What we have to do is deliver to people the best and freshest most relevant information possible.^ I’m not sure it’s possible for Twitter (or Pownce or anyone) to review extensive information about people and relationships.

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ Those that take the time out to listen and ‘work the room’ to take in as much information as possible on what interests their audience, will ultimately have the best chance of engaging contacts effectively.

• Twitter « Middle East Public Relations | Spot On PR | Communications | Marketing | Media | Social Media 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.spotonpr.com [Source type: General]

^ And its community is well established and some of the most amazing people thrive from reading and sharing information through the Web, mobile text, IM, etc.

• Twitter Me This, Is Jaiku a Threat? Let’s Ask Those Defining the Landscape | Brian Solis 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.briansolis.com [Source type: General]

.We think of Twitter as it's not a social network, but it's an information network.^ Twitter is becoming a leading social networking sites and it has personal information.

• Twitter Gets Hacked, Badly 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ Just like any other social network, twitter can be used as a powerful tool to build your brand and raise awareness.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ Tags: Alexa , business networking , business networking sites , Facebook , Google , LinkedIn , MySpace , Ning , social networking sites , Twitter May .

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

It tells people what they care about as it is happening in the world.

—Evan Williams ^[6]

History

A blueprint sketch, circa 2006, by Jack Dorsey, envisioning an SMS-based social network

The working name was just "Status" for a while. It actually didn’t have a name. We were trying to name it, and mobile was a big aspect of the product early on ... .We liked the SMS aspect, and how you could update from anywhere and receive from anywhere.^ Tell me how you like it.

• Alltop - Top Twitterati News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twitterati.alltop.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Twitter anywhere you like .

• Twitter Applications List You'll Ever Need 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: General]

^ I like how you present this information.

• How to Use Twitter for Marketing & PR 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.hubspot.com [Source type: General]

.We wanted to capture that in the name—we wanted to capture that feeling: the physical sensation that you’re buzzing your friend’s pocket.^ You can then share the post with your friends.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ Useful when you're betting or playing games with your friends.

• Twitter Applications List You'll Ever Need 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: General]

^ You can’t hide when your friends have this app: .

• Twitter Handbook — How good people make BIG things happen – FAST! 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twitterhandbook.com [Source type: General]

.It’s like buzzing all over the world.^ The get to class or conference and have adrenaline that propels them into social media like a runners high – they want to do it all and will conquer the world!

• Realty World Northern California & Nevada » twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.realtyworldnca.com [Source type: General]

.So we did a bunch of name-storming, and we came up with the word "twitch," because the phone kind of vibrates when it moves.^ I struggled with my thoughts, threw some words down, and came up with a question: “Why are you twittering?"

• Social Media Today | A business community for the web's best thinkers on Social Media 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.socialmediatoday.com [Source type: General]

^ In part, I think, because yesterday’s furious storm that the “mob” you mentioned stirred up.

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ The reason I am asking is,when I was on a webinar,in the chat room someone asked that very question because they were having trouble when it came to them putting in the same names again.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.But "twitch" is not a good product name because it doesn’t bring up the right imagery.^ I have seen page after page after service after service that has taken the easy way out and slapped up advertising just because, but if somebody can get the formula right, it can only be good for the Web in general.

• louisgray.com: Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.louisgray.com [Source type: General]

^ Recommend a product that doesn’t work and your own reputation and any trust you’ve built up with those who follow your advice will suffer.

• 8 Tips for Affiliate Marketers on Using Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^ I can’t really get my arms around it because I don’t think these tools bring out any really new productivity concerns (and yes I am aware of operant conditioning).

• O'Reilly Media | Browse News by Tag 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC oreilly.com [Source type: General]

.So we looked in the dictionary for words around it, and we came across the word "twitter," and it was just perfect.^ I struggled with my thoughts, threw some words down, and came up with a question: “Why are you twittering?"

• Social Media Today | A business community for the web's best thinkers on Social Media 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.socialmediatoday.com [Source type: General]

^ Mary Jaksch: nice to see you finally came around using twitter.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ Just started to read Twitter power by Joel comm...it looks like it will be a good read!

• Twitter Power - How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet At A Time By Joel Comm 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twitterpower.com [Source type: General]

The definition was "a short burst of inconsequential information," and "chirps from birds." And that’s exactly what the product was.

—Jack Dorsey^[8]

Finances

Twitter's San Francisco headquarters located at 795 Folsom St.

Technology

A Twitter profile

Character limit

Interface

As a social network, Twitter revolves around the principle of followers.^ I’m going to blog every day about Twitter or social media/networking until someone at Twitter gets in contact with me.

• twitter should hire me — @jamievaron 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.twittershouldhireme.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Just like any other social network, twitter can be used as a powerful tool to build your brand and raise awareness.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ Tags: Alexa , business networking , business networking sites , Facebook , Google , LinkedIn , MySpace , Ning , social networking sites , Twitter May .

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

.When you choose to follow another Twitter user, that user's tweets appear in reverse chronological order on your main Twitter page.^ You’re following 1698 twitterers.

• Dawn of the Twitter Effect | Royal Pingdom 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC royal.pingdom.com [Source type: General]

^ No twitter URL so we can follow your tweets?

• Eight Ways Twitter is Useful Professionally 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC webworkerdaily.com [Source type: General]

^ You can follow me on Twitter @tomkuhlmann .

• Three Practical Ideas for Using Twitter in E-Learning » The Rapid eLearning Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.articulate.com [Source type: General]

If you follow 20 people, you'll see a mix of tweets scrolling down the page: breakfast-cereal updates, interesting new links, music recommendations, even musings on the future of education.

.On April 30, 2009, Twitter tweaked its web interface, adding a search bar and a sidebar of Trending Topics—the most common phrases currently appearing in messages.^ This seems to be a common phrase in messages sent to me.

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ Search this topic The Top 10 tech trends of 2009 .

• Twitter Inc.: News & Videos about Twitter Inc. - CNN.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC topics.cnn.com [Source type: News]
• Twitter Inc.: News & Videos about Twitter Inc. - CNN.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC topics.edition.cnn.com [Source type: News]

^ We were pretty peeved when Twitter allegedly took down several obscene trending topics this past June, and Apple rejected Tweetie 1.3 back in May for letting users view foul language in topic searches, but the latest example of Twitter censorship may just be the most brazen instance yet.

• Twitter — Switched 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.switched.com [Source type: General]

."Every public update sent to Twitter from anywhere in the world 24/7 can be instantly indexed and made discoverable via our newly launched real-time search," explained Biz Stone.^ Twitter also keeps a public record of all updates, which can be mined with Twitter Search .

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Really updated every minute.

• BBC - dot.life: Twitter and the China earthquake 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.bbc.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ Twitter lists and real-time journalism .

• Twitter Inc.: News & Videos about Twitter Inc. - CNN.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC topics.cnn.com [Source type: News]
• Twitter Inc.: News & Videos about Twitter Inc. - CNN.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC topics.edition.cnn.com [Source type: News]

."With this newly launched feature, Twitter has become something unexpectedly important—a discovery engine for finding out what is happening right now."^ Now I have to launch myself on Twitter.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Find out who is influential on Twitter.

• New !! How Do You Twitter? 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.surfersam.com [Source type: General]

^ Search Twitter's user-posts (tweets) to find out what's happening right now.

• Twitter | Addictomatic 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC addictomatic.com [Source type: General]

^[37]

Content of tweets

Content of Tweets according to Pear Analytics.

San Antonio-based market research firm Pear Analytics analyzed 2,000 tweets (originating from the US and in English) over a 2-week period from 11:00a to 5:00p (CST) and separated them into six categories:^[38]

• Pointless babble - 41%
• Conversational - 38%
• Pass-along value - 9%
• Self-promotion - 6%
• Spam - 4%
• News - 4%^[38]

Social networking researcher Danah Boyd responded to the Pear Analytics survey by arguing that what the Pear researchers labelled "pointless babble" is better characterized as "peripheral awareness" or "social grooming".^[39]

Rankings

.Twitter is ranked as one of the 50 most popular websites worldwide by Alexa's web traffic analysis.^ Alexa ranks the world’s most popular websites.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^ This is the most popular desktop client for twitter on the web.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter is a web 2.0 "social networking" website.

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

^[40] .Although estimates of the number of daily users vary because the company does not release the number of active accounts, a February 2009 Compete.com blog entry ranked Twitter as the third most used social network^[41] based on their count of 6 million unique monthly visitors and 55 million monthly visits.^ The Twitter user “upd4t3″ has been operating an infostealer operation using his account.

• » Twitter-based Botnet Command Channel · Security to the Core | Arbor Networks Security 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC asert.arbornetworks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ I have been using Twitter just because everyone else was.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Social Bookmarking and Networking Using bizSugar.com .

