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     Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 2353 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
Get Read-Get Set-Go. Now STOP! I mean, what the hell is Twitter? I know some bloggers have a hookup with Twitter, and that's cool, but give me a freakin break. Is it just me, or do real bloggers deplore Twitter. They should call it Jitter because any ol'crackhead could say "Hi, whatcha doing, catch ya later". I mean, WTH is going on? Really, isn't that system like a drive-by shooting.... BANG BANG, you're dead -see you later. If a clown calls me on the phone and says, "Whats up man, am going to the movies tonight"..... and then hangs up, I am done with his ass. I mean, really, they could have missed me with that one. I mean, real bloggers gotta let it go - they have to stretch out. Who wants to read twitter, I mean, a "drive-bye" post - huh? But I understand. See, when I drop by some blogs, I notice certain individuals..... But wait, am not talking about anybody, am just saying. I 've notice some individuals do drive-by comments on a regular basis. Maybe there's some kind of points program. You know, like those frequent flyer miles. Now I ain't talking about nobody, but I could swear some people copy and paste their comments. Come on, you've seen them....."Good post pal, keep up the good work, am gone".... "Good post Sista, keep up the good work" ...... "Good post Ralph, keep up the good work".... "you're the best, Shirley" .... "you're the best, Shanika" .... You're the best Kunta Kente' ". I thought there could only be one "Best". Don't get me wrong, I love a good pat on the back, but there's little shame in the game of real bloggers. You know it! They will let in go in their house and your house. See, personally, I like that. Let me know what's really on your mind. Don't lie to me softly. If I jack a post, let me know. I've been known to write a post -or 2- that didn't make sense to anybody, including myself. A Real bloggers will write a page or two..... right up in your house. I like it - like that. But isn't Twitter is akin to somebody knocking on your door, and then punching you in the face. Then....... then, they're off to punch another idiot. I mean, who drops by your house and says 10 words and then leaves? What's that mess about? Don't get me wrong, on some occasions a short reply is just what the doctor ordered, but am just saying...... For real, is there a rewards program for short bursts of "hello, am gone"? Really, I need to know because I can use a plastic key chain. Maybe it's just this new generation of Xboxers and BET-ers? Maybe I should blame it on Rap music - that's it...... "BOOM BOOM BOOM.... grab my nuts..... am gone".....WTH? To tell the truth, I'm really pissed off because I should have invented that mess. I mean, the advertisement slogan wouldn't have been much..... "TWITTER! Come on by. You don't have to say a goddam thang and you can't stay long - just drive-by" Twitter is like pissing in the river. A whole lot of swinging pricks could let their streams roll down the bank, and not make a dent in the river. Cuz that stream is going to stop in about 20 seconds. I mean, come on, WTH is Twitter? Jitter Bug-Twitter Bug-Tweety Bird, what kind of people tweet? Granted, Twitter seems to be a great attachment to a blog. Bloggers use them as portals to their blog. But I am talking about them pimp or die tweet sweets. Now I ain't talking about nobody, but is strictly tweet for dead heads? Maybe it's for people that watch porn flicks by themselves? I don't know, am just asking. I mean, who watches porn flicks for the sound?? I mean, ain't that just like Twitterettes..... they ain't sayin a goddam thang? Real bloggers need the whole pool. They prefer the deep end. I know...... I know, bloggers are not always dropping a wealth of information, but at least they are saying it loud..... like they are fat and proud. You show me a trench coat wearing flasher and I'll show you a Tweet Sweet. Of course I am kidding about them being sweet, but I bet most of them can be found trolling for underage girls....."hello, my name is Johnny, how old are you - tweeeeeet?" If you ever see me stop blogging and my name appears in a tweet, call the loony wagon because I 've lost my F**kin' mind. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I feel better know. Back to my normal programing. Whatever the hell that is?!? Posted by CareyCarey at 10:35 PM 25 comments Links to this post http://careycarey-carrymehome.blogspot.com/2009/10/twitter-is-drive-bye-get-read y-get-set.html | ||
| Chrishayden "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Chrishayden Post Number: 8254 Registered: 03-2004 Rating: N/A |
The people are idiots. This is the end of the romance with the common man. Next will be messaging with just letters--WTF and LMAO and the like. There is evolution. There is devolution. Guess what we are going through right now? | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 2354 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
Hey Chris, I don't know if you read the comments but one guy (Freeman) voiced your sentiments. He said if man says it's good for you, many will buy it. He went on to say that if a device was invented that would allow negroes to talk like white folks, they would buy it. He was joking in a sense, but I understood what he was saying. In reference to evolution, I wonder is life is much better because all the new found wonders??? It's just a question, I know there's room for debate. | ||
| Chrishayden "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Chrishayden Post Number: 8257 Registered: 03-2004 Rating: N/A |
I wonder is life is much better because all the new found wonders??? (I certainly think so. But think how much BETTER it would be if these brainless idiots weren't misusing them? I mean, look at all the people using these wonderful computers and the internet to surf porn and play solitaire? I think we don't need to reinvent the wheel, but we need to have a better design of the nuts BEHIND the wheels! | ||
| Ferociouskitty Veteran Poster Username: Ferociouskitty Post Number: 860 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
As is the case with a lot of things, Twitter is what you make of it. I use it to promote my co-parenting site and related efforts. On it, I have found good therapists and family law attorneys who are helping the parents who visit my site. | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 2355 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
