Danny Brown - Latest Comments in Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

ariherzog — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:39:16 -0000

Fast forward a year -- and has anything changed, Danny? Or do you still not have a smartphone? What mobile device do you use (if you have one)?

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Danny — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:19:30 -0000

See, that I can understand. It&#39s all similar people doing similar things - and who doesn&#39t love a nerdfest?? ;-)

Like you say, it&#39s just the other side of the coin where it might be one techy in a group of "normal" people who don&#39t care about tweeting or Facebooking and just want to hang out with a friend. And the friend is busy hanging out with "strangers" online.

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Danny — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:19:30 -0000

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Danny Brown — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:19:30 -0000

See, that I can understand. It's all similar people doing similar things - and who doesn't love a nerdfest?? ;-)

Like you say, it's just the other side of the coin where it might be one techy in a group of "normal" people who don't care about tweeting or Facebooking and just want to hang out with a friend. And the friend is busy hanging out with "strangers" online.

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suzemuse — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:58:00 -0000

yes indeedy, my friend. I&#39m definitely not a fan of the rude in-your-face tweeting that I see many people doing when in mixed company. "Mixed company" is the operative phrase here. There are times when I do think it&#39s appropriate. For example, most Friday afternoons, a group of Ottawa tech-geeks at a downtown watering hole for our weekly wind-down session. There&#39s anywhere from 4 to 8 of us, and we&#39re merrily tapping away on laptops, iPhones, and other devices. We&#39re also talking to each other directly, but we&#39re carrying the conversation into the online space as well.

For this particular event, tweeting and blogging and posting photos to Flickr are all part of the socializing. But we all know that going in. So nobody feels like it&#39s rude or anti-social. In fact, it&#39s quite the opposite. We&#39re loud and boisterous, to the point where I&#39m sure even the Twitter community can hear us!

It&#39s comes down to common sense. I wouldn&#39t haul out my laptop at my girlfriend&#39s birthday party. I wouldn&#39t spend the whole night tweeting at my parent&#39s anniversary (unless it was just to post a quick photo of the happy couple). And I wouldn&#39t waste an entire conference "live tweeting" it for the benefit of a few people who may only be mildly interested.

Like our mums taught us - in a social situation, use common sense and mind your manners, and not only will you have more fun but you just might get invited back.

:)

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Susan Murphy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:58:00 -0000

yes indeedy, my friend. I'm definitely not a fan of the rude in-your-face tweeting that I see many people doing when in mixed company. "Mixed company" is the operative phrase here. There are times when I do think it's appropriate. For example, most Friday afternoons, a group of Ottawa tech-geeks meet up at a downtown watering hole for our weekly wind-down session. There's anywhere from 4 to 8 of us, and we're merrily tapping away on laptops, iPhones, and other devices. We're also talking to each other directly, but we're carrying the conversation into the online space as well.

For this particular event, tweeting and blogging and posting photos to Flickr are all part of the socializing. But we all know that going in. So nobody feels like it's rude or anti-social. In fact, it's quite the opposite. We're loud and boisterous, to the point where I'm sure even the Twitter community can hear us!

It's comes down to common sense. I wouldn't haul out my laptop at my girlfriend's birthday party. I wouldn't spend the whole night tweeting at my parent's anniversary (unless it was just to post a quick photo of the happy couple). And I wouldn't waste an entire conference "live tweeting" it for the benefit of a few people who may only be mildly interested.

Like our mums taught us - in a social situation, use common sense and mind your manners, and not only will you have more fun but you just might get invited back.

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Mike Smith — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:27:21 -0000

I have a twitter app on my blackberry and rarely use it unless I&#39m shopping with my girlfriend and she&#39s trying stuff on and I have free time or if we&#39re driving somewhere and I just have that urge to stay connected.

I do like this post though and agree with the "live tweeting" which I could see as being a bit counter productive for people.

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

David — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:48:29 -0000

I have a great image from a wedding we photographed last year. The bride and groom are at their table at the reception tapping away on their iPhones - they had no idea I was there.

When I asked them, they were both updating their Facebook status to Married!

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Danny — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:38:40 -0000

I understand that completely, David - there are some huge uses of smartphones from both a personal and business perspective. It&#39s the non-critical use that seems to get abused the most, sadly, and where the personal relationships and friendships suffer from it.

And about that wall - who builds something 2-foot tall and expects it to make a difference?? ;-)

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Mike Smith — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:27:21 -0000

I have a twitter app on my blackberry and rarely use it unless I'm shopping with my girlfriend and she's trying stuff on and I have free time or if we're driving somewhere and I just have that urge to stay connected.

I do like this post though and agree with the "live tweeting" which I could see as being a bit counter productive for people.

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David — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:18:21 -0000

Being from the other side of Mr. Hadrian&#39s wall, I have to say that I totally disagree and that for me mobile apps (not just Twitter ones) are essential - at least for me.

Since I spend a lot of time on the road, I need to be able to keep in touch and I rely on my iPhone for this. I also have to contend with the IT Guy at my office ( http://totallyincorrect.com/?p=2423 ) so for most of the time I&#39m awake, I have no other connection than my phone. I&#39m actually pretty excited that the new Tweetdeck iPhone app is going to let me take part in #chats from my phone.

Having said that, I try not to let my manners deteriorate just because I&#39m connected 24/7. I never answer my phone when I with a client, let alone play around on Twitter or Facebook. I must admit, I hate it when I&#39m disconnected - a lot of my clients are defense companies and I often can&#39t take my phone to meetings there AAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

David — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:48:29 -0000

I have a great image from a wedding we photographed last year. The bride and groom are at their table at the reception tapping away on their iPhones - they had no idea I was there.