• How and Why To Use Twitter For Small Businesses | Small Business Trends 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC smallbiztrends.com [Source type: General]

^[41] .In March 2009, a Nielsen.com blog ranked Twitter as the fastest-growing site in the Member Communities category for February 2009. Twitter had a monthly growth of 1,382 percent, Zimbio of 240 percent, followed by Facebook with an increase of 228 percent.^ In 2008, Twitter turned down a $500 million takeover offer from another social site, Facebook.Twitter is now a high-profile website and handles millions of messages every day from 6 million members.

• New !! How Do You Twitter? 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.surfersam.com [Source type: General]

^ September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 .

• I'm Over Twitter (Three Minds On Digital Marketing @ Organic) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC threeminds.organic.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 August 2009 April 2009 March 2009 January 2009 November 2008 September 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 Categories .

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^[42] .However, only 40 percent of Twitter's users are retained.^ The spread is basically only limited by the size of Twitter’s user base.

• Dawn of the Twitter Effect | Royal Pingdom 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC royal.pingdom.com [Source type: General]

^ Additionally, 37 percent of Twitter's traffic on Oprah's first day of tweeting, April 17 , 2009, were from new Twitter users.

• Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.mahalo.com [Source type: General]

^ However, Twitter has become so crowded and people go only there to publish but seldom read.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^[43]

Demographics

.Most of Twitter's usage share comes from older adults who might not have used other social sites before Twitter, said Jeremiah Owyang, an industry analyst studying social media.^ On the other hand, teenagers do not use twitter.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ With all that said, Twitter is a useful tool.

• Three Practical Ideas for Using Twitter in E-Learning » The Rapid eLearning Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.articulate.com [Source type: General]

^ Have the learners use Twitter to share their thoughts.

• Three Practical Ideas for Using Twitter in E-Learning » The Rapid eLearning Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.articulate.com [Source type: General]

."Adults are just catching up to what teens have been doing for years," he said.^ As I said above, I signed up for twitter just to check it out (as I signed up for identi.ca and friendfeed, and a host of other services.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ Sometimes they will even make up things as we caught AP and Reuters doing last year.

• BBC - dot.life: Twitter and the China earthquake 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.bbc.co.uk [Source type: General]

^[44]

.Just 11 percent of Twitter's users are aged 12 to 17, according to comScore.^ Mar 11, 2009 at 12:17 am .

• twitter should hire me — @jamievaron 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.twittershouldhireme.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ According to June, 2009 comScore numbers, 11.3% of visitors to Twitter.com in the U.S. are ages 12-17.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ I now count many Tangler & Twitter users as my friends, and it was precipitated just because of the added layer of interaction between us.

• How to Get Customer Service via Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.readwriteweb.com [Source type: General]

^[44]

comScore attributes this to .Twitter's "early adopter period" when the social network first gained popularity in business settings and news outlets, which resulted in an older-skewing early adopter profile.^ Yammer is often described as the internal social network for businesses, or the Twitter for business.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^ Yammer is often described as the internal social network for businesses or the Twitter for business.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^ Connect with me on the popular social networking sites .

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

However, comScore as of late, has noted that as Twitter has begun to "filter more into the mainstream, along with it came a culture of celebrity as Shaq, Britney Spears and Ashton Kutcher joined the ranks of the Twitterati."^[45]

Outages

The Twitter fail whale error message.

.When Twitter experiences an outage, users see the "fail whale" error message image created by Yiying Lu,^[46] an illustration of red birds using a net to hoist a whale from the ocean along with the text ^[47] "Too many tweets!^ I am not seeing many nonprofits Tweet as people.

• 10 Twitter Tips for Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofits 2.0 | Change.org 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC nonprofits.change.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Waldman, a popular user, said she’d been receiving harassing tweets — 140 character messages sent out in a public forum — and asked Twitter customer [...

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates (otherwise known as tweets ), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length.

• How and Why To Use Twitter For Small Businesses | Small Business Trends 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC smallbiztrends.com [Source type: General]

Please wait a moment and try again."^[47]

.Twitter experienced approximately 98 percent uptime in 2007, or about six full days of downtime.^ Myself, I’m thinking that Twitter is going to be essential to how I think about the internet within six to twelve months.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ I’m much less dependent on my newsreader now because I hear about cool stuff all day via Twitter.

• Eight Ways Twitter is Useful Professionally 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC webworkerdaily.com [Source type: General]

^ I ended up trading tweets and e-mails with Anil Dash of Six Apart, as a result of my twittering about upgrading my blog to Movable Type 4.

• How to Get Customer Service via Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.readwriteweb.com [Source type: General]

^[48] .Twitter's downtime was particularly noticeable during events popular with the technology industry such as the 2008 Macworld Conference & Expo keynote address.^ Says: May 23rd, 2008 at 8:22 am @confession is now closed until further notice : http://kosso.co.uk/twitter/confess/index.php .

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ Tweet your heart out through Twiddict and avoid life-changing withdrawal symptoms during Twitter downtime.

• Twitter Apps – Comprehensive list from Book iChapter #10 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twitterhandbook.com [Source type: General]

^ I pride myself in keeping up with current events and technology, yet the Twitter Fad totally escaped my technology radar.

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

^[49][50] .During May 2008 Twitter's new engineering team made architectural changes to deal with the scale of growth.^ Posted by Dan May 22, 2008 You can also control your Mac with twitter.

• Power-Tweeting: 101 Everyday Uses for Twitter - Inside CRM 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.insidecrm.com [Source type: General]

^ At 12:00pm on 12 May 2008 , Michael32bc wrote: The way Twitter works is absolutely amazing.

• BBC - dot.life: Twitter and the China earthquake 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.bbc.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ Jim Labadie on May 7th, 2008 New to Twitter, but absolutely loving it.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

Stability issues resulted in down time or temporary feature removal.

.In August 2008, Twitter withdrew free SMS services to users in the United Kingdom^[51] and for approximately five months instant messaging support via a XMPP bot was listed as being "temporarily unavailable".^[52] On October 10, 2008, Twitter's status blog announced that instant messaging (IM) service was no longer a temporary outage and needed to be revamped.^ Your list of Iranian Twitterers is unavailable.

• Iran's Twitter Revolution 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.thenation.com [Source type: General]

^ It's not IM (instant messaging), but it is sort of like a publicly broadcast IM service.

• How to Use Twitter for Marketing & PR 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.hubspot.com [Source type: General]

^ By October 2008 I no longer viewed myself as a novice at blogging.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

.Twitter aims to return its IM service at some point but says this requires some major work.^ Old news, perhaps — two months is an age in the world of Twitter — but it does still raise some interesting points about what should be shared online.

• Twitter : Performancing 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC performancing.com [Source type: General]

^ I must say, that twitter is one of best tool to reach up some follower’s.

• 5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^ Craig R. Says: May 26th, 2008 at 10:05 am First, Twitter is not immune to suit if they claim that they are just a “communications service.” .

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^[53]

.On June 12, 2009, in what was called a potential "Twitpocalypse", the unique identifier associated with each tweet exceeded the limit for 32-bit signed integers.^ Comment by Kelly Brown — June 12, 2009 @ 7:32 pm .

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Drew Kime January 27, 2009 at 12:34 pm I think the “call to action” and “social proof” numbers are interesting.

• 5 Steps to Going Viral on Twitter | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Comment by Linda Hunt — June 12, 2009 @ 10:27 pm .

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[54] .While Twitter itself was not affected, some third-party clients found that they could no longer access recent tweets.^ What’s great about a Twitter novel is that your content is no longer static.

• How to Start a Twitter Novel 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.twitip.com [Source type: General]

^ Users have become accustomed to logging into third-party applications with their Twitter credentials.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ I think anyone trying to market a product just so they can make some cash off of it is a Twitter spammer.

• 8 Tips for Affiliate Marketers on Using Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

.Patches were quickly released, though some iPhone applications had to wait for approval from the App Store.^ At that moment, the anxious staff of college also got their call and released and some cried after such a long wait.

• BBC - dot.life: Twitter and the China earthquake 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.bbc.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ Zara releases pointless iPhone app (and their Flash-heavy website is pretty sucky too) http://bit.ly/5cu0CK .

• Alltop - Top Twitterati News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twitterati.alltop.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ FriendFeed for iPhone FriendFeed has many 3rd party client iPhone applications, but no one official iPhone app.

• louisgray.com: Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.louisgray.com [Source type: General]

^[55] On September 22, the identifier exceeded the limit for 32-bit unsigned integers, again breaking some third-party clients.^[56]

.On August 6, 2009, Twitter and Facebook suffered from a denial-of-service attack, causing the Twitter website to be offline for several hours.^ Twitter hit by denial-of-service attack .

• Twitter Inc.: News & Videos about Twitter Inc. - CNN.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC topics.edition.cnn.com [Source type: News]

^ Meanwhile, Twitter was crippled (and Facebook and other sites also affected) by a rare politically motivated denial-of-service attack targeting one user in August .

