Twitter

Kind of like what you are doing right now.
No, not really.

No, not really.

Just messing with ya.

On a serious note, other than this site I do not do myspace, facebook, or any of that other crap anymore. I decided about a year ago that it isn't very professional and it can be held against you, regardless of if that type of judgement it is fair or not.

That's a good point - there have been a few articles lately about social networking sites being used as character evidence against people.
Facebook used as character evidence, lands some in jail - USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/internetlife/2008-07-19-facebook-trials_N.htm)

That's a good point - there have been a few articles lately about social networking sites being used as character evidence against people.
Facebook used as character evidence, lands some in jail - USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/internetlife/2008-07-19-facebook-trials_N.htm)

That was a good article that completly supported my reasoning. I encourage others to read it. It could save their lives.

Twitter seems like a good marketing tool. Anytime you have a new product or service available just post it on your Twitter account. All people who are interested in your product/service, suchas your followers, will be notified without you having to do much work. I am an efficiency of energy supporter.

Twitter seems like a good marketing tool. Anytime you have a new product or service available just post it on your Twitter account. All people who are interested in your product/service, suchas your followers, will be notified without you having to do much work. I am an efficiency of energy supporter.
How is that different from a blog, or RSS, or email notifications?

Not really sure how to differentiate between any of those formats from smoke signals and reflecting mirrors but at least these guys have given it a try:

Amazon (http://twitter.com/amazondeals)
Dell (http://twitter.com/DellOutlet)
Woot (http://twitter.com/woot)
MTV Music Video Awards (http://twitter.com/vma)
ESPN (http://twitter.com/espn)
Carnival Cruise lines (http://twitter.com/carnivalcruise)
CNN (http://twitter.com/cnn)
Delta Airlines (http://twitter.com/deltaairlines)

I've been on Twitter for some time, and generally speaking I hate social networking stuff. Not into Facebook, don't do any of that stuff for the most part.

I'm a web designer so I'm on a computer all day anyway and Twitter has turned out to be hugely helpful. I can ask a question and get an answer or link from dozens of people within minutes. It has turned out to be a huge time saver on occasion, but also a huge time waster just trying to keep up.

Oddly enough you get to know some cool people and I've found a number of freelance design jobs through it and made some great work connections.

I use myspace to keep in touch with family and friends who live far away. I do not like to talk on the phone. I am an anti phone person when it comes to visiting. I love spending time with people and have a lot of fun, but I hate being on the phone with someone, unless I'm selling or doing business of some sort. Myspace and text messages probably make up 70% of my communication with 60% of the people I know.

Another Dumbass with a myspace page.


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