Twitter.

[Chuffy]

I think I've reached my technopeak. I have no interest in it and am officially an Old Git.

 

[Crackle]

Was it not a twitterer who's picture of the crashed plane in the Hudson made it on to all the news screens first. While everyone was looking for were it had happened, he'd taken a picture and uploaded it, where it was promptly jumped on and e-mailed around the world within minutes of the crash.

 

[mondobongo]

Chuffy, Lance is a member and a big fan of it you can follow what he's doing ;-)

 

[Ravenz]

twitter.. I DO get it.. I might be an idiot.. but I see it as an aid to any forthcoming / impending mental dysfunctionality.. my concentration span is just about 140 chars....

 

[Ravenz]

see what I mean..?

 

[rich p]

Just signed up, http://twitter.com/chrisb112. Will give it a try...

Twitter is a free service that lets you keep in touch with people through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? Join today to start receiving ChrisB112's updates

So if were to sign up I could get regular updates of what complete strangers are up to at any minute of the day?

Am I missing something?

 

[John the Monkey]

Depends how people use it. Some do post endless "I'm going to the shops/have just eaten" type messages. Other folk post interesting links they've happened upon, ask for help tracking down useful info, muse on topics of the day, etc etc. Charlie Brooker's laments regarding his cold had me guffawing twice yesterday, f'rexample. Carlton Reid posts much good bike related things too.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

i'm on, but i think the idea of "following" is a little messianic for my liking…

 

[yenrod]

Most interesting checking out l.armstrong...

Him but wothout the hype of the press!