By Eastfalcon
July 19 2011

Twitter all seems a bit controversial here at the moment, especially with the news that Smithy has said that he will no longer post on this board and "only " wants to use Twitter.

I am not alone, I think, in not wanting to join Twitter or Facebook. OK so it's free, but I don't keep my mobile or my computer switched on 24/7 - I have a life away from technology.. and when you live out in the sticks, the technology doesn't always work! And frankly having looked at a selection of Tweets, I don't want to know when folks have got up/ what they had for tea/what the weather is doing/when they've had a skinful etc etc. In my opinion there is a lot of dross on Twitter.

I have to admit that what little of I have seen of Smithy's tweets is mostly rugby orientated and promoting his articles in the Journal & Chronicle. Again as I live outside the catchment area of the paper, I pick up his articles online - not all Falcon Fans live on Tyneside. Some of us give up quite a bit of time and have to make an effort to follow the Falcons up and down the country.

It's his decision of course, but I for one want won't be joining!

There, rant over!

Tweeting or is it Twittering?

Discussion started by FalconsRugby.org.uk , 19/07/2011 15:03

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Back Row Move
19/07/2011 15:51

Another one thats not a fan

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QM
19/07/2011 17:47

Just because you have a computer or other form of access doesn't mean you need to look at it all day and all night. I can fully understand why he doesn't post on here with so much negativity and in a similar position would probably have done likewise

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Thespence_uk
19/07/2011 21:18

Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with friends & for me sending message to mates on facebook is superior,simpler & cleaner than your run of the mill email.

Twitter for me is more about getting information, news or posting about a topic. I have used various messageboards over the years covering dance music, football & rugby & it is fair to say Twitter is a lot friendlier when needing info or asking someone a question.

Messagboards have more of a community feel & like most communities they have there characters & they create debates/arguments more than Facebook & Twitter.

I will continue to use all 3.

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Perry Green
20/07/2011 08:58

What have I missed?
When / where did Smithy say he would only communicate via Twitter?
I never got a tweet!

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eastfalcon
20/07/2011 09:48

Quote:

Perry Green
What have I missed?
When / where did Smithy say he would only communicate via Twitter?
I never got a tweet!

Re: Big Signing Posted by: Mark Smith NCJ Media (IP Logged)
Date: 18 July, 2011 13:59

Please address any further questions/comments to me on twitter @markismith50 as I won't be commenting on here further.

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Hideo
20/07/2011 10:30

I don't really see what's so unreasonable about Smithy's request frankly. Anyone who wants his input and news can either go on Twitter or buy the newspaper. What's the problem?

Big fuss about nowt.

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Leipziger
20/07/2011 11:14

Hideo: "Big fuss about nowt."

On this site? Surely not!

Completely agree though.

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DGNTR
26/07/2011 13:06

Twotter is a load of shoite IMHO, I've never quite understood the fuss.

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Jason1971
26/07/2011 13:22

I remember some IT advertising slogan about "communication at the speed of thought", but I now think we've got communication faster than the speed of thought. Instead of seeing something, thinking about it and reacting, we've now got seeing, reacting and forgetting about the thinking part.

Or is this just the ramblings of a recently-turned-40 bloke who's getting weft behind?

Bah!

J.

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limpopo
26/07/2011 17:21

using twitter and Facebook is a complete waste of valuable time, why add more means of communication?

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Leipziger
26/07/2011 18:00

What's your opinion on internet message boards then Limpopo?

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steve1888
26/07/2011 18:07

I like Facebook dislike Twitter, and use this site due to relevance to me

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limpopo
27/07/2011 12:56

I see no problem with them Leipy. As you may be aware I use them occasionally

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Almostan Oldgit
28/07/2011 12:49

Though I don't personally use twitter, I think the more people communicate the better, so I dont see a problem with any of this.

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01/08/2011 18:53

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