Comments on: Why you can’t explain twitter in 140 characters

By: John Pearce

John Pearce — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:44:35 +0000

Hi Dean, Have you seen I Use Twitter by Geekula. It's a Slideshare put to music that is a pretty cool discussion starter. John Pearces last blog post..John’s Diigo Links 03/05/2009

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By: Sue Waters

Sue Waters — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:35:40 +0000

I hadn't watched the video but now based on your comments I did and totally agree with you. I wouldn't show this video to teach others about twitter because it doesn't capture the essence of twitter. I think the issue lies with the fact that Lee himself is a limited user of twitter, so presents a very limited view of it's potential. Here is his post that he wrote on reflecting on his 1 year of twittering which was written in November. His twitter account has close to 700 updates at the moment.

By: Colette Cassinelli

Colette Cassinelli — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:44:55 +0000

The common craft video only represented one-half of the equation. Honestly, I don’t use twitter for social connections or to stay in touch with family members. I use it professionally and only follow other educators and technology-loving friends. I am more likely to click on a link in a tweet than a blog post – I don’t know why – maybe it’s because I choose to follow that person.

Maybe Common Craft could produce a twitter version for professional use.

By: Rachel Boyd

Rachel Boyd — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:25:36 +0000

Hi Dean,

I too have a hard time explaining Twitter. When I first viewed the Commoncraft video I was pleased because I hoped it would explain what I couldn’t (very well) to others. But I guess you are right that others could view it and think it sounded stupid.
I’m off now to check out the podcast you mention.. sounds good!