomtzu** · 04-18-2009, 07:25 AM

I was watching Larry King last night, and Ashton Kutcher was on, and he and Larry were talking about Twitter. Boy, I really must be in the Dark Ages, since I didn't understand a darn thing about what they were discussing. I must have missed the point of this whole Twitter thing...........

**Grace** · 04-18-2009, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

I was watching Larry King last night, and Ashton Kutcher was on, and he and Larry were talking about Twitter. Boy, I really must be in the Dark Ages, since I didn't understand a darn thing about what they were discussing. I must have missed the point of this whole Twitter thing...........

That makes two of us, Ellie!!

**pomtzu** · 04-18-2009, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by Grace

That makes two of us, Ellie!!

Thank you my archaic friend!!! Glad I'm not all alone!

**Karen** · 04-18-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

Thank you my archaic friend!!! Glad I'm not all alone!

Twitter is just a little messaging service - you can post a 140-character message, and it appears in the Twitter account of anyone who is "following" you. You can also get the "tweets" as they are called as text messages on your phone if you so choose. It is free as well

I tweet every day to update all the "followers' on who each day's dog, cat and pet of the day are. That way they get a little reminder and say for example it is a bunny and they love bunnies, they can click over to http://PetoftheDay.com sooner!

Does that help?

**pomtzu** · 04-19-2009, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by Karen

Twitter is just a little messaging service - you can post a 140-character message, and it appears in the Twitter account of anyone who is "following" you. You can also get the "tweets" as they are called as text messages on your phone if you so choose. It is free as well

I tweet every day to update all the "followers' on who each day's dog, cat and pet of the day are. That way they get a little reminder and say for example it is a bunny and they love bunnies, they can click over to http://PetoftheDay.com sooner!

Does that help?

I "get" that, but I'm still wondering about other things I have heard. Seems it's just a contest to see how many followers some people can get, and some of the "tweets" are worthless: "I just took a shower - the baby threw up - it's cloudy outside - etc, etc." So if I had a following - all of them will get this message????????? DUH - why??

Maybe the original concept was a good idea, but then it got "modified"????? OK - I'm just too old to appreciate it I guess!

**sasvermont** · 04-19-2009, 10:21 AM

And..... I have way too much on my plate to begin with, and need another item to attend to like I need a hole in the head.

The other problem I have with all of the Facebook, Myspace, Twitter public display - I love my privacy and do not want the entire world knowing what I am doing and with whom. The thought of knowing every little detail about a co-worker or relative makes me ill.

I will let all those folks needing to be needed, have fun with their toys and information displays.

I don't have too much time on my hands. So have at it if you do have the time and interest.

There is nothing like a good book, a long walk (sans the cell phone) and a quiet nite at home, cuddling with your loved one or good friend, talking face to face.

..... and maybe a good glass of wine....or a hot cup of tea!

**pomtzu** · 04-19-2009, 10:46 AM

Sas - we are in agreement!!!! I have an old school friend who was bugging me to sign up on Facebook - so I registered - took a look around - shook my head and tried to figure out the purpose - and then never went back. I personally think it's a waste, and I don't want to put myself on public display either! It's just not my cup of tea - thanks anyway!!!!