“Twitter” is a social networking site that is unique in many ways. Unlike “Facebook” or “MySpace,” where someone has their status (which can be personalized), an information section (which can be personalized), and even games (which can be personalized), “Twitter” allows an individual to have 140 characters for each post. That’s it. If “Facebook” and “MySpace” are considered “childish” or “juvenile,” then “Twitter” can be considered the fully matured version of social networking. No fancy backgrounds, no games to ignore, just straight-forward information.
This micro-blogging site allows for people to post their thoughts and “follow” others’. One form of discussion can be found in “hashtags.” These are words placed at the beginning of a post, or “tweet,” that categorized the statement. People can search for specific “hashtags” to find others with similar interests. “Twitter” allows businessmen to keep up on each other’s progress, a friend to find out what’s going on Thursday night, or even a teacher to connect with their students.
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