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Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by CaptTom, Apr 19, 2009.

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  1. CaptTom, Apr 19, 2009
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    The world is being overrun by technology (which is okay in some respects since I work for a technology company). But Twitter seems to be taking many folks by storm. For those not-in-the-know, Twitter is a web based service where you can ask a simple question to friends and family: What Are You Doing? Responses should be short, to the point.

    I've been away for a while (working, not in jail or anything), so good to be back online while eating chicken wings with the show MASH on the TV in the background.
    What are you doing?
  2. NYCAP123, Apr 19, 2009
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    Twitter is for twits.
  3. Norseman, Apr 19, 2009
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    Been doing the same using e-mail for the last 13 years or so and phone/fax/letters before that:rolleyes:

    Not sure what Twitter is going to go do change my life..?

    Sipping a beer, scratching my privates...Who wants to know.?...:D
  4. CaptTom, Apr 19, 2009
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    I don't want to know, but I'm sure someone out there does. lol
  5. KCook, Apr 20, 2009
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    I don't "get" Twitter either. But hopefully it may end up replacing the Paparazzi?

    With due apologies to all YF members who are paparazzi ...
    Old Brains
  6. Norseman, Apr 20, 2009
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    Aye, hope so..

    Feedback is ok, send PM, no twitter required...

    Don't think no YF members are paparazzi, no apologies needed.;)

    twit (twĭt)
    tr.v. twit·ted, twit·ting, twits
    To taunt, ridicule, or tease, especially for embarrassing mistakes or faults. See Synonyms at ridicule.
    n.
    The act or an instance of twitting.
    A reproach, gibe, or taunt.
    Bingo
  7. KCook, Apr 20, 2009
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    You could always be in for a surprise. There is at least one who posts a lot over on YBW.

    Have camera, will travel,
    Kelly
  8. Codger, Apr 20, 2009
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    Give me a break! If I want to know how someone is, I can pick up the phone or send an email or real mail.
    This broadcasting of personal information out in to the ether makes me wonder if some of these people actually have a life.
    If you are good at keeping laughter under control tell a Hong Kong middle level manager that you don't have anything that texts, no crackberry, iphone, no device whatsoever with that capability.:D
  9. CaptTom, Apr 20, 2009
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    Just to make sure we are clear, I don't Twitter, actually thinks it's pretty stupid. But wanted to have a little fun here and see who was for/against it. Apparently I have "twittered" a few nerves.
  10. NYCAP123, Apr 20, 2009
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    Come on now Tom. We all know you "paparazzi" are all atwitter about tweeting. :D
  11. YachtForums, Apr 20, 2009
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    I agree with Kelly. I don't "get" it.
  12. K1W1, Apr 20, 2009
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    +1 on that
  13. NYCAP123, Apr 20, 2009
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    That must mean that you: a) are over 15; b) have a life or c) both.
  14. Loren Schweizer, Apr 20, 2009
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    For all of the Tweeterers out there: I have a hula hoop, a Duncan yo-yo, and a pet rock you might be interested in.
  15. Codger, Apr 20, 2009
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    Is the plural of Twit, ****?
  16. coismov, Apr 20, 2009
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    I don't get it either.... I don't need to read when anyone brushes their teeth in the morning, nor do I think anyone needs/cares to know when I do. I'll be very happy when this twitter trend (or on a larger scale, this narcissism trend) ends and I don't have to hear every newscaster, politician, celebrity, and middle schooler telling me to follow them on twitter. Don't these people (maybe with the exception of the middle schoolers) have more important things to be doing?
  17. YachtForums, Apr 20, 2009
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    Here's what one yacht owner thinks about Twitter...

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  18. NYCAP123, Apr 20, 2009
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    No. :cool:
  19. Seafarer, Apr 20, 2009
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    Somewhat useful tool for marketing and public relations/promotional purposes. I suppose that's the opposite of what Twitter was meant for, but it has its uses.
  20. revdcs, Apr 21, 2009
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    That's a very rude word over here in the UK - especially in the north west. Its equivalent begins with 'c'. :eek:
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