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ While other services like Facebook and the Google-owned Blogger were also hit by the attack, Twitter was the only one to suffer a full-out, hours-long outage , and it called into question just how secure the service really is.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^[57] .It was later confirmed that the attacks were directed at one pro-Georgian user around the anniversary of the 2008 South Ossetia War, rather than the sites themselves.^ They have the best one going, but because they try to keep users coming back to their interface, and even the applications built on their service have to live in Facebook, they end up as a ghetto rather than a true internet service.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ Parand on January 22nd, 2008 You can also use Twitter for expense tracking and reporting by sending direct messages to the user “xpn”.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

^ In addition, there were fewer posts on the site in 2009 than in 2008, thanks to reduced guest posts.

• louisgray.com: Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.louisgray.com [Source type: General]

^[58] .A hacking attack was aimed at Twitter on 17 December 2009, replacing for nearly an hour the home website's welcome screen with an image of a green flag and the caption "This site has been hacked by Iranian Cyber Army."^ Originally posted at The Social Topics: Vulnerabilities and attacks Tags: Twitter , security , hackers , vulnerabilities , social media Share: Digg Del.icio.us Reddit Facebook Twitter December 17, 2009 10:40 PM PST Twitter hijacked by 'Iranian Cyber Army' .

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ And last week , the legitimate account of a Twitter employee was used to hijack the site and redirect visitors to an external page displaying a banner for the "Iranian Cyber Army."

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ Bernie Borges January 5, 2009 at 9:17 pm Most people either don’t get Twitter (one extreme) or they totally get it and they get addicted.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

.It was unknown whether there was indeed any link between the hackers and Iran^[59].^ Certainly, there is a contentious history between Twitter and Iran.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

Privacy and security

.Twitter collects personally identifiable information about its users and shares it with third parties.^ Twitter is all about sharing.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter i s not about sharing what you had for breakfast.

• ScottFox.com - Internet Riches - e-Riches 2.0: twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.scottfox.com [Source type: General]

^ At Photo Finish Records we are very concerned about our fans' privacy and do not share or sell your information to other third parties.

• 3OH!3 | Twitter - 3oh3music.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.3oh3music.com [Source type: General]

The service considers that information an asset, and reserves the right to sell it if the company changes hands.^[60] .While Twitter displays no advertising, advertisers can target users based on their history of tweets and sometimes may quote tweets in ads.^ Waldman, a popular user, said she’d been receiving harassing tweets — 140 character messages sent out in a public forum — and asked Twitter customer [...

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ He added that Twitter could turn to advertising as a revenue model, perhaps inserting ads between messages like Meebo does, but he thinks it's possible people might complain and also wonders if the advertising could be targeted enough to appeal to marketers.

• What Keeps Twitter Chirping Along - InternetNews.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.internetnews.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates (otherwise known as tweets ), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length.

• How and Why To Use Twitter For Small Businesses | Small Business Trends 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC smallbiztrends.com [Source type: General]

^[61]

A security vulnerability was reported on April 7, 2007, by Nitesh Dhanjani and Rujith. .Since Twitter used the phone number of the sender of an SMS message as authentication, malicious users could update someone else's status page by using SMS spoofing.^ Phone 3.0.1 update fixes SMS vulnerability .

• Destroy Today » Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC destroytoday.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ PST with status update from Twitter.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ A bunch of numbers are on your Twitter page.

• Newbie's guide to Twitter | Webware - CNET 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^[62] .The vulnerability could only be used if the spoofer knew the phone number registered to their victim's account.^ On the phone or IM: send the command follow username to register your phone or IM account to receive public Tweets from a user.

• Newbie's guide to Twitter | Webware - CNET 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ If Twitter were a phone company, you could only call people who used the same phone company as you.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Like you, I’ve had an account for a while but only recently started really using it.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

.Within a few weeks of this discovery Twitter introduced an optional personal identification number (PIN) that its users could specify to authenticate SMS-originating messages.^ Direct messages are private messages sent from one Twitter person to another.

• New !! How Do You Twitter? 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.surfersam.com [Source type: General]

^ I generally agree with you but think that rule #1 - be authentic - should mean that non-profits should twitter either as the person from the NGO or the organization.

• 10 Twitter Tips for Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofits 2.0 | Change.org 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC nonprofits.change.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Fortunately, Twitter also lets you specify which Twitter users you want to follow so you can read their updates on your home page or phone.

• New !! How Do You Twitter? 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.surfersam.com [Source type: General]

^[63]

.On January 5, 2009, 33 high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised after a Twitter administrator's password was guessed by a dictionary attack.^ January 5, 2009 at 9:00 am 2009 is all A-Twitter!

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ PizzaForADream.com says: January 18, 2009 at 4:09 am It’s taken me 3 months of scratching my head to finally begin to figure Twitter out.

• How and Why To Use Twitter For Small Businesses | Small Business Trends 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC smallbiztrends.com [Source type: General]

^ In January , someone hacked into the Twitter internal network -- possibly by guessing the password -- and gained access to the Twitter accounts of President Obama, CNN anchor Rick Sanchez, and 31 other high-profile Twitterers.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^[64] .Falsified tweets—including sexually explicit and drug-related messages—were then sent from the accounts.^ Waldman, a popular user, said she’d been receiving harassing tweets — 140 character messages sent out in a public forum — and asked Twitter customer [...

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ A quick look at the text of the most ReTweeted Tweets in my ReTweet mapper shows that the explicit “please ReTweet” is the most common call to action and occurs in a large number of ReTweeted messages.

• 5 Steps to Going Viral on Twitter | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Robert started monitoring his 'Tweets' and then sent messages as new information became available.

• BBC - dot.life: Twitter and the China earthquake 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.bbc.co.uk [Source type: General]

^[65]

.Twitter launched the beta version of its Verified Accounts service on June 11, 2009, allowing famous or notable people to make it clear which Twitter accounts belongs to them.^ Stan Faryna February 26, 2009 at 11:56 am Michael Stelzner has put together a worthwhile intro to Twitter.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ For example, we launched http://www.tweetmas.com to do just that - use twitter to help people answer the question with their friends "what would you like for Christmas"?

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ Of course, you have to make Twitter work for you; you have to go out and follow people, otherwise it will get boring with only 6 followers.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

.The home pages of these verified accounts display a badge to indicate this special status.^ And last week , the legitimate account of a Twitter employee was used to hijack the site and redirect visitors to an external page displaying a banner for the "Iranian Cyber Army."

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^[66]

Reception

Change of focus

A new mobile version of twitter.com

.Twitter emphasized their news and information network strategy in November 2009 by changing the question it asks users for status updates from "What are you doing?"^ Twitter is a status-updating or microblogging social networking website.

• Twitter Applications List You'll Ever Need 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: General]

^ I’m so you are doing this twitter training.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ You don’t have to text your status updates to Twitter.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

to "What's happening?".^[67][68] Entertainment Weekly put it on its end-of-the-decade, "best-of" list, saying, "Limiting yourself to 140 characters--the maximum for messages on this diabolically addictive social-networking tool--is easy once you get the".^[69]

Criticism

.The Wall Street Journal wrote that social-networking services such as Twitter "elicit mixed feelings in the technology-savvy people who have been their early adopters.^ Twitter is a web 2.0 "social networking" website.

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

^ Twellow – http://www.twellow.com : Enables you to search for people on Twitter or, if you don’t exactly know who you’re looking for, you can search by categories sorted by keywords related to such things as industry, interests, or hobbies.

• Twitter Apps – Comprehensive list from Book iChapter #10 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twitterhandbook.com [Source type: General]

^ Obama Barack is one such person who uses twitter to announce his public appearances and speaking engagements.

• Harness the Power of Twitter — Twitter Apps, Tools, and Tips From Around the World 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.powertwitter.com [Source type: General]

.Fans say they are a good way to keep in touch with busy friends.^ Keep in touch with your fans the way many stars and celebrities do.

• New !! How Do You Twitter? 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.surfersam.com [Source type: General]

^ In fact, most of my closest friends and I keep in touch through it.

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ If they cannot keep their house in order enough that they drive away ordinary, non-harrassing, customers, either current or future, what else is wromg with their business plan?

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

But some users are starting to feel 'too' connected, as they grapple with check-in messages at odd hours, higher cellphone bills and the need to tell acquaintances to stop announcing what they're having for dinner."^[70] "Using Twitter for literate communication is about as likely as firing up a CB radio and hearing some guy recite the Iliad", said tech writer Bruce Sterling.^[71] ."For many people, the idea of describing your blow-by-blow activities in such detail is absurd," hypothesized writer Clive Thompson.^ Have you any Idea how many people we can help.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ While you run the risk of driving other people crazy, you are free to make as many changes to your Twitter lists as you wish.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^ Plus your internet marketing skills since so many people have seen it already.

