I’m not here to tell you SHOULD use Twitter. I’m here to share one thing. Twitter is nothing more than a microcosm for life. The micro blog known as Twitter is more about a way to live rather than to approach social networking. Twitter in some form will persevere whether it’s gone in five years or less. Through focus and filtering it will evolve as we will.
It’s true, people aren’t in their right minds when they tweet. When they add value or educate. I believe Twitter will continue to evolve and enlighten. But some of these individuals aren’t as identified as others with their minds. They use focus and filtering BEFORE they update their status. I dream about the day when those on Facebook will realize this.
Twitter is about “concensus building.” You get to create your own reality and find like minded people. It’s detractors say it’s become the “dumb-ification of America.” This is only true if you aren’t following quality people. It may only seem as if it’s “The Apocalypse” if you follow people who update you on what kind of omelet they had for breakfast i.e Shaquille O’neal.
Through the linkages of URL’s to other websites and articles is where the real value lies. Twitter in the hands of ego-centered people will of course bring detracting statements. Our job is to determine who the quality people are and “surround ourselves” with them. Life is all about the people you surround yourself with. Through focus and filtering we begin to see the true potential in our lives. Just remember, it’s not what Twitter is doing to us but rather what we are doing to Twitter.
Jon Tipton, Certified Residential Appraiser
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