The character limitations of the Twitter application demand for and have created a huge lingo only other “tweeters” would know that is very hard to jump into without a fellow tweeter to help guide you. However, the clique that the lingo creates and the lack of rambling that the limitations result in are quite refreshing and enjoyable. I have almost 1,000 followers on Twitter (and follow almost 2,000 people), tweet on a daily basis, and have succumbed to the desire for Twitter popularity. FaceBook is similar to a combination of MySpace for adults and a less clique-driven, lingo restricted Twitter. The site is very straight forward, but can be an information overload depending on how “connected” you are. On FaceBook, I have almost 600 friends and spend a lot of time enjoying friends, and the things that we all share…together.
My Twitter is linked to my FaceBook account so that everything I share on one is posted on the other, which is the happiest medium I have found to satisfy the people on both spectrums. Both serve their purposes in life, depending on personal preference of how to communicate with acquaintances, family and friends. For now, I choose both, but FaceBook is leading the race