Comments on: Seems Like Twitter Separates The Old From The New http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/ Six Figure ProBlogger, Blog Marketing, Make Money Online, Blogging Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:40:01 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Al http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-9565 Al Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:03:59 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-9565 Isn't the point of Social Media to be social? The guy that said he didn't care about anyone's musings is a small percentage of people on the Net. Take a look at People magazine and you won't see any glamour shots. It's all pictures of celebs doing everyday things like the rest of us. Maybe they know more about human nature than he does... Isn’t the point of Social Media to be social? The guy that said he didn’t care about anyone’s musings is a small percentage of people on the Net. Take a look at People magazine and you won’t see any glamour shots. It’s all pictures of celebs doing everyday things like the rest of us. Maybe they know more about human nature than he does…

]]> By: Jason http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-9485 Jason Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:54:21 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-9485 I think people can get caught up in their own world on the net. They have so mediums where they can talk about themselves. If people don't like you message or the way you convey that message then they can leave the page. Why do they feel they have to rant about it. Twitter is just a good way to quickly post interesting things along with Friendfeed, Facebook et al. I use them all and have met some interesting people through these sites I think people can get caught up in their own world on the net. They have so mediums where they can talk about themselves.

If people don’t like you message or the way you convey that message then they can leave the page.

Why do they feel they have to rant about it.

Twitter is just a good way to quickly post interesting things along with Friendfeed, Facebook et al.

I use them all and have met some interesting people through these sites

]]> By: Alan Varga http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-1114 Alan Varga Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:22:58 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-1114 I'm afraid it's time for PC Mech and me to part ways. I'm happy being part of the Old Guard, taking pride in knowing I can diagnose and fix computers for friends, both older and younger, who need a "TV repairman" because they don't have the time, interest or ability to maintain their own machines. My kids may take an interest in the social networking aspects of computing when they're a bit older, and that technology is fine for the New Guard, but I have no more than a passing interest in it. This isn't to say that I don't care; I just don't adopt anything new simply because it's out there. If I see a benefit, I'll use it. For my current needs, though, my desktop PC is fine, and I do my social networking with friends and family after work or on weekends in person. I’m afraid it’s time for PC Mech and me to part ways. I’m happy being part of the Old Guard, taking pride in knowing I can diagnose and fix computers for friends, both older and younger, who need a “TV repairman” because they don’t have the time, interest or ability to maintain their own machines.

My kids may take an interest in the social networking aspects of computing when they’re a bit older, and that technology is fine for the New Guard, but I have no more than a passing interest in it. This isn’t to say that I don’t care; I just don’t adopt anything new simply because it’s out there. If I see a benefit, I’ll use it. For my current needs, though, my desktop PC is fine, and I do my social networking with friends and family after work or on weekends in person.

]]> By: LSLSLS http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-1074 LSLSLS Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:42:43 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-1074 May I enter this. I'm 60 something. I've had to adapt and learn to be tech savy all the way along (and that's a lotta years of learning ... err screaming). Let's have a "big tent" here! While I personally try not to transfer my personal wealth to the new envigorated Ma Bell by paying huge cellular fees while straining to see a 2 inch screen, others do. Personally, it's the $$ that drive my choice say DSL maybe $50/mo. vs. say $500/mo. on cell. So right now I text and do the net where it's cheap. May I enter this. I’m 60 something. I’ve had to adapt and learn to be tech savy all the way along (and that’s a lotta years of learning … err screaming). Let’s have a “big tent” here! While I personally try not to transfer my personal wealth to the new envigorated Ma Bell by paying huge cellular fees while straining to see a 2 inch screen, others do. Personally, it’s the $$ that drive my choice say DSL maybe $50/mo. vs. say $500/mo. on cell. So right now I text and do the net where it’s cheap.

