In the past decade, social networking websites have transformed how we communicate and interact with others. Nowadays, thinking out loud is the norm, and activities, insights, news reports, and other pieces of information which were once filtered by media are now being published and re-published freely in social media sites.
Twitter is one of the newest social media platforms we have, and it has been dubbed the SMS of the Internet. Although it came much later than Facebook and YouTube, Twitter, is now extremely popular. More than 100 million tweets are posted on a daily basis, and Twitter is among the ten-most-visited websites on the planet. We can share and read tweets via websites, SMS, or a range of applications for mobile devices.
Twitter has been used for various purposes in many sectors and scenarios. Primarily, it is used to communicate with friends and to stay abreast of the major life events of your friends and family members. Plenty of celebrities also use Twitter to connect with their fans, habitually sending tweets to update people on their latest activities and upcoming shows.
Besides following celebrities, many Twitter users also follow comics so that they can have a daily dose of jokes and witty one-liners. Some of these comedians interact with their supporters, others don’t. But even in the case of the latter, it is perfectly okay to simply sit back and enjoy the humorous remarks that these individuals share. Many comedians from TV and stand up shows own Twitter accounts. If you aren't following any comic yet, various websites retain lists of comedians that are worth adding to your tweet feed.
Check this out to see the which Twitter comedians to follow.
Twitter has also played an important role in revolutions and protests, like those that took place in the Arab world late 2010. It has also become a system for individuals to express their outrage or dissatisfaction against the state, certain celebrities, and brand new laws.
Twitter has also developed into an efficient emergency communication tool for breaking news. Through tweets, relevant local agencies can broadcast news about earthquakes, floods and tsunamis, and hurricanes or typhoons. This online tool is even utilized in educational settings, specifically in universities, as a means to promote discussion among students and their mentors.
Without a doubt, the presence and power of Twitter is big and it will continue to be a well-liked and efficient communication medium for many years.