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Even if you have no idea what Twitter is, you have probably heard about it. Twitter (www.twitter.com)  is a somewhat new social network site, that is even getting air time on big TV networks, including playing a big role in the presidential elections!

Simply put, Twitter allows individuals to post short "Tweets" or 140 character messages, to tell their friends or "Followers" what they are doing or thinking. Think of it as sending a postcard to your friends, with a short message.

So Why Tweet?

Twitter has become a very common means for individuals to communicate, sort of like sending your friend a text message, but without needing to use the cramped keyboard on a phone. One reason that Twitter is so popular, is that it is very easy to post a Tweet. By using a mobile phone or a computer, you can post a short message so others know what you are up to. Depending on who is following you, your messages may be personal quips, or relaying some breaking news story to a group of people. That's what makes Twitter so useful, you can make your experience as personal or social as you want!

Your friends (Followers) can see your posts on their Twitter page, and once you gain a few followers, you can get a good idea what is going on with all of your friends.

Twitter is simple to get into, and simple to do, which makes it great for new computer users. It requires no complex knowledge of computers. Depending on what you put into Twitter, depends what you will get out of it. If you just post about what you have ate for dinner, your experience will be totally different than if you share cool stories and news with a group of people. This is the idea of Social Networks; Share information with others and take part in the conversation.

Filtering The Filter

Twitter is a simple social networking site, where you can share your life with others, 140 characters at a time.

Some call Twitter micro blogging, because you only post short snippets of information

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Excellent article on twitter (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader - Found Here)