Now the latest rage among the Netizens is Twitter, the online form of SMS, in which Netizens give instant updates on their lives.
According to Hitwise, the usage of Twitter has exploded. One may wonder what has caused Twitter to overtake blogging in terms of popularity.
One possible reason is that blogging might be a hassle. Netizens have to think about and write a lengthy post while on Twitter, they can simply post a one-liner to update their friends on their lives.
Also, users to Twitter can send updates without being tethered to a computer, unlike blogging as they can also log in using their mobile phones.
In short, micro-blogging (in which how Twitter functions) is getting popular because it is simple, highly interactive and can mass-communicate messages quickly.
On the other hand, though blogging is less popular now, it still has a place. Blogs allow deeper discussions on issues as well as post lengthy opinions, which is something that Twitter is unable to do.
Today, Twitter has also became a craze among celebrities. Perhaps the most famous "Twitterer" is US President Barrack Obama. Mr Obama was known to have used Twitter heavily during his successful election campaign last year.
According to Today (25 March 2009, p. 26), Jennifer Aniston reportedly ended her relationship with John Mayer just because he was obsessed with Twitter while Demi Moore had her rear landed on Twitter as Ashton Kutcher posted a picture of her bums on the Twitter page.
Whether you like it or not, I guess Twitter is going to stay for quite some time, judging from it's growing popularity.
Image Source : Hitwise
Reference : Today 25 March 2009, 'Blame it on Twitter', p. 26.
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