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What is the value of Twitter? Better yet, what's the point? I used to ask questions like this but now I am hooked on social networking's new kid on the block (not so new but arguably so in terms of popularity). When I first started hearing about Twitter I didn't fully comprehend the need for such a basic site allowing users to only update their statuses. I have been an avid user of Facebook since the days when it was rightfully only open to real college students and I originally saw more of a purpose in a site like Facebook rather than Twitter. I was attracted to Facebook's various features and depth but now I am finding myself making a 180 degree turn and favoring Twitter for its cleanliness (no annoying applications, ads, updates, reminders, suggestions, etc.), simplicity (a status bar and a short user bio get the job done superbly), and ability to be constructive (depending on who/what you're following, Twitter can be a great source of information whereas Facebook is geared more towards non-essential time-wasters).


My Twitter account is still young but I am now following organizations and companies such as the Advertising Federation of Minnesota, Advertising Age, Reuters, Campus Media and others geared towards my field of study. I also have friends and favorite artists on my list so I can keep in touch and see where the next must-see concerts are. Now rather than logging into Facebook and seeing my news feed dominated by everyone's "Top 5 __________ " and other pointless announcements, I can log into Twitter and see the latest news updates from Reuters or whats going on in the advertising industry according to AdAge. It's highly useful and beneficial and allows for quick access to essential information. If you are not a part of the Twitter sensation yet, you should really give it a shot because it might turn out to be better than you expected which was the case for me.