Twitter is a social network. It is perhaps the fastest information sharing social network out there. Information is flowing constantly and updated frequently. However, how much of that information is useful? How much of that information is useless? A lot of the information circulating through the site can be absolutely meaningless to the rest of the globe. What does this mean for Twitter? It means that people are skeptical of its purpose. However, Twitter and its users are about to show skeptics the benefit of such a social network.
Twitter Stories is a project put in place to show meaningful and positive experiences through Twitter. It involves one following @TwitterStories and following up the story with the hashtag #twitterstories. People share stories of finding jobs, finding their dogs and receiving donor kidneys. What does this mean? It means that social media and Twitter can make a difference. The use of Twitter can impact the lives of oneself and others. It can be used in emergency situations as well as social situations. This alone increases the value of having a Twitter account.
The more uses a site can exhibit will positively affect its overall use. Tying a humanitarian purpose to Twitter makes it one social media site that can be extremely beneficial. This is important to note for anyone trying to promote an idea. Anytime an idea springs, make sure that it is multifaceted. The general idea was social media, but it is also used for greater purposes. Sometimes this occurs on accident, but make sure the opportunity is available.
Social media is not only used for a social purpose anymore. Twitter has proved that social media can make a difference. It can be the make or break in a person’s life. It not only provides social interaction, but provides opportunity. Joining Twitter almost seems like a must! Those not on Twitter are missing out on opportunity. Conform to the newest form of social media and give Twitter a chance. There is a purpose for Twitter and it is forever growing! Keep in touch with @TwitterStories and become a believer!
I am one of those Twitter skeptics. When it arrived on the social networking scene, I didn't see much use for the site. From the basic structure of it, Twitter did not seem to hold any purpose. I will admit that the Twitter Stories idea adds value to the site, but still no real purpose. I mean, I can understand how saying that a person found their dog is inspirational and whatnot, but I don't know if I would say that is the best use of a social networking site. I don't know. Twitter just isn't my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteYou have analyzed social media very well when you say that it needs to be multifaceted. Just having a place to chat does not meet the need of the general public anymore. We want to share pertinent and meaningful information such as @TwitterStories. When a social networking site is multifaceted, their opportunity to reach more people has just increased greatly. That's what social media is all about-gaining followers because the tool has the "right stuff" for anyone who links to the site. Very well written.
ReplyDeleteI joined Twitter earlier this year...and haven't been back to it since. I was very excited for it, and then I was very disappointed when I was going to follow someone- it was a famous person...but perhaps I should check it out again. Perhaps my irritation was too quick.
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