Mashable.com’s Chris Taylor describes Twitter, it’s advantages and dangers, all in 2:53.
You may want to check out the full article on CNN’s site too. It examines the trouble New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is in because of Twitter: 9 things Weinergate tells us about Twitter.
Story Highlights:
- Twitter is very effective at spreading the news, but not as good at controlling it
- Account hacking is more common than you might think
- Checking Twitter on a Friday night is the new normal
- Washington may be obsessed with Weiner, but Twitter users have moved on
And this may seem petty, but can we put our mental wattage into finding another term for scandal? X-gate is so 90s. Suggestions in the comments.