]]> By: presence1960 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-1073 presence1960 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:16:51 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-1073 David, I am new to PC Mech. I most deinitely am interested in tips on building, upgrading & maintaining my PC. But without different useful functions to perform with my PC what good would it be? Whether one likes Twitter or not is beside the point. We all can't like everything you present, that is just life. That is what choices are about. I chose to try twitter and was surprised a few of my friends are on there also. But if I didn't like your article or if I wind up not liking Twitter I would not stop coming to PC Mech. There are so many beautiful trees in the forest to lose sight of all of them because of one tree I don't particularly care for. keep plugging on and cranking out those articles and reviews. If I don't like one I will bypass it, there is no way I give up the wealth of good info here over a choice. Sincerely, RAZ David, I am new to PC Mech. I most deinitely am interested in tips on building, upgrading & maintaining my PC. But without different useful functions to perform with my PC what good would it be? Whether one likes Twitter or not is beside the point. We all can’t like everything you present, that is just life. That is what choices are about. I chose to try twitter and was surprised a few of my friends are on there also. But if I didn’t like your article or if I wind up not liking Twitter I would not stop coming to PC Mech. There are so many beautiful trees in the forest to lose sight of all of them because of one tree I don’t particularly care for. keep plugging on and cranking out those articles and reviews. If I don’t like one I will bypass it, there is no way I give up the wealth of good info here over a choice. Sincerely, RAZ

]]> By: Tim http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-1072 Tim Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:19:25 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-1072 I am a Twitter user. It took me a year before I really got the hang of it. Now, since some locals started following me and I follow some of them I am happy to say I actually met a girl via Twitter who is kinda interesting. THAT is a great social function, lemme tell you!<br>Viva new tech and it's uses! I am a Twitter user. It took me a year before I really got the hang of it. Now, since some locals started following me and I follow some of them I am happy to say I actually met a girl via Twitter who is kinda interesting. THAT is a great social function, lemme tell you!
Viva new tech and it’s uses!

]]> By: The Desktop Computer Is SO Yesterday! » PCMech http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 The Desktop Computer Is SO Yesterday! » PCMech Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:40:06 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-1030 [...] a couple of commenters give me a hard time about writing about Twitter again. I turned around and blogged about it on my personal blog. And the headline there is completely true. Twitter, and the technology it represents, truly does [...] [...] a couple of commenters give me a hard time about writing about Twitter again. I turned around and blogged about it on my personal blog. And the headline there is completely true. Twitter, and the technology it represents, truly does [...]

]]> By: WinExtra » No Matter The Label Some Won’t Change http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 WinExtra » No Matter The Label Some Won’t Change Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:12:34 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-1029 [...] this Web 2.0 style of software brings to the table. I am not the only one to realize this either as David Risley had a post yesterday where he told about being told off by one of the long time members of his PCMech blog for posting [...] [...] this Web 2.0 style of software brings to the table. I am not the only one to realize this either as David Risley had a post yesterday where he told about being told off by one of the long time members of his PCMech blog for posting [...]

]]> By: Lisa R http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-1071 Lisa R Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:49:50 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-1071 I've been online since the 80s, have had a webpage somewhere since 1994, and a domain since 1997.<br><br>I'm 46.<br><br>I have twitter, Friendfeed, facebook, a livejournal, my own websites, use google reader, google apps, IMs, SMS, etc.<br><br>The medium ain't the message, not even the holy PC. It's what we do with it. Mine facilates work, social interaction, family closeness, and information gathering. Coverage of anything which adds to that is welcome.<br><br>People whining like your correspondent sound like the old man on his front porch saying "Hmmph! Kids today!" Stenosis of the brain, my friend. I’ve been online since the 80s, have had a webpage somewhere since 1994, and a domain since 1997.

I’m 46.

I have twitter, Friendfeed, facebook, a livejournal, my own websites, use google reader, google apps, IMs, SMS, etc.

The medium ain’t the message, not even the holy PC. It’s what we do with it. Mine facilates work, social interaction, family closeness, and information gathering. Coverage of anything which adds to that is welcome.

People whining like your correspondent sound like the old man on his front porch saying “Hmmph! Kids today!” Stenosis of the brain, my friend.

]]> By: Rahsheen http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-1070 Rahsheen Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:07:55 +0000 http://www.davidrisley.com/2008/08/08/seems-like-twitter-separates-the-old-from-the-new/#comment-1070 I would say post what you want, when you want. Just like you said, there is a BACK button. There are other articles to read. Locking yourself in a box is how you create your own echo chamber. <br><br>I have been into computers for a while as well. Maybe not as long as some, but I do remember installing Slackware via dialup onto my Packard Bell desktop. Now, I'm all into social media, not so much into hardware and such. I think there is definitely a niche somewhere in there :) I would say post what you want, when you want. Just like you said, there is a BACK button. There are other articles to read. Locking yourself in a box is how you create your own echo chamber.

I have been into computers for a while as well. Maybe not as long as some, but I do remember installing Slackware via dialup onto my Packard Bell desktop. Now, I’m all into social media, not so much into hardware and such. I think there is definitely a niche somewhere in there :)

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