• twitter should hire me — @jamievaron 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.twittershouldhireme.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

."Why would you subject your friends to your daily minutiae?^ You can then share the post with your friends.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ If they can’t see friends pictures and have more features than just a status then why would they use it?

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ For example, we launched http://www.tweetmas.com to do just that - use twitter to help people answer the question with their friends "what would you like for Christmas"?

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

.And conversely, how much of their trivia can you absorb?^ Do you stop and think how much a reflection it is on your own position in society that you believe it’s OK to throw comments at a person that are obviously intended to hurt that person?

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ Instead of writing a whole post about what Twitter is this Guide to Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It and Twitter Tools should cover pretty much everything you need.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ But other than that, the most brain-intensive activity you'll have to endure is guesstimating how much Dr. Bruce Jenner's Saran-wrapped face.

• Twitter — Switched 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.switched.com [Source type: General]

.The growth of ambient intimacy can seem like modern narcissism taken to a new, supermetabolic extreme—the ultimate expression of a generation of celebrity-addled youths who believe their every utterance is fascinating and ought to be shared with the world."^ I like the phrase "ambient intimacy" too, but my perception of Twitter is more like radio.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ Old news, perhaps — two months is an age in the world of Twitter — but it does still raise some interesting points about what should be shared online.

• Twitter : Performancing 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC performancing.com [Source type: General]

^ I decided to share my Twitter Resource Book because no one else has done it and I think it is extremely valuable to new and experienced Twitter users.

• Twitter Tips (Attract and Influence People on Twitter) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC prevential.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[72] .On the other hand Steve Dotto opines that part of Twitter's appeal is the challenge of trying to publish such messages in tight constraints.^ On the other hand with 100m twitter users who usually send messages to 100-10,000 other users the scalability required is 10,000m to 10^6m I have never known any current architecture based on webservers to handle such a scale.

• How to Use Twitter for Marketing & PR 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.hubspot.com [Source type: General]
• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ I took the 30 day challenge and twitter was part of their instruction along with other social sites.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ On the other hand, Twitter can be actively used as a tool to push out messages that capitalize on the attention you’re receiving from other users.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

^[73] ."The qualities that make Twitter seem inane and half-baked are what makes it so powerful," says Jonathan Zittrain, professor of Internet law at Harvard Law School.^ Given the definition of “fast” in my article, one could argue that Twitter is making the internet go faster.

• Dawn of the Twitter Effect | Royal Pingdom 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC royal.pingdom.com [Source type: General]

^ Prior to his work at YouTube and Google, Brock was previously an attorney at Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP and he attended Harvard Law School.

• louisgray.com: Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.louisgray.com [Source type: General]

^ This is my first time using internet marketing, and Twitter seem to be an ideal tool.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[74]

.Nielsen Online reports that Twitter has a user retention rate of 40 percent.^ Parand on January 22nd, 2008 You can also use Twitter for expense tracking and reporting by sending direct messages to the user “xpn”.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

^ Marisa Taylor at the Wall Street Journal reports that women outnumber men 57 percent to 43 percent on Facebook and Twitter.

• Twitter - Salon.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.salon.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter users warned about a "make money online with google" scam on Monday.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

.Many people drop the service after a month so the site may potentially reach only about 10% of all Internet users.^ I recall visiting the site a few months back and being all, "meh".

• Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ I had a friend that complained about Twitter because he “didn’t give a damn what people eat for breakfast.” Then he started using Twitter, and guess what all his tweets are about?

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ It does seem popular with bloggers and internet marketers but outside of that circle not many “ordinary” people seem to use it.

• 5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^[75] .In 2009, Twitter won the "Breakout of the Year" Webby Award.^ April 26, 2009 The Stray @Gaven_Morren I actually am writing a story on Twitter–I’ve been writing it in spurts for nearly a year now.

• How to Start a Twitter Novel 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.twitip.com [Source type: General]

^[76][77]

.During a February 2009 discussion on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition, Daniel Schorr noted that Twitter accounts of events lacked rigorous fact-checking and other editorial improvements.^ Publicize and promote your twitter account .

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ Stan Faryna February 26, 2009 at 11:56 am Michael Stelzner has put together a worthwhile intro to Twitter.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Mike Darnell February 25, 2009 at 10:11 am Here’s another tool that has become indispensable in my Twitter arsenal - Headup.com .

• Twitter Tips (Attract and Influence People on Twitter) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC prevential.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.In response, Andy Carvin gave Schorr two examples of breaking news stories that played out on Twitter and said users wanted first-hand accounts and sometimes debunked stories.^ But for me Twitter has managed to break out of that pattern.

• I'm Over Twitter (Three Minds On Digital Marketing @ Organic) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC threeminds.organic.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Know what you want out of Twitter.

• Harness the Power of Twitter — Twitter Apps, Tools, and Tips From Around the World 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.powertwitter.com [Source type: General]

^ Waldman, a popular user, said she’d been receiving harassing tweets — 140 character messages sent out in a public forum — and asked Twitter customer [...

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^[78]

.In an episode of The Daily Show on February 26, 2009, guest Brian Williams derided tweets as only referring to the condition of the author in any given instant.^ Posted in Main on February 3rd, 2009 by Pingdom Yesterday a Twitter post (a tweet) by Mashable’s Pete Cashmore became so popular that traffic from Twitter crashed a blog .

• Dawn of the Twitter Effect | Royal Pingdom 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC royal.pingdom.com [Source type: General]

^ February 3rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm .

• Dawn of the Twitter Effect | Royal Pingdom 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC royal.pingdom.com [Source type: General]

^ Stan Faryna February 26, 2009 at 11:32 am I appreciate your madness.

• 5 Steps to Going Viral on Twitter | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

.Williams implied that he would never use Twitter because nothing he did was interesting enough to publish in Twitter format.^ I have been using Twitter just because everyone else was.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Maybe if we did a twitter for world peace then it would be more useful.

• I'm Over Twitter (Three Minds On Digital Marketing @ Organic) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC threeminds.organic.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ I find it interesting to see that Twitter is used also for: .

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

^[79]

.During another episode of The Daily Show on March 2, 2009, host Jon Stewart negatively portrayed members of Congress who chose to "tweet" during President Obama's address to Congress (on February 24, 2009) rather than pay attention to the content of the speech.^ September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 .

• I'm Over Twitter (Three Minds On Digital Marketing @ Organic) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC threeminds.organic.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 August 2009 April 2009 March 2009 January 2009 November 2008 September 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 Categories .

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 .

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

The show's Samantha Bee satirized media coverage of the service saying "there's no surprise young people love it—according to reports of young people by middle aged people".^[80]

.In March 2009, the comic strip Doonesbury began to satirize Twitter.^ Mozilla Firefox Addons Twitter is Now 3 Years Old Twitter officially turned three on March 21, 2009.

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

^ Randy March 24, 2009 at 3:32 pm Intesting how the vast majority of people on twitter are over 30 rather than below.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter in the Unknown March 27, 2009 at 7:02 pm Débuter avec Twitter et le micro-blogging .

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

.Many characters highlighted the triviality of tweets although one defended the need to keep up with the constant-update trend.^ Rebecca January 9, 2009 at 12:05 pm I think many people are using Twitter to keep up with family and friends.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Get 10 people to answer a question you’ve Tweeted and if even just one person signs up from each of those 10 people’s replies to you you have 10 new followers.

• 5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^ The last.fm post works much the same way, although it's only updated once a week and needs a splash of something to liven it up a bit.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^[81] SuperNews! similarly satirized Twitter as an addiction to "constant self-affirmation" and said tweets were nothing more than "shouts into the darkness hoping someone is listening".^[82]

Notable usage

Use in campaigning

.Twitter was used by candidates in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign throughout the race.^ Phyl Herman December 31, 2008 at 2:07 pm Am recent new Twitter User and found your information very useful, especially the tools.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Maytal on January 16th, 2008 I like twitter and use it almost everyday, but the problem with it is the search option.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

^ Roberto on January 16th, 2008 I really like to use Twitter as a personal productivity tool.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

.Democratic Party nominee Barack Obama used it for publicity.^ Obama Barack is one such person who uses twitter to announce his public appearances and speaking engagements.

• Harness the Power of Twitter — Twitter Apps, Tools, and Tips From Around the World 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.powertwitter.com [Source type: General]

^[83] .The Nader–Gonzalez campaign updated its ballot access teams in real time with Twitter and Google Maps.^ I spotted it because a bot uses the RSS feed to get the status updates, the account, called “Upd4t3″, is under investigation by Twitter’s security team, according to Nazario.

• » Twitter-based Botnet Command Channel · Security to the Core | Arbor Networks Security 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC asert.arbornetworks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ An attempt to tell the narrative of John Hughes' classic Chistmas movie through the medium of Twitter as if its happening in real time.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ I consider this approach much too slow to use for social marketing , and you don’t really want to spend all your time on Twitter .

