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There is no denying Twitter's popularity. Users do use it.
But time and again the question arises - Why do we even need such a platform? What is the added value that users get from Twitter? Has Twitter become yet another tool to satisfy our very basic narcissistic desires?
What's your take on Twitter's success? Specifically, what is the need for such a platform?
>> Has Twitter become yet another tool to satisfy our very basic narcissistic desires?
I think you just answered your own question there.
Seriously though, just getting a 140-char blurb out there is a good way to get a conversation going with whoever happens to be interested. My co-worker has this set of food-themed icebreaker cards that pretty much look like a bunch of tweets in flashcards and there's definitely some value there.
While I'm of the opinion that Twitter is over-hyped to a point, I would say that I've met a large number of people in real-life as a result of using Twitter. Going to meetups and other tech events in NYC take on a new dimension when you already 'know' people there, and its an immediate ice-breaker.
Likewise I've been able to solicit feedback on projects from people I could not otherwise reach, peoples who's opinions I respect. I could not do this in Facebook, email, or in a forum.
So while we do not 'need' the Twitter platform, it is very useful to have.
You can get updates and pics at; http://twitter.com/#search?q=holborn
Nothing in "normal" media yet, as far as I can tell.
It was also quite nice to follow during G20 demonstrations in London. Of course you see a lot of dupes, but filtering that out you get instant updates and pics from the front line.
Yes.