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The use/misuse of twitter!
Ric dees
#1 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:47:34 PM
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..Now i must admit i have been entertained/learned a lot from the world of Twitter and what an amazing simple concept that seemed to have taken the world literary.

That said i opened an account specifically to "follow" the going on's in kenya and of-course our so-called celebs! What i don't get is probably it's usage as it seem's to be a bragging right's platform for many (however there loads of informative snippets there)

So is this again our "unique" way of doing things or are most us inclined to show-off/prove (probably what we don't own/have)or is it some inadequacy that needs to be addressed!! I also don't seem to get why it's used as a medium for exchanging messages between friends (whats the mobile for) ie @xxxx can we meet at Serena for a drink, or @xxx am having lentils and naan bread for lunch (hii ni chapati na ndondo if you ask me) or another said heyy just came from china, went to the great wall it's amaaaaziiing!! I mean really!!

I am finding it had to keep up/understand the showy so called celebs read media,self indulgent writers and the ever-growing list of bloggers!! Quite a contrast to what i see here in the West at least from the people i "follow" real talk,real issues and ofcourse banter but not the showy/put you down trend i come across.

The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic.
Ondiek
#2 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 2:23:51 PM
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Ric dees wrote:

..Now i must admit i have been entertained/learned a lot from the world of Twitter and what an amazing simple concept that seemed to have taken the world literary.

That said i opened an account specifically to "follow" the going on's in kenya and of-course our so-called celebs! What i don't get is probably it's usage as it seem's to be a bragging right's platform for many (however there loads of informative snippets there)

So is this again our "unique" way of doing things or are most us inclined to show-off/prove (probably what we don't own/have)or is it some inadequacy that needs to be addressed!! I also don't seem to get why it's used as a medium for exchanging messages between friends (whats the mobile for) ie @xxxx can we meet at Serena for a drink, or @xxx am having lentils and naan bread for lunch (hii ni chapati na ndondo if you ask me) or another said heyy just came from china, went to the great wall it's amaaaaziiing!! I mean really!!

I am finding it had to keep up/understand the showy so called celebs read media,self indulgent writers and the ever-growing list of bloggers!! Quite a contrast to what i see here in the West at least from the people i "follow" real talk,real issues and ofcourse banter but not the showy/put you down trend i come across.


You do have a choice on who to follow.
Ric dees
#3 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 2:39:57 PM
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@Ondiek yes you defenitely do however if only we knew more regarding a person's habits then we would make better informed choices no!!

The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic.
murchr
#4 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 6:17:03 PM
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@Ric dees...i also don't get the gist of it. After having it for a while i now think the media was not meant for me.
"There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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essyk
#5 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 6:21:54 PM
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i can climb mt. kenya with ease than twit.
Twitter got fed up with my dormant account.Laughing out loudly
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
Lolest!
#6 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:21:07 PM
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The worst thing with twitter is that while facebookers find it odd to update their status every minute, tweeps find it cool to do so.
Laughing out loudly smile Applause d'oh! Sad Drool Liar Shame on you Pray
murchr
#7 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:30:03 PM
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Another thing I dont understand is why i should be telling everyone that am yawning, ata afatali FB you can choose your audience if you categorize your friends
"There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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radio
#8 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:37:17 PM
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I'm happy to know I'm not the only one who finds most #kot too showy. Even for people I know yet their tweets are very unlike their lives.

I know people are supposed to tweet whatever that comes to mind.
essyk
#9 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:23:10 PM
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People are even following Jesus on twitter unlike the 12 disciples.
kenyans love to overdo stuff when given the chance.


"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
essyk
#10 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:25:03 PM
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People are even following Jesus on twitter unlike the 12 disciples.
kenyans love to overdo stuff when given the chance.


"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
Quinzy
#11 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:29:52 PM
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youcan'tstopusnow
#12 Posted : Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:47:40 PM
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New media - there's no going back.
GOD BLESS YOUR LIFE
Thiong'o
#13 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:53:49 AM
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I like discussion blogs -very informative, incognito characters like Guka wa bijoti makes one stay a step ahead, showy celebs and etc’s will use FB, & twitter account updates as their diary and to floss – find me here, will be at..,

essyk wrote:

So while people are on FB or twitter 24/7, I am here yapping about current happenings in my country, then I go to somali forum to understand why they hate Bantus and blacks so much,then I cross west to find out the origin of the phrase'Ghana must go'.haha. sipendi kupitwa na dunia.
That brings the world close to me and so whenever a discussion is taking place anywhere hata job niko mbele kama chot ya pasi.


ralp_mutu
#14 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:42:05 AM
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Waking up!! Yawning!!! Heading to the bathroom!!!

You've all been "twammed" on wazua
My folks told me that my very first word was 'billionaire'
essyk
#15 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:55:28 AM
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ralp_mutu wrote:
Waking up!! Yawning!!! Heading to the bathroom!!!

You've all been "twammed" on wazua


lol!

we have been twitted.
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
King G
#16 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:11:58 AM
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Quinzy wrote:
I'm Glad to hear that.


"Quinzy - Karibu sana

Twirrer is not for some of us. I only enjoy it when there is serious football and there are many games at the same time. then you get to follow was up from sports reports you follow. otherwise in normal life it is a no no for me
Thieves
King G
#17 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:14:10 AM
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Thiong'o wrote:
I like discussion blogs -very informative, incognito characters like Guka wa bijoti makes one stay a step ahead, showy celebs and etc’s will use FB, & twitter account updates as their diary and to floss – find me here, will be at..,

essyk wrote:

So while people are on FB or twitter 24/7, I am here yapping about current happenings in my country, then I go to somali forum to understand why they hate Bantus and blacks so much,then I cross west to find out the origin of the phrase'Ghana must go'.haha. sipendi kupitwa na dunia.
That brings the world close to me and so whenever a discussion is taking place anywhere hata job niko mbele kama chot ya pasi.





@essyk Busted! Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly
Thieves
essyk
#18 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:31:33 AM
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"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
danas10
#19 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:48:33 AM
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essyk wrote:




is this picture worth a thousand words about you???? Pray Pray Pray Pray
essyk
#20 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:50:51 AM
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Ngai what is with people today? Nobody is sticking to the topic.

Forget the 'expressor' look at the 'expression'.
King King King!!Sad

"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
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