bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Mar 6, 2012 11:18am
Question. What is the big appeal of Twitter for the every day person? Do you guys who use it have a lot of friends who also use it? Most of my friends don't use it and I don't generally care what celebrities say so it never really appealed to me. I have tried to talk to a couple celebs and the only person who has replied to any of my tweets is Ethan Suplee. A lot of celebrities endorse Twitter big time but I'm sure they all reply to each other. I guess I just don't get why it's such a big deal. I would have said this in one of the other threads about Twitter but they all seem to be closed.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Mar 6, 2012 11:20am
I used Twitter quite a bit, but I don't use it to follow any celebrities (other than a select few pro athletes), I love the up to the minute information available on Twitter.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 11:20am
Twitter is great because it is a constant stream of up-to-date information. If you are a sports fan and not on twitter you are doing it wrong.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Mar 6, 2012 11:21am
I don't tweet that much. I get all of my sports and entertainment news on there though. It really is the fastest way to hear the latest stuff. Especially sports.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 6, 2012 11:23am
IF you get Breaking News on TV, Twitter Broke it about 5 hours beforehand.
Its the best, especially for sports and news, becasuse journalists can list what they are hearing and think in an informal way. They can preface that they may be wrong, thus going to Twitter and not releasing the news via a differnet outlet. You get truer opinions and information before the info has to go through checks and more checks before it hits the wire.
Its the best, especially for sports and news, becasuse journalists can list what they are hearing and think in an informal way. They can preface that they may be wrong, thus going to Twitter and not releasing the news via a differnet outlet. You get truer opinions and information before the info has to go through checks and more checks before it hits the wire.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 6, 2012 11:27am
From Tiwtter. Terra Nova cancelled by FOX. Being shopped to other networks.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Mar 6, 2012 11:29am
This!THE4RINGZ;1106825 wrote:I love the up to the minute information available on Twitter.
Twitter IS breaking news. If you're hearing it from a news channel / paper, then the news has probably already been broken for a good 20 min via Twitter.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Mar 6, 2012 11:30am
THIS!Laley23;1106831 wrote:IF you get Breaking News on TV, Twitter Broke it about 5 hours beforehand.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Mar 6, 2012 11:34am
I love twitter. can get all of the news you want on one "channel". Like others have said, its on twitter before television or the radio. I use twitter for the social aspect as well, but I wouldnt say a whole lot.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Mar 6, 2012 11:40am
And you can get hand picked photos of naked chicks delivered right to your phone via Twitter.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Mar 6, 2012 11:52am
Well I'm ok with it then. I was thinking Twitter was so popular because people wanted to keep up with what celebrities were saying and doing. Has anyone ever tried tweeting to a celeb?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 11:53am
No way! I'm too scared!!!bigdaddy2003;1106880 wrote:Well I'm ok with it then. I was thinking Twitter was so popular because people wanted to keep up with what celebrities were saying and doing. Has anyone ever tried tweeting to a celeb?
The Equalizer
Posts: 1,003
Mar 6, 2012 11:56am
Follow the Iron Sheik, you won't regret it
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Mar 6, 2012 11:56am
bigdaddy2003;1106880 wrote:Well I'm ok with it then. I was thinking Twitter was so popular because people wanted to keep up with what celebrities were saying and doing. Has anyone ever tried tweeting to a celeb?
I agree, that people only on it to follow celebs is pointless, but as others have said, for news and info gathering purposes, particularly with sports, it's hard not to have one. I don't yet but am damn close to caving in.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Mar 6, 2012 11:56am
I got into a twitter battle with Willis McGahee. Does that count?bigdaddy2003;1106880 wrote:Well I'm ok with it then. I was thinking Twitter was so popular because people wanted to keep up with what celebrities were saying and doing. Has anyone ever tried tweeting to a celeb?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 6, 2012 11:58am
I follow some celebrities as well. I get a good chuckle out of fake accounts as well. Fake Jay Cutler and Fake Bill Walton are both hysterical.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Mar 6, 2012 11:58am
also, unless you're on twitter... you can't mock it. I used to be one of those people who assumed it was retarded. It is not. It is awesome. I've never been more wrong about anything. Ever.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 6, 2012 12:00pm
I also love that I go on Twitter and immediately am flooded with messages about a certian game or movie on TV. I would probably not find it or watch it, but then people blow up the timeline so I switch it on. Mostly with close sports games. Thats a great feature. Free advertising so I dont have to use the guide and check everything.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Mar 6, 2012 12:04pm
\bigdaddy2003;1106880 wrote:Well I'm ok with it then. I was thinking Twitter was so popular because people wanted to keep up with what celebrities were saying and doing. Has anyone ever tried tweeting to a celeb?
I got a ReTweet from Ryan Clark last year.
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Steel Valley Football
Posts: 4,548
Mar 6, 2012 12:09pm
I use it but I only follow Tweety Bird, the Twighlight cast, model Twiggy, local band Twenty One Pilots, and airline TWA. I used to follow Two and a Half Men, but it sucks now.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 12:10pm
My wife was the same way. She's on it now and sees the value.derek bomar;1106898 wrote:also, unless you're on twitter... you can't mock it. I used to be one of those people who assumed it was retarded. It is not. It is awesome. I've never been more wrong about anything. Ever.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 12:11pm
'twas a silly post.Steel Valley Football;1106920 wrote:I use it but I only follow Tweety Bird, the Twighlight cast, model Twiggy, local band Twenty One Pilots, and airline TWA. I used to follow Two and a Half Men, but it sucks now.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Mar 6, 2012 12:12pm
justincredible;1106921 wrote:She's on it now and sees the value.
You could say the same thing about her and my cock.
just joking justin
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Mar 6, 2012 12:12pm
I got a twitter account and then stopped paying attention after about two weeks.
I still think it's a worthless piece of crap.
I still think it's a worthless piece of crap.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 12:13pm
For serious, though, I've had a lot of interaction with Reds players on twitter. I'm also followed by my favorite musician. Like a boss.bigdaddy2003;1106880 wrote:Well I'm ok with it then. I was thinking Twitter was so popular because people wanted to keep up with what celebrities were saying and doing. Has anyone ever tried tweeting to a celeb?