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^[84] .Twitter use increased by 43 percent on the day of the United States' 2008 election.^ Jim: Wishads December 31, 2008 at 1:51 pm I’ve just recently started using twitter for the business account and I’ve seen an increase in traffic and inquiries in a very short time.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Posted by Tom Dec 3, 2008 I fully agree with coleki, this list is not about 'uses for twitter' but 'people talking about stuff on twitter'.

• Power-Tweeting: 101 Everyday Uses for Twitter - Inside CRM 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.insidecrm.com [Source type: General]

^ My following on Twitter is steadily growing…and, before this video series, I had no clue how to use Twitter!…From Twitter Twit to Twitterer in a few days!

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[85]

.In 2009, the Republican Party in Connecticut set up fake Twitter accounts in the names of 33 Democratic members of the state legislature.^ You might set up a Twitter account for your novel where you talk about what you’re working on, ask questions, report book marketing activities, or even be one of your characters but who really wants to read a novel on Twitter?

• How to Start a Twitter Novel 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.twitip.com [Source type: General]

^ It would be nice to tell the setup that I have two (or three or 20 twitter accounts) and it will allow me to set up each account and have all the same settings available to each user.

• Twitter Tools 1.5.1 | alexking.org 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC alexking.org [Source type: General]

^ Researchers have also seen criminals hide their messages in RSS feeds that are set up to broadcast Twitter messages, said Gerry Egan, a director with [...

• » Twitter-based Botnet Command Channel · Security to the Core | Arbor Networks Security 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC asert.arbornetworks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[86] .The Republicans used the accounts to send out tweets in the names of the Democrats.^ On that day they used social media to send out the message and incresed their Facebook Fan Page count by over 100,000.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^ You can point people to resources, you can share company news (as Mikal suggests), you can constantly, and subtlety, brand yourself with every tweet you send out.

• If There Could Only Be One: Twitter or Facebook? 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC outspokenmedia.com [Source type: General]

^ Basically what it does is use the status messages to send out new links to contact, then these contain new commands or executables to download and run.

• » Twitter-based Botnet Command Channel · Security to the Core | Arbor Networks Security 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC asert.arbornetworks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[86] When Twitter, Inc. discovered the scheme, it shut down the .33 fake accounts, explaining the applicable company policy: "A person may not impersonate others through the Twitter service in a manner that does or is intended to mislead, confuse or deceive others."^ I also have a tumblog that aggregates my online content from other services (Twitter, Flickr, del.icio.us.

• Twitter Tools 1.5.1 | alexking.org 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC alexking.org [Source type: General]

^ Services you consent to the collection and use (as set forth in the applicable privacy policy) of this information, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Yahoo!

• Yahoo! Terms of Service 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC info.yahoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ To use Cadmus, you need to log in at http://thecadmus.com/ , using OAuth, to your Twitter account, and you can add as many supported services as you like to the system.

• louisgray.com: Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.louisgray.com [Source type: General]

^[86] The Hartford Courant editorialized: "Republicans get an A for innovation but a D for ethics."^[87]

Use in legal proceedings

.The first criminal prosecution arising from Twitter posts began in April 2009. Agents of the FBI arrested Daniel Knight Hayden.^ Recently started using twitter, i have shared my first hand expereince here http://tinyurl.com/bxfdpk Amit posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 7:30 AM by Amit Desai .

• How to Use Twitter for Marketing & PR 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.hubspot.com [Source type: General]

^ Comment Post by: Security firms discover botnet on Twitter - Programming Blog — August 14th, 2009 @ 7:50 pm EST Reply [...

• » Twitter-based Botnet Command Channel · Security to the Core | Arbor Networks Security 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC asert.arbornetworks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Comment Post by: A Closer Look at the Twitter-Controlled Botnet (Part 1) « my 20% — August 16th, 2009 @ 11:47 pm EST Reply [...

• » Twitter-based Botnet Command Channel · Security to the Core | Arbor Networks Security 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC asert.arbornetworks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Hayden was accused of sending tweets threatening violence in connection with his plan to attend a Tea Party protest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.^[88]

In July 2009, Horizon Realty Group, a Chicago real estate management company, sued a former tenant, Amanda Bonnen, for libel based on a Twitter message sent to friends. .Horizon contends that Bonnen defamed Horizon by posting a tweet to her friends that said, "You should just come anyway.^ You can then share the post with your friends.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ The instant messaging system helps you to populate your brand with just one post to the thousands of people.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ For example, we launched http://www.tweetmas.com to do just that - use twitter to help people answer the question with their friends "what would you like for Christmas"?

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

.Who said sleeping in a moldy apartment was bad for you?^ For being happy over a win, you would of thought I said something bad.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^ The “Twitterati” have finally recognized something I said months ago: “auto-following people who follow you on Twitter is stupid.” .

• ScottFox.com - Internet Riches - e-Riches 2.0: twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.scottfox.com [Source type: General]

^ The individual who you said was harassing you removed their account in March.

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

Horizon realty thinks it's ok." Horizon asked for at least $50,000 for the alleged libel.^[89] The lawsuit prompted widespread comment from journalists, bloggers, and legal experts.^[90]

Use in education

.The Distance College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, used Twitter with native Chinese students as a tool to train communicative and cultural competence.^ Using Twitter as a tool for public diplomacy .

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter a powerful communication tool.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ I just posted on using Twitter with my students at American University.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

.Students had to post a certain number of English tweets and react to the tweets of their fellow students.^ In his post, Mikal argues that Facebook is the number one social network for small businesses because tweets have a short shelf life.

• If There Could Only Be One: Twitter or Facebook? 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC outspokenmedia.com [Source type: General]

^ And yeah the pay-pet-tweet post by ProBlogger and Jason Falls were just jokes and experiments to see how people react.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

Twitter was viewed as a supplement to practice in authentic environment different aspects of the target language as it was taught in the classroom. ^[91]

.The University of Vienna, Austria, used Twitter as an evaluation platform for student ratings.^ I just posted on using Twitter with my students at American University.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ I believe that many people are using Twitter as public instant messaging platform and network.

• 5 Steps to Going Viral on Twitter | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Listorious appears, and using the Twitter API , provides a platform for users to create and share Twitter meta lists (lists of Twitter lists).

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

.Every student had to send a tweet after each course unit with feedback to the teacher.^ I don’t tweet every time I post something, but sometimes if it’s one I’m especially proud of or one I want quick feedback on, I’ll post a tinyurl to it.

• Eight Ways Twitter is Useful Professionally 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC webworkerdaily.com [Source type: General]

^ NPR, MSNBC and PBS immediately replied to our tweet, expressing interest in hearing from our middle school student travelers and their teachers.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

.Twitter turned out to be "a useful tool for evaluating a course formatively.^ I do use a lot of time on Twitter but it has turned out to be very, very useful.

• 5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^ There is also a list of useful twitter tools and plugins that you can use to enhance the experience.

• 5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^ Just like any other social network, twitter can be used as a powerful tool to build your brand and raise awareness.

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

.Because of Twitter's simple use and the electronic handling of data, the administrative effort remains small."^ I have been using Twitter just because everyone else was.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ I had a friend that complained about Twitter because he “didn’t give a damn what people eat for breakfast.” Then he started using Twitter, and guess what all his tweets are about?

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ I really started using FriendFeed because of something Robert Scoble posted at Twitter.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^[92]

.At the University of Texas at Dallas, Twitter has been incorporated into the actual classroom setting of History courses with big groups of students.^ I recently taught Twitter to students in my undergraduate Marketing with Web 2.0 Course.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ The key (and challenge) to all of these ideas: they need to be incorporated into the Twitter experience and enhance it rather than being interruptive detriments.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^ I just posted on using Twitter with my students at American University.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

This innovative approach gives more students the opportunity to express their views in class discussions. Another advantage of this approach is that the limit of characters forces them to get to the central point.^[93]

.According to telegraph.co.uk, Twitter is put on the new primary school curriculum.^ Says: May 23rd, 2008 at 8:22 am @confession is now closed until further notice : http://kosso.co.uk/twitter/confess/index.php .

• Ariel Waldman » Blog Archive » Twitter responds 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC arielwaldman.com [Source type: General]

^ In response to a push for more tech literacy, British primary schools have proposed a new set of academic standards, including plans to study Twitter .

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ According to the State of the Twittersphere report, each day 5 to 10 thousand new people join Twitter.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

Children should be able to "organise and adjust" speaking and writing skills depending on the technology being used, including using "emails, messaging, wikis and twitters". During the primary years, children should also be taught to speak, write and broadcast using "blogs, podcasts, websites, email [and] video".^[94]

Use in emergencies

.Research reported in New Scientist in May 2008^[95] found that blogs, maps, photo sites and instant messaging systems like Twitter did a better job of getting information out during emergencies than either the traditional news media or government emergency services.^ Getting more out of twitter .