When I asked them, they were both updating their Facebook status to Married!

Oh - that wall? I guess it did work for a while, then Gordon Brown and those guys found a way round it =)

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Danny Brown — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:38:40 -0000

I understand that completely, David - there are some huge uses of smartphones from both a personal and business perspective. It's the non-critical use that seems to get abused the most, sadly, and where the personal relationships and friendships suffer from it.

And about that wall - who builds something 2-foot tall and expects it to make a difference?? ;-)

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

David — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:18:21 -0000

Being from the other side of Mr. Hadrian's wall, I have to say that I totally disagree and that for me mobile apps (not just Twitter ones) are essential - at least for me.

Since I spend a lot of time on the road, I need to be able to keep in touch and I rely on my iPhone for this. I also have to contend with the IT Guy at my office ( http://totallyincorrect.com... ) so for most of the time I'm awake, I have no other connection than my phone. I'm actually pretty excited that the new Tweetdeck iPhone app is going to let me take part in #chats from my phone.

Having said that, I try not to let my manners deteriorate just because I'm connected 24/7. I never answer my phone when I with a client, let alone play around on Twitter or Facebook. I must admit, I hate it when I'm disconnected - a lot of my clients are defense companies and I often can't take my phone to meetings there AAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!

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fiorenza — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:30:09 -0000

Hi Danny,

I agree with your article and I do not think you are an idealist. If you are, then I am the same.
I cannot stand bad manners either.
Fiorenza

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Danny — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:11:59 -0000

That&#39s definitely where live tweetups come into play. I have to admit, I&#39ve been surprised many times by the real-life version of someone I connect with regularly. The majority, surprised in a good way. A few - not so much. It does show that you can never be 100% sure until, as you say, you can look someone in the eye and gauge real emotion, sincerity, whatever, that you can get a feeling of how genuine it all is.

I hope the proliferation of real-time technology doesn&#39t erode real-life interaction. Which, I guess, makes the conversation happening here in the comments quite ironic. ;-)

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Shane Kinkennon — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:45:20 -0000

I&#39m new to this scene, so have pondered this question quietly. But a good southern boy, I&#39m not new to politeness ... and i gotta look people in the eye. I love the real-time view into conversations that Twitter provides, which I would not have otherwise But I&#39ve certainly wondered what the person on the other end of that conversation is thinking as the Tweeter does a running upload mid-sentence.

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Danny — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:25:00 -0000

"All our social media and so many people have a problem being truly social" - couldn&#39t have said it better myself, Barry.

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Danny — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:24:00 -0000

The new Tweetdeck update supports the iPhone (though, not having tried it admittedly, I wonder how useful the multi-screen options of Tweetdeck will be on the iPhone&#39s screen).

But that&#39s a great point you make, Sara - I think we do tend to forget what the technologies were made for. Twitter? Love it. Human voice? Irreplaceable.

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Barry — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:36:46 -0000

Danny, I agree with you. I actually put twitter on my blackberry and I am considering dumping it. If I can&#39t wait until I get home to go online than I have a real problem.

If you are out with friends or a social event, and continue to tweet, stay home! I have always heard about being "present". How can you do that if you stray to your twitter account while socializing with friends or associates.

All our social media and so many people have a problem being truly social.

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

SaraKate — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:47:11 -0000

I&#39m feeling much the same way (the people are more important than the tools). Sometimes I almost wish all this technology didn&#39t exist because then people would be forced to interact more face-to-face. I really appreciate connections in person and would much rather have dinner with someone or sit outside on a park bench in the rain, even, than be forced to talk to people over the internet.

In some cases, though, it&#39s necessary - for instance, connecting to people in different countries is a lot easier. However, I think people are often forgetting what the cellular phone was originally invented for - talking on the phone. As much as getting Tweets from people excites me, I would much rather have an actual conversation, if possible.

If I had a smart phone that would accommodate Tweetdeck or Tweetie or one of those services, I might use it to check @replies or direct messages in addition to posting my own Tweets, but when I&#39m away from the computer, I&#39d rather be doing something else!

Call me old-fashioned, if you like, but I agree with you, Danny.

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

fiorenza — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:30:09 -0000

Hi Danny,

I agree with your article and I do not think you are an idealist. If you are, then I am the same.
I cannot stand bad manners either.
Fiorenza

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Danny Brown — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:11:59 -0000

That's definitely where live tweetups come into play. I have to admit, I've been surprised many times by the real-life version of someone I connect with regularly. The majority, surprised in a good way. A few - not so much. It does show that you can never be 100% sure until, as you say, you can look someone in the eye and gauge real emotion, sincerity, whatever, that you can get a feeling of how genuine it all is.

I hope the proliferation of real-time technology doesn't erode real-life interaction. Which, I guess, makes the conversation happening here in the comments quite ironic. ;-)

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

ShaneKinkennon — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:45:20 -0000

I'm new to this scene, so have pondered this question quietly. But a good southern boy, I'm not new to politeness ... and i gotta look people in the eye. I love the real-time view into conversations that Twitter provides, which I would not have otherwise But I've certainly wondered what the person on the other end of that conversation is thinking as the Tweeter does a running upload mid-sentence.

Re: Why Twitter Mobile Apps Don’t Interest Me

Danny Brown — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:25:00 -0000

"All our social media and so many people have a problem being truly social" - couldn't have said it better myself, Barry.