Comments on: I never understood Twitter, but now I finally get it. #egypt #eqnz #qldfloods

By: Jehad

Jehad — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:58:32 +0000

Hi Denise,

Think of a hash tag as a conversation topic. Each hash tag is part of a larger conversation about that topic. For instance, the ABC program Q&A has started the hash tag (conversation) #qanda, so anyone watching the show can contribute to the conversation happening on live TV through twitter by adding #qanda at the end of their tweet.

Anyone who searches for that hash tag can see all the posts related to #qanda on twitter in real time.

Hope that answers your question. I could go on all day explaining how hashtags are used but the best way to learn is to start exploring on twitter and getting your hands dirty, i promise you, you’ll figure it out in no time.

Good luck!
Jehad

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:29:42 +0000

Can someone please tell me what hash tag means

By: Si

Si — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:25:21 +0000

I completely agree Andy (perhaps I sounded a bit over the top before but I think you saw my point), we are to blame, but I do feel we don’t have a lot of options when it comes to voting (atleast in recent elections). They all essentially appear to follow the same script to me and I have taken an interest in the last two elections to ensure I am well informed in making my decision rather than just voting on feelings or a headline. What can we do though when faced with such a situation – how can change be instigated when we seem to get the same conservative political views reaching our leadership?

My view is it takes time, and ensuring people are well informed and educated to their situation and affairs relating to them, and bringing together those with a common peaceful goal (as we saw in Egypt for example). Perhaps we need to wait till my generation gets into power .. I dont know…

Any information regardless of the source should be scrutinised (not just Mass Media, but other sources), to filter through those biased opinons, cross reference information and make an informed call yourself. I don’t think many people do this though but then again who really has the time!!

Thanks for your comment.

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:46:23 +0000

Si, if we are in a repressive regime here, then surley we only have ourselves to blame as they are a freely elected government.

As for twitter and facebook being soap boxish, yes a lot of people make them so. I don’t care what you had for breakfast,
nor do I care that you just bought new shoes.

Freedom of information is a wonderful thing, but just remember, most of the tweets people look at are biased opinions and not expert analysis. Unfortunatley too many people take everything they read/tweet/post as gospel and never check sources. (Classic example here where the photo of the boat was tweeted and was a fake)

Information is only as good as the source.

By: Si

Si — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:18:38 +0000

Hate to break it to everyone, but we are also in a repressive regime, where we are being manipulated and where mass media is controlled, but thankfully not as bad as some countries overseas. Atleast to the most we are safe in our repression. Too long have we been told what to think and feel though, and seeing Twitter, Facebook, Wikileaks etc etc pushing back does fill me with hope that this can be changed.

I think anything that can give power back to the people is a great idea and should be encouraged, and I do hope such things are just a small taste of what is to come. Those in power of a country, company or whatever will learn that the masses hold a far great power when wielded. Such agendas that are not in the interest of everyone cannot be fought if they are not known about (Egypt was an example of that for me … never knew there were any issues there currently till the recent news)

Personally though, I am not a fan of Twitter as it all seems rather soap box ish and does have a tendancy to suck away time, but then again I also am not a fan of Facebook. I dont see a need to be updating everyone all the time to my actions and feelings. I do like blogs and forums in general though as they are a good way to communicate and connect with those with simular interests or thoughts. Each to their own I guess…

What I do know is the more we share, more we educate each other, and bring these injustices and deciept to light the better we ALL shall be…. exciting times to live…

By: Jehad

Jehad — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:12:21 +0000

That’s what I love about it. Real news, from real people in real situations. I take much of what’s on twitter with a grain of salt because like Sam said, there are many ‘false reports’.

By: Jehad

Jehad — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:30:03 +0000

Thanks Khalid, I’ll check out the site. This blog was actually picked up by @TweetSmarter, they regularly post ‘Twitter tips’. They’re very interactive and post really good stuff.

By: Jehad

Jehad — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:24:34 +0000

The good thing about Twitter (which I had only recently discovered) is the ability to search particular words which relate to your interests. It’s good for companies because they can see what people are saying about them (the good and the bad) which allows them to improve business practice and connect with customers directly.

Whatever you’re into, you can find a community of people on Twitter or Facebook who share those interests. The above comment from Cathie is a prime example, she’s done amazing things by connecting with people using social media.

By: Jehad

Jehad — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:16:09 +0000

Nice one Ahmed, follow me @thebrothahood

By: Jehad

Jehad — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:13:23 +0000

It’s really interesting to see how things play out over the next few years in the social media space, I think Twitter and Facebook are just the beginning. Even though it’s taken me a while to get the hang of it, it’s become my main source for news.