• How to Start a Twitter Novel 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.twitip.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter has more ways to create a new message than Blogger did at that point.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Seems more like the use of Twitter is initiated by employees working for companies, rather than a genuine approach the CEO is taking.

• Buzz Marketing for Technology: Brands that Tweet 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com [Source type: News]

.The study also found that those using Twitter during the fires in California in October 2007 kept their followers (who were often friends and neighbors) informed of their whereabouts and of the location of various fires minute by minute.^ I'd add that those who use twitter evolve quickly, as well.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter + friend: you follow them and they follow you.

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ A person who is addicted to using Twitter.

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

.Organizations that support relief efforts are also using Twitter.^ Thanks for a truly useful post on how others are using Twitter in their branding efforts.

• Buzz Marketing for Technology: Brands that Tweet 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com [Source type: News]

^ I use Twitter Lists both to organize people I find on Twitter and to discover new people.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^ To use Cadmus, you need to log in at http://thecadmus.com/ , using OAuth, to your Twitter account, and you can add as many supported services as you like to the system.

• louisgray.com: Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.louisgray.com [Source type: General]

.The American Red Cross started using Twitter^[96] to exchange minute-to-minute information about local disasters including statistics and directions.^ A tip about using twitter (Or a tip given on twitter) .

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ I had a friend that complained about Twitter because he “didn’t give a damn what people eat for breakfast.” Then he started using Twitter, and guess what all his tweets are about?

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ I really started using FriendFeed because of something Robert Scoble posted at Twitter.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^[97]

During the 2008 Mumbai attacks eyewitnesses sent an estimated 80 tweets every 5 seconds. .Twitter users on the ground helped compile a list of the dead and injured.^ LinkedIn helps to reduce an enormous amount of content, functioning almost as would a Twitter list containing only members of your LinkedIn network.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^ A new social media site , Listorious , has surfaced to helps us discover Twitter lists for categories which are important to us.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^ Watched your Twitter training on How I Built my First List as well and these are a great help.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.In addition, users sent out vital information such as emergency phone numbers and the location of hospitals needing blood donations.^ It’s a network of people and friends that you trust to be connected to, and to share information like your email address, AIM screen name, and phone number.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ This way, tweets can spread out like the branches of a tree or a root system and reach a very large number of Twitter users.

• Dawn of the Twitter Effect | Royal Pingdom 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC royal.pingdom.com [Source type: General]

^ Using fake profiles, Sophos sent out friend requests to 100 random Facebook users, and more than 40 percent blindly accepted, giving the company access to birth dates, e-mail addresses, phone number and addresses--private information strangers shouldn't have.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^[98] .CNN called this "the day that social media appeared to come of age" since many different groups made significant use of Twitter to gather news and coordinate responses.^ Technorati Tags : social media , twitter .

• ScottFox.com - Internet Riches - e-Riches 2.0: twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.scottfox.com [Source type: General]

^ In response to a push for more tech literacy, British primary schools have proposed a new set of academic standards, including plans to study Twitter .

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ I’m going to blog every day about Twitter or social media/networking until someone at Twitter gets in contact with me.

• twitter should hire me — @jamievaron 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.twittershouldhireme.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[98]

.In January 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 experienced multiple bird strikes and had to be ditched in the Hudson River.^ Judy Peterson January 6, 2009 at 9:08 am Michael – this is a very helpful post including some good tips for us newbies.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

.Janis Krums, a passenger on one of the ferries that rushed to help, took a picture of the downed plane as passengers were still evacuating and sent it to Twitpic before any other media arrived at the scene.^ The people who were on the scene for the Mumbai attacks and also the recent plane landing in the Hudson had immediate authority as the sent their messages, which were ReTweeted both as news and in the hope that others near the scene would see them and come to the rescue.

• 5 Steps to Going Viral on Twitter | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ You have a camera phone and will post pictures via TwitPic or other posting service.

• Realty World Northern California & Nevada » twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.realtyworldnca.com [Source type: General]

^ I would only add that use of Twitter, like use of several other social media tools, can help in what Jeff Jonas calls "Context Accumulation."

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^[99][100]

.The Australian Country Fire Authority used Twitter to send out regular alerts and updates regarding the February 2009 Victorian bushfires.^ Twitter was for sending updates they said.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Stan Faryna February 26, 2009 at 11:56 am Michael Stelzner has put together a worthwhile intro to Twitter.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ So why spend money on sending SMS updates to Twitter, when you can send updates to someone you know will read it and reply?

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^[101] .During this time the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, also used his Twitter account to send out information on the fires, how to donate money and blood, and where to seek emergency help.^ I had no clue what Twitter was or how to use it.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Twitter: How to setup your account .

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ What is/How to use twitter?

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^[102]

.Also in April, public health departments used Twitter to provide updates on H1N1 cases.^ Twitter can also be used to provide mini-updates for one-on-one clients.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

^ We've updated the Notices section of Settings to better reflect how folks are using Twitter regarding replies.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Police departments keeping public informed on Twitter .

• Twitter Inc.: News & Videos about Twitter Inc. - CNN.com 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC topics.cnn.com [Source type: News]

^[103]

Use in protest and politics

.In June 2009, following allegations of fraud in the Iranian presidential election, protesters used Twitter as a rallying tool and as a method of communication with the outside world after the government blocked several other modes of communication.^ On the other hand, teenagers do not use twitter.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter a powerful communication tool.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ GATESWAY November 20, 2009 at 6:30 pm How to promote your business using twitter .

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^{[104][105][106][107]} .On June 15 Twitter rescheduled a planned 90-minute maintenance outage after a number of Twitter users and the US State Department asked Twitter executives to delay the shutdown because of concerns about the service's role as a primary communication medium by the protesters in Iran.^ I enjoy twitter because it's about impact.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ He's going to ask the Twitter gang about it.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ In response to a push for more tech literacy, British primary schools have proposed a new set of academic standards, including plans to study Twitter .

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^[108][109] CNN's coverage of the conflict was criticized in tweets with the hashtag #CNNfail.^[110] .Twitter was also used to organize DDoS attacks against Iranian government websites.^ I use Twitter Lists both to organize people I find on Twitter and to discover new people.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^ And last week , the legitimate account of a Twitter employee was used to hijack the site and redirect visitors to an external page displaying a banner for the "Iranian Cyber Army."

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ While I understand that this website is about getting your blog seen, by advocating using Twitter to your advantage you kill the service.

• 5 Steps to Going Viral on Twitter | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^[111]

.In August 2009, when American opponents of President Barack Obama's health insurance reform proposals attacked the British National Health Service, thousands of NHS users took part in a Twitter campaign expressing their support for the NHS with use of the #welovetheNHS hashtag.^ In response to a push for more tech literacy, British primary schools have proposed a new set of academic standards, including plans to study Twitter .

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Doreen August 18, 2009 at 9:40 am Wonderful article on how Twitter can help your biz.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Each user can use their own twitter account to post updates too, as well as have a custom format string.

• Twitter Applications List You'll Ever Need 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: General]

.The hashtag was initiated by Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan, who said he wanted to use a twitter campaign "as a counterweight against the lies of the American right".^[112] The campaign also received the support of several politicians including British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.^ In response to a push for more tech literacy, British primary schools have proposed a new set of academic standards, including plans to study Twitter .

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Facebook has a more dedicated community than Twitter, which is why teenagers want to use it.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ Well I will ask all my friends who wants to know why I twitter to this article.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^{[113][114][115]}

.New York City activist Elliot Madison used twitter to report an order to disperse message from the Pittsburgh police during the 2009 G-20 Pittsburgh protests.^ In the wake of supposed results of that nation's presidential election in June, protesters in Iran used Twitter to skirt government filters to report events, express outrage, and get people out to opposition rallies.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ Use twitter in conjunction with my 10 other ways of finding new readers and you’ll soon boost your stats and break the plateau .

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ Nathan May 12, 2009 at 4:14 am I was thinking “well…ive heard people seem to be using twitter to help grow a business” etc.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

.Police raided Madison's hotel room, and one week later Madison's New York home was raided by FBI agents, who conducted a sixteen-hour search.^ One who follows you just to get a follow back, only to dump you a day later when you don't reciprocate .

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ I just returned from Search Engine Strategies New York and the major topic was Twitter.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

.Police claim Madison and a co-defendant used computers and a radio scanner to track police movements and then passed on that information to protesters using cell phones and the social networking site Twitter.^ Connect with me on the popular social networking sites .

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^ Each social networking site is different.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter is a web 2.0 "social networking" website.

