The Truth About Twitter

Alternate title: I Was Wrong.
When Twitter first started to gain buzz I dismissed it as just another Internet fad, another platform for the narcissist amongst us (I was somewhat right about that).
But the truth is... to Tweet, is to connect like never before.

Twitter does feel somewhat "insider". There are nuances that I am still learning. Sometimes it feels like you're back in P.E. class and you're one of the last kids waiting to be picked for a team. Sort of like you're in a John Hughes movie but you have 160 characters or less to prove your coolness.

However the insider-ness of Twitter is why it is successful. It's the great equalizer. Twitter lets us (mere mortals, celebrities, companies and brands) have the one-to-one relationship that we have all been dreaming of since we first became a fan of anyone or anything.

The Five Reasons Why I Love Twitter (reserve the right to update at anytime)

1. I met Tony Hawk in 1987 at a Cult concert and we (read, "I") have been trying to reconnect ever since. Via Twitter, he sends me (and his 2 million followers) messages every day, it seriously feels personal.
   
2. I have NEVER been so informed on general news, business news, industry happenings, etc. By knowing things first, you can feel superior to anyone you'd like. The speed at which information is being shared is BEYOND awesome (and totally overwhelming).
   
3. Thomas L. Friedman was right; the World is (totally) Flat. Witnessing the response to Haiti, was like having a front row seat to major social change… Twitter has the ability to (quickly) move the world to take action (it is an incredible weapon for good or evil).
   
4. I LOVE that Karl Lagerfeld has 183,000+ followers but he follows no one. I am Karl Lagerfeld, listen to me, I am all knowing (imagine this being said in a deep voice with strong accent). His Tweets are like haikus for the fashionistas. "Like poetry fashion does not state anything. It merely suggests." Find him @Karl_Lagerfeld
   
5. In many ways Twitter is still in its infancy. Participation ='s influencing its evolution. That feels POWERFUL.
   

If you're interested in getting started, this tutorial is very helpful… (found it by following @Mashable) http://bit.ly/cqlFpo

It can be scary to broadcast a proclamation across the wide, wide, world of the web… to help you feel more confident check out this glorious article "Zen and the Art of Twitter" http://bit.ly/9GvOoX

Dolly Parton is on Twitter… come on people! Hope to see you there.