Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

What I don't understand is why people consistently feel the need to say "I don't use Twitter" every time it's mentioned.

A lot of people like it. If you don't understand why, that's fine. Nobody cares whether or not you use Twitter.




That's true, but we get so many Twitter articles posted in here, that it must be important. I am trying to understand why do some people feel it is important, and how it is useful to them.


People like it because it's blogging but with a captive audience, and the 140-character limit keeps you from writing Steve Yegge-style blog posts. You make a point, your friends are forced to read it, they can reply. That's twitter :)




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: