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

[pomtzu]

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]

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]

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!!!!

[sasvermont]

I agree with the general concept, but the privacy (lack thereof) issue bothers me so. I count on the "don't ask, don't tell" part of life to keep my personal life just that.

I do understand that it is a great way to find old school mates, lovers, friends, blah, blah, blah, but are the details, moment by moment updates, really necessary. Not for me.

One of my concerns about cell phones (and I have one) is that your quiet time is not your own when you have your phone with you, unless you configure it differently (i.e. not to ring). I love it when some goofball is at the grocery store trying to buy food and has to ring home to make sure the brand is correct. Hey, live life with a little danger and buy the brand you THINK you should buy and not call home to get some confirmation on your decision.

I can see that we need one more distraction in life like we need .... well, we just don't need anymore distractions, especially while driving! Now you can be TWEETED while driving! Yes?

[Karen]

Like any other text message, it can come in while you are driving, but you don't have to pay any attention to it! I don't have tweets come to my cell phone, just see them on the computer.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

The idea of someone following me, even on the internet, freaks me out!!!

[Karen]

The idea of someone following me, even on the internet, freaks me out!!!

The good part is you only have to tell your followers what you feel like telling them! I just use the accounts I listed for each day's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day. I don't bother to "tweet" things like "posting on Pet Talk" or where I am and what I am doing!