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

Madison is being charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution, criminal use of a communication facility, and possession of instruments of crime. The FBI took miscellany such as refrigerator magnets, and a Curious George stuffed animal, despite that the warrant issued actually asked for evidence that indicated that potentially there were violations of federal rioting laws. .In light of the United States Department of State's recent public support of twitter use in the politics of Iran, Moldova, and Honduras it is asked whether the State Department supports free speech in the United States.^ Example: in game one of the World Series tonight, someone stole a base and every single person in the United States won a free taco from Taco Bell.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Hagerstown Web Designer January 1, 2009 at 9:47 am I’ve tried recently to use Twitter to grow a text message concept Multiplayer Text Message Games .

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ With the use of Twitter's free widgets, and some creativity, you can let Twitter users' updates speak on behalf of you and your company.

• louisgray.com: Twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blog.louisgray.com [Source type: General]

^{[116][117][118]}

.When The Guardian newspaper was served in October 2009 with an unprecedented "super-injunction" banning it from reporting on a parliamentary matter, it published a cryptic article reporting what little it could.^ Relish October 7, 2009 at 4:45 am Thanks for the informative article.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Steen Olsen October 1, 2009 at 9:09 am Very nice article with some good points.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ July 13th, 2009 at 1:35 pm PDT apparently, his report was so good that MS decided to publish it.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

.The paper claimed that this case appears "to call into question privileges guaranteeing free speech established under the 1688 Bill of Rights".^[119][120] Alan Rusbridger, the paper's editor, credited Twitter users with taking the initiative to uncover the muck that the press was not allowed to print, namely that the injunction was taken out by the London solicitors Carter-Ruck on behalf of commodities trader Trafigura, who did not want public discussion of the 2006 Côte d'Ivoire toxic waste dump scandal and the resulting Minton Report (available on Wikileaks ^[121]) The reporting injunction was lifted the following day, as Carter Ruck withdrew it before The Guardian could challenge it in the High Court.^ Who knows where twitter will take us!

• 5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^ Twitter users who have many parrot followers (i.e.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Find out who the top Twitter users are .

• Twitter Applications List You'll Ever Need 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: General]

^[122] .Rusbridger credited the rapid back-down of Carter-Ruck to Twitter,^[123] as did a BBC article;^[124] the Wikipedia Reference Desk also quickly figured out what the cryptic article referred to.^ I am new to Twitter and you saved me a lot of time trying to figure out the ins and outs of the site!

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Tweets Twitter to Increase AC Pageviews Twitter is a great way to get your articles out there, but only if you use it correctly.

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

^ January 21st, 2008 i stumbled upon this since i don’t know that much about twitter but could not really figure out anyway twitter could be of productive value.

• 17 Ways You Can Use Twitter: A Guide for Beginners and Businesses 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.doshdosh.com [Source type: General]

^[125]

.Twitter came to the attention of the Canadian House of Commons in October 2009 when MP Ujjal Dosanjh apologized on the floor for improperly "tweeting about matters that ought not to have been tweeted about" during in camera proceedings of a parliamentary committee.^ TAGS: Google , Microsoft , Music , phishing , Twitter , Yahoo IT TOPICS: Windows & Microsoft October 28, 2009 - 2:40 P.M. Horse or cart?: Technology is actually in front .

• Twitter - Computerworld Blogs 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blogs.computerworld.com [Source type: General]

^ SEOptimise October 8, 2009 at 1:33 pm My 5 Favorite “How to Use Twitter for Business” Posts October 8, 2009 at 3:49 pm Facebook or Twitter: Which Is Better for Business?

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ If you care what I think, you know that Twitter is just about the best way to learn what I'm paying attention to .

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^[126][127]

.In October 2009, Twitter once again came to the attention of the Canadian public when Vancouver Councilor Andrea Reimer tweeted regarding the British Columbia Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman's weight^[128] in response to provincial legislation proposed by Coleman to bring homeless people to shelters during extreme weather.^ Once again, having a twitter button/icon or a “Follow Me On Twitter” button can really draw more attention to your feed and in turn gather more followers.

• 30 Free Vector Twitter Buttons | Siah Design 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC siahdesign.com [Source type: General]

^ In response to a push for more tech literacy, British primary schools have proposed a new set of academic standards, including plans to study Twitter .

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ TAGS: Google , Microsoft , Music , phishing , Twitter , Yahoo IT TOPICS: Windows & Microsoft October 28, 2009 - 2:40 P.M. Horse or cart?: Technology is actually in front .

• Twitter - Computerworld Blogs 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC blogs.computerworld.com [Source type: General]

^[129] Reimer posted that instead of police bringing homeless people to shelters during extreme weather that she was thinking of introducing legislation to have the police bring Coleman to Jenny Craig, an international weight loss company, on his next visit to Vancouver.^{[129][130][131]} .Coleman responded by calling the comment amateurish and from a Councilor that "doesn't know any better."^ New social media doesn't change the fact that no one knows your business better than you do.

• ScottFox.com - Internet Riches - e-Riches 2.0: twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.scottfox.com [Source type: General]

^[128] Reimer later apologized for the posting.^[129]

.In December 2009, Supreme Federal Court of Brazil became the first court in the world to display items on the day planner of the ministers, to inform the actions that arrive daily to the Court, and the most important decisions made by them on Twitter.^ Also it must be noted that most of the content on Twitter is frankly not that valuable or important (at least compared to Facebook) so “teens” are not pulling the safety card, just yet.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ Amanya Jacobs December 20, 2009 at 11:50 am Great wake-up article on Twitter.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Deon - July 14th, 2009 at 6:29 am PDT I am not a teen, but for me there is much that is valuable and important on Twitter.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^[132]

.Late December 2009 the Ukrainian non-profit organization Interenet-Ukraine launched a project aimed at monitoring 2010 Ukrainian presidential election based on Twitter.^ January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 .

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^ Several folks on Twitter are talking about post-election sex and Obama babies (children conceived on election night...mark your calendars for late July 2009).

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Read all 'Twitter' posts in Security December 29, 2009 2:50 PM PST More attacks expected on Facebook, Twitter in 2010 .

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^[133]

Use in public relations

.In Britain, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills released a Twitter strategy written for the use of other departments.^ On the other hand, teenagers do not use twitter.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ Twitter have legitimate business uses?

• Eight Ways Twitter is Useful Professionally 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC webworkerdaily.com [Source type: General]

^ Thanks for a truly useful post on how others are using Twitter in their branding efforts.

• Buzz Marketing for Technology: Brands that Tweet 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com [Source type: News]

.The strategy advised the departments on why Twitter was used by the Government and how they could tweet and promote their doing so effectively.^ I had no clue what Twitter was or how to use it.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Twitter: Why its so great and how to use it effectively [...

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

^ That is why they don’t love Twitter.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^[134] .The ICAEW suggested that the document could also be useful to the private sector or as a general introduction to Twitter.^ Does the fact that this prompt still exists suggest that the Twitter developers will not be focusing on enhancements to the service that provide more usable features for how you are using the service?

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ If Twitter were a phone company, you could only call people who used the same phone company as you.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ The use of hashtags to selectively cross-post from Twitter to LinkedIn suggests the possibility of using hashtags similarly with other apps.

• Twitter on Online Social Networking 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC online-social-networking.com [Source type: General]

^[135]

In the United States, a number of environment agencies and NGOs are on Twitter. .At the local level, police and fire departments are beginning to use Twitter to keep the public informed of incidents.^ Using Twitter as a tool for public diplomacy .

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ The tutorials were insightful and very informative, and provided the needed explanation and details on how Twitter should be used.

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Rebecca January 9, 2009 at 12:05 pm I think many people are using Twitter to keep up with family and friends.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^[136] .Some of these departments, such as the Los Angeles Fire Department, issue up to 10 tweets per day.^ Coach: CEO Jason Kilar spent almost a decade at amazon.com before heading up this Los Angeles based venture.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^ Is-22-Tweets-Per-Day-the-Optimum.aspx They suggested a sweet spot of 22 tweets per day, spread out over the course of a day.

• 10 Twitter Tips for Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofits 2.0 | Change.org 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC nonprofits.change.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Use an up-to-date browser that features an antiphishing black list, such as Firefox 3.0.10 or Internet Explorer 8.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

In October 2008, a draft U.S. Army intelligence report identified Twitter as a "potential terrorist tool". The report said it "is already used by some members to post and/or support extremist ideologies and perspectives."^[137][138]

.David Saranga of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on December 30, 2008, that Israel would be the first government to hold a worldwide press conference via Twitter to take questions from the public about the war against Hamas in Gaza.^ For example, we launched http://www.tweetmas.com to do just that - use twitter to help people answer the question with their friends "what would you like for Christmas"?

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ Some questions about the Twitter user demographics: .

• 5 Steps to Going Viral on Twitter | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ In August 2008 announced that Orkut hosting would be moved from California to Brazil.

