I totally agree with you here Brian (and sorry for the late comment). Whilst some may view Twitter as meaningless engagement in a sort of "Facebook-y" type way, I think it extends to a far more personal level than others realise.
I've managed to meet rally and race car drivers through Twitter, auto enthusiasts such as yourself who never cease to amaze me with their dedication to the automotive scene, graphic designers, celebrities and loads more. And these are people I never would have been able to connect with before through just a blog.
DR1665
· 5 months ago
Exactly. Prior to being on Twitter, I was what some people would call a "forum junkie." Even now, most of my friends online are Mitsubishi guys. I spend more time talking to people I've met online with Eclipses than I do with those with whom I went to school! More than half the people at my wedding were car buddies from online.
The thing about these forums, although one of the earlier forms of this new social media madness, is that most people are of similar mindset. If you have 14,000 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners together talking about things, they're going to generally share the same opinions. Granted, there are differences, but for the most part, we all see the world through similar eyes.
With Twitter, on the other hand, we're now exposed to the world through the eyes and voices of others who are not based in our same sort of reality. While the only Mitsubishi owner on my forum concerned about GM's welfare might be the guy who works in the service department at a Chevy dealership, it's interesting to see how people in not only other industries or communities view the situation, but even people in other parts of the world.
It really is brilliant. Thanks for the comments, Adnan. I do appreciate them.
Laura Bergells
· 5 months ago
Bravo.
"...Twitter, above all else, is being exposed to the thoughts of others."
That's a gigantic benefit. Even if nothing else pans out, that's brilliant.
Great to see you blogging!
@maniactive
DR1665
· 5 months ago
Thanks, Laura! I like seeing how the various people I follow on Twitter relate the same information from their own perspectives. It's easy to spot where the articles they write are similar, but it's how those facts and specifications affect each author that comes through in their different styles. Once again, the more we are different, the more we are the same.
Thanks for stopping by!
stradablog
· 5 months ago
In my case Twitter has exposed me to a bunch of great people, who share an interest in cars, automotive, and the industry. Its much faster to communicate than blogs, or forums.
The "Automotive Twitter" is there such a thing? Is great it permits to exchange different views, ideas, opinions....its great.
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I've managed to meet rally and race car drivers through Twitter, auto enthusiasts such as yourself who never cease to amaze me with their dedication to the automotive scene, graphic designers, celebrities and loads more. And these are people I never would have been able to connect with before through just a blog.
The thing about these forums, although one of the earlier forms of this new social media madness, is that most people are of similar mindset. If you have 14,000 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners together talking about things, they're going to generally share the same opinions. Granted, there are differences, but for the most part, we all see the world through similar eyes.
With Twitter, on the other hand, we're now exposed to the world through the eyes and voices of others who are not based in our same sort of reality. While the only Mitsubishi owner on my forum concerned about GM's welfare might be the guy who works in the service department at a Chevy dealership, it's interesting to see how people in not only other industries or communities view the situation, but even people in other parts of the world.
It really is brilliant. Thanks for the comments, Adnan. I do appreciate them.
"...Twitter, above all else, is being exposed to the thoughts of others."
That's a gigantic benefit. Even if nothing else pans out, that's brilliant.
Great to see you blogging!
@maniactive
Thanks for stopping by!
The "Automotive Twitter" is there such a thing? Is great it permits to exchange different views, ideas, opinions....its great.