As some short conclusions of using social media sites, indeed, they could be wasting our time, addictive and full
of misinformation. But following some basic rules for engagement and avoiding spending too much time on them,
Twitter and other social media sites could be used productively and in a smart way.
As I already said, social media sites are on continuous movements, very unpredictable. Nobody knew Twitter or
other social media sites three or four years ago, and nobody could anticipate their evolution and growth. There are
indeed some advantages that could not be ignored (speed of spreading news, staying in touch with companies we
liked, people we knew- even celebrities we liked- or meeting new people, finding answers to specific questions etc.)
On the other hand, of course there are even bad parts related to Twitter and other social media technologies and
applications. As we all know, nobody is perfect. But Twitter and other social media sites are here to stay for a long
time ahead (Selwyn, 2010) and only by using them wisely and taking into consideration and using the productivity
rules, those applications can become meaningful.