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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
Wait, isn't Twitter just Facebook updates?
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Yes, and also not yes. At a basic level, yes they are. However, they are a searchable database of status updates. Also, it is common to use them to share pictures. And quick news updates.
Examples of 'more than status updates' useage:
What are people saying about "The Hangover"? Search for it!
Twitter: What are you doing?
Is Hulu working on Boxee?
hulu on boxee status (ishuluonboxee) on Twitter
What's happening on Mars?
MarsPhoenix (MarsPhoenix) on Twitter
Want to be sure you'll here about The Rapture/cthulu's rising/assasinations, even if you're not near a TV?
CNN Breaking News (cnnbrk) on Twitter
A lot of websites treat them like an RSS feed as well, letting you know when favorite site X has an update/new comic/new song posted.
Edit: Additionally, it's unsymmetrical. I really like Adam Savage and Penn Jilette, but doubt either of them would accept a friend request from me on Facebook...however, I can subscribe to their twitter feeds and get to hear their little bits of daily wit without them having to acknowledge me in any way
http://twitter.com/donttrythis
http://twitter.com/pennjillette