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^[139]

Use in reporting dissent

.On April 10, 2008, James Buck, a graduate journalism student at University of California, Berkeley, and his translator, Mohammed Maree, were arrested in Egypt for photographing an anti-government protest.^ April 24, 2008 10:23 AM .

• I'm Over Twitter (Three Minds On Digital Marketing @ Organic) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC threeminds.organic.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that family members of Iranian Americans had been arrested or questioned because of anti-Iranian government posts on Facebook by members outside the country.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ Arrested : A University of California, Berkeley grad student told his Twitter followers that he's been arrested, and they came to his rescue.

• The Twitter Hall of Shame: 50 Tweets That Will Echo in History - Inside CRM 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.insidecrm.com [Source type: General]

.On his way to the police station Buck used his mobile phone to send the message “Arrested” to his 48 "followers" on Twitter.^ They can’t message you on Twitter if you are not following them.

• 10 Twitter Tips for Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofits 2.0 | Change.org 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC nonprofits.change.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ My following on Twitter is steadily growing…and, before this video series, I had no clue how to use Twitter!…From Twitter Twit to Twitterer in a few days!

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Tweets Twitter Quickly Grow a Huge List of Followers Twitter is a great way to keep in touch with your friends, but it is a wonderful way to promote your articles.

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

.Those followers contacted U.C. Berkeley, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, and a number of press organizations on his behalf.^ So, if you are going to follow everyone who follows your organization (which is hopefully thousands of people) then “favorite” Tweets by those who you are most interested in reading and favorite your most important Tweets.

• 10 Twitter Tips for Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofits 2.0 | Change.org 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC nonprofits.change.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Buck was able to send updates about his condition to his "followers" while being detained.^ I came back when I noticed that about 5000 people were following my non-existent updates, waiting for me to say something.

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ Update: McSweeney's official Twitter account is being updated but only has 439 followers.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ It's more focused on location and SMS though...by allowing updates in more ways and being more flexible about the type of message allowed, Twitter is attractive to a wider group of people.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

He was released the next day from the Mahalla jail after the college hired a lawyer for him.^[140]

On April 7, 2009, thousands of young anti-communist protesters stormed the presidency and the parliament building in Chişinău, the capital of Moldova, accusing the government of electoral fraud. .Information about these events was disseminated through Twitter using hashtag #pman.^ A tip about using twitter (Or a tip given on twitter) .

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ Used with a hashtag (#) on Twitter to tag Twitter orgies.

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ I had a friend that complained about Twitter because he “didn’t give a damn what people eat for breakfast.” Then he started using Twitter, and guess what all his tweets are about?

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

This hashtag came from the name of the central square in Chişinău: Piaţa Marii Adunări Naţionale.^[141] .Twitter was also used to mobilize for the protests.^ Twitter is often used for mobile updating, but these users decided to take home use to a whole new level.

• The Twitter Hall of Shame: 50 Tweets That Will Echo in History - Inside CRM 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.insidecrm.com [Source type: General]

^ As with e-mail, blog postings and other public expressions of dissent, Facebook and Twitter have been used by governments to target protesters.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^[142]

Use in space mission news

NASA's Space Station crew tweetup, October 21, 2009.

.In February 2009, NASA won a Shorty Award for its near real-time status updates in 2008 of the unmanned Mars Phoenix Lander mission.^ January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 .

• Twitter « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC socialnomics.net [Source type: General]

^ July 13th, 2009 at 2:10 pm PDT I think teens don’t have time to spend updating for strangers like aplusk, but actually want to spend time with real friends, playing video games and sports, and not imaginary invisible friends.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ If you're not yet on Twitter, you're missing a lot of great free real-time updates that can help grow your business.

• ScottFox.com - Internet Riches - e-Riches 2.0: twitter 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.scottfox.com [Source type: General]

^[143]

.In May 2009, astronaut Mike Massimino used Twitter to send updates during the Hubble Space Telescope repair mission (STS-125), the first time Twitter was used by an astronaut in space.^ Twitter was for sending updates they said.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ During President Barack Obama's first address to a joint session of Congress, many of the congresspeople spent their time "twittering" instead of listening.

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

^ So why spend money on sending SMS updates to Twitter, when you can send updates to someone you know will read it and reply?

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^[144][145] .The STS-125 mission marked another NASA/Twitter first--a post-mission tweetup held July 21, 2009, at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., attended by about 200 members of the general public.^ July 13th, 2009 at 10:26 pm Twitter Back on Track In June With 20 Million U.S. Visitors July 13th, 2009 at 10:31 pm Twitter Back on Track In June With 20 Million U.S. Visitors .

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ Colin Middleton ( @Cmidrfti ) - July 13th, 2009 at 1:53 pm PDT First off, what’s with all this Gen y nonsense?

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ Adam Jackson - July 13th, 2009 at 1:46 pm PDT This has inspired a blog post.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

The crew of STS-125 was on hand for answer questions.^[146]

.On October 21, 2009, Nicole Stott and her Expedition 21 crewmate, Jeff Williams, participated in the first tweetup from the International Space Station with about 35 members of the public at NASA headquarters^[147] This involved the first live Twitter connection for the astronauts^[148].^ I wasn’t sure about Twitter at first.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ Comment by MonaWalrond — March 21, 2009 @ 9:35 pm .

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Comment by Kate Williams — March 12, 2009 @ 11:21 pm .

• Twitter Training « Renegade Professional :: Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC renegadeproblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Previously, astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle or ISS have sent the messages they desire to share as tweets to Mission Control which then posted the messages via the Internet to Twitter.^ A twitter message that is scheduled to be sent in the future.

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ Several sweet messages sent on Twitter .

• twictionary / FrontPage 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC twictionary.pbworks.com [Source type: General]

^ They can’t message you on Twitter if you are not following them.

• 10 Twitter Tips for Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofits 2.0 | Change.org 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC nonprofits.change.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[149]

.In November 2009, the launch of STS-129 marked NASA's fifth tweetup, and its first such event ever held during a Shuttle launch at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.^ SEO St Louis November 16, 2009 at 3:54 pm 100 Great Twitter Tips, Tools & Tutorials for Serious Students .

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^[150] .One hundred members of the general public, representing Morocco, New Zealand and 21 U.S. states, in addition to the District of Columbia, attended the unprecedented two-day event and, for a time, the #nasatweetup hashtag reached #3 on Twitter's trending topics.^ NY Times account alone sends a couple dozen new messages into the Twitter database every day without anyone having to sit there and type them in.

• Twitter (kottke.org) 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.kottke.org [Source type: General]

^ Two popular web topics bear this out: Twitter and GTD. Which one defines your approach?

• Twitter.Com - Associated Content - Topic 20 September 2009 2:44 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]

^ The time graph makes me think that more people check out Twitter when the work day is slowing down and they’re giving up on office work .

• 5 Steps to Going Viral on Twitter | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^[151]

Used to survey opinion

.During the CBC News television coverage of the Canadian federal election on October 14, 2008, the CBC cited tweets regarding Elizabeth May and Stéphane Dion along with a graph of items mentioned on Twitter as evidence that people were calling for Dion to step down in response to the election results.^ May 8th, 2008 12:14 am .

• 5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^ May 8th, 2008 8:14 pm .

• 5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Presence 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.problogger.net [Source type: General]

^ In the wake of supposed results of that nation's presidential election in June, protesters in Iran used Twitter to skirt government filters to report events, express outrage, and get people out to opposition rallies.

• Twitter posts - Security - CNET News 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^[152]

Similar services

Main article: Microblogging

.A number of services like Twitter exist, including some which send text messages to multiple people at once.^ Twitter works like people do .

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ For example, we launched http://www.tweetmas.com to do just that - use twitter to help people answer the question with their friends "what would you like for Christmas"?

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

^ Does the fact that this prompt still exists suggest that the Twitter developers will not be focusing on enhancements to the service that provide more usable features for how you are using the service?

• Why I Love Twitter - O'Reilly Radar 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC radar.oreilly.com [Source type: General]

.Some services use a similar concept as Twitter but add country-specific services or combine the micro-blogging facilities with other services, such as file sharing.^ I’ve heard others call Twitter a micro-blogging platform.

• How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business | Copyblogger 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.copyblogger.com [Source type: General]

^ On the other hand, teenagers do not use twitter.

• Why Teens Aren’t Using Twitter: It Doesn’t Feel Safe 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.techcrunch.com [Source type: General]

^ He used the micro-blogging service to find his lost [...

• A Guide To Twitter: What It Is, How To Use It And Twitter Tools | Lost Art Of Blogging 28 January 2010 2:02 UTC www.lostartofblogging.com [Source type: General]

Other services provide similar functionality, but are open source.^[153] While on the other hand, some are within closed networks for corporations, nonprofits, universities, and other organizations.^[154]

See also

• Comparison of micro-blogging services
• List of Twitter services and applications

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