Twitter Away, Folks »

Posted By JamesMarcus 1 year, 6 months ago in Science & Technology
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For Propeller members who wish to explore a speedier method of virtual repartee, there is now Twitter. This microblogging service allows users to report on their lives in minute detail--and we have created a special Propeller feed on the Twitter site.

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    BronxBomber1 year, 6 months ago

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    Well I went to Twitter, and this is what I get from they're home page:

    "Something is technically wrong.

    Thanks for noticingâ;;we're going to fix it up and have things back to normal soon."

    (So much for the era of technology)

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      1-2-Oscar1 year, 6 months ago

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      Is this how Tom Drapeau has been spending his time, creating "Twitter" instead of addressing the problems we encounter daily on Propeller? That thought leaves me less than enthusiastic about "Twitter."

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      sumptuousdigs1 year, 6 months ago

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      Thanks James. I had been contemplating launching a British site that is very similar, called "Twaddle". It seems "Twitter" has beaten me to the punch. An acqaintance I once knew (a madman!), had a webcam site where one could watch his cat all day long. It was called "My P***y". Can you imagine how many hits he got? LOL!

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      BronxBomber1 year, 6 months ago

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      James, I'd thought I'd let you know that the website is working well, and much thanks to you for having posted it. I've registered. It is a nice one with some swell features in it. Once again,

      Thank you.

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        Spadecaller1 year, 6 months ago

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        Thanks for posting this James.

        I must admit that I notice improvement in Propeller's technical functioning.

        Some people like to complain at every possible opportunity. Of course, my complaints are always salient and justified. (I'm sure you noticed.) HA!

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          Fedquip1 year, 6 months ago

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          Also should be mentioned Twitter works best with programs like Twhirl or Twitterfox

          http://www.twhirl.org/

          https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/...

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