Thread: Twitter, get rid of it, keep it, or don't care?

Keep it but keep it in its place.

When there is a show or gathering twitter is
a good thing. It is NOT a forum or forum discussion
equivalent.

Originally Posted by salazch

twitter is stupid. and it keeps popping up on my screen, blocking threads. Get rid of it.

Umm It's gone. Has been since Sunday night.

Originally Posted by MistressNomad

Well, let's be fair...

The majority of people are rather poor at speaking and writing their own language, as a general rule. This is true today, and it was true a thousand years ago. It's just that today, basic literacy is available to everyone, whereas before only the elite had the opportunity. Texting/Tweeting/whatever else didn't destroy English any more than the Southern twang or the East London growl did.

I say this as a 20-year-old who in insists on spelling out my words in texts and chat, and has been using computers since I was about 4 years old. I chose to speak and write correctly. And I note that there are a few guys floating around here who are about my age, and most of them write well too.

I'm 19 and REFUSE to use u for you, your for you're, to for too, etc. Actually I believe I recently purchased a shirt stating this: Shirt.Woot : One Shirt, No Shoes, No Service (SM)

Mistress I am one of those guys who likes to think they speak well and spell out stuff in texts and what not. Thanks for making that point!

Originally Posted by MistressNomad

Well, let's be fair...

The majority of people are rather poor at speaking and writing their own language, as a general rule. This is true today, and it was true a thousand years ago. It's just that today, basic literacy is available to everyone, whereas before only the elite had the opportunity. Texting/Tweeting/whatever else didn't destroy English any more than the Southern twang or the East London growl did.

I say this as a 20-year-old who in insists on spelling out my words in texts and chat, and has been using computers since I was about 4 years old. I chose to speak and write correctly. And I note that there are a few guys floating around here who are about my age, and most of them write well too.

Hi,
The reason I don't like the twitter service is that it forces me to check yet another place for information. I like the forum structure as it captures the discussions and is a great focal point.

-Chief

I think the Twitter thing will detract from overall discussion. People who use Twitter will discuss things on Twitter, and people who don't will not access these discussions. This will end up removing potential valuable input from the non-Twitter users. This is why I believe it should be removed entirely.

I think that's specious. There were multiple tweets with links to threads indicating that those on twitter were using it as a tool to drive conversations on the boards. There was a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth that was totally unfounded. That's the whole purpose of it... use it as an outreach tool.

Originally Posted by MistressNomad

Well, let's be fair...

The majority of people are rather poor at speaking and writing their own language, as a general rule. This is true today, and it was true a thousand years ago. It's just that today, basic literacy is available to everyone, whereas before only the elite had the opportunity. Texting/Tweeting/whatever else didn't destroy English any more than the Southern twang or the East London growl did.

I say this as a 20-year-old who in insists on spelling out my words in texts and chat, and has been using computers since I was about 4 years old. I chose to speak and write correctly. And I note that there are a few guys floating around here who are about my age, and most of them write well too.

Do you mean you choose to speak and write correctly?

Seriously though, it may not have a HUGE impact on the literacy of the youth of this country, but it sure doesn't help. Heck, I know people a year or 2 younger than myself that don't know the difference between "where" or "wear" just to name ONE example.

I really don't see how people can graduate from high school spelling and writing the way they do. I guess that's part of the "no child left behind" program huh?