To be honest Kitty, I waved the white flag on this one. I really knew nothing about Twitter. I saw it as another social network, and lord knows "I" don't want any part of that. But after a few of my friends dropped by (and set me straight) I understand it has it's usefulness. Again, not knowing it's functional range, I wonder if it's a necessity. On a similar note, some people believe a car is must, yet, the question is, what type of car (communication tool?). Is it a time saver for you? Is it about multi-tasking away from home. What about the downside. What are the limitations? What's the total costs. Is there a service fee? | ||
| Ferociouskitty Veteran Poster Username: Ferociouskitty Post Number: 861 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
It's free, and for me, it's simply and primarily another means of promotion, anywhere you have access to a computer (or phone, for folks who Tweet by phone). There's also a personal aspect, if you so desire. I created a personal account because people would Tweet non-co-parenting-related stuff to me, and I wanted to respond but also to keep the co-parenting Twitter stream strictly focused on co-parenting. I've connected with other writers on Twitter, which is always good. I'm also following a few celebs, including Erykah Badu. You choose who you want to follow, so in essence you are filtering your content. My stream is a mix of pop culture, humor, art, race and gender isues, and politics. I also get a steady stream of news, including breaking news, from those I follow, and not just the media orgs. The content is only as interesting as the people Tweeting, and I'm discriminating about who I follow. Though each Tweet is limited to 140 characters, most people include links (with shortened URLs) to larger articles and blog posts in their Tweets. Is it a necessity? Of course not. The limitations? It's very easy to spend way too much time Tweeting and reading Tweets, especially when you follow smart, funny, savvy, interesting Tweeple! ;-) | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 2356 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
140 characters?! I don't know Kitty, that sounds like another name for a text message with pictures. Well, maybe a bunch of people texting at the same time... to the same place. I am obviously missing something. This sounds like an extention of facebook... another social network. | ||
| Cynique "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Cynique Post Number: 14248 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Woo-hoo. Don't tell me that carey was speaking on a subject about which he knew nothing. I thought this intrepid debater always brought facts to the table.  | ||
| Troy AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Troy Post Number: 1985 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Twitter is what you make of it. I could never have conceived of this idea. I don't even think the creators themselves could have predicted the popularity. I did not understand Twitter until I actually used it. Before using it Twitter seemed like a silly idea. Like anything else, books, music, movies, websites, people; Twitter is subject to complete garbage, mediocrity, greatness and abusers/spammers/crooks. | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 2360 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
Well Cynique, unlike you, I sometimes throw in the towel. I was shread to pieces on this post. So even my foolish ass knew when to say TwEEEEEEEEET. But in defense of my dumb ass, I think I voiced my post in the form of a question. I believe I constantly asked "what the hell is twitter. Unlike you, the person that gives her opinion as if they are facts, I knew my words were suspect. Sorry Cynique, you threw a gutter ball. | ||
| Yvettep AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Yvettep Post Number: 3702 Registered: 01-2005 Rating: N/A |
for me, it's simply and primarily another means of promotion BTW, FK is doing some wonderful thangs with her site. It has really grown from when she first developed it and she has expanded into other media. I am just proud to be able to say, "I knew her when..." LOL | ||
| Yvettep AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Yvettep Post Number: 3703 Registered: 01-2005 Rating: N/A |
Carey, I have tried to get into Twitter. As much as I love blogging, I think I have reached my limit when it comes to "microblogging." I do the whole status update thing on my Facebook page which is, I guess, like tweeting. But I think that is going to have to be where I draw the line. I still have my Twitter account active, but it has been pretty stagnant. Folks ask me to "follow" them and when I do it seems like everybody but me is joining along and having a good time but I just can't get the hang. Kind of like when I was a kid visiting my "city cousins" and I couldn't get the hang of double dutch and had to be relegated to the sidelines holding girls' candy or pop for them while they jumped or twirled and singing along with the chants.  | ||
| Cynique "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Cynique Post Number: 14251 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Yeah, Carey, you asked what the hell is twitter then wrote a whole long post criticizing something you admittedly didn't know anything about. Wow. I'm impressed. My opinions are not off the top of my head. What you are too dense to discern is that I am usually repeating what I have read or heard from reliable sources, or have experienced myself. You missed the one-three pocket and ended up with a split that you can't pick up so stfu. | ||
| Ferociouskitty Veteran Poster Username: Ferociouskitty Post Number: 862 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
Awww, thanks, Yvette. Often on Twitter, I think of you because I believe you would enjoy the discussion and would bring a good perspective to the conversation. I have also posted links to your blog on Twitter. If you ever want to give it another whirl, I can suggest some good folks to follow. Renee from Womanist Musings, Tami of What Tami Said, AJ (Cruel Secretary), Melissa Harris Lacewell, Marc Lamont Hill, dream hampton, Farai Chideya, and others. I also discovered some new folks. Lots of smart gender discussions among black women and black men. And the conversation can turn from thoughtful to silly/irreverent/scandalous on a dime! Cornel West is on there. I'm not following him, but I see people re-Tweet him from time to time. Taraji P Henson is a trip, lol. And yes, I am following Mr. LL Cool J, but I have to say I'm less than impressed by his tweets. Le sigh. | ||
| Libralind2 AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Libralind2 Post Number: 1251 Registered: 09-2004 Rating: N/A |
I LOVE Twitter. I am LindaChavis feel free to follow |
