To tweet or not to tweet
By Maureen Dowd
I completely agree with Maureen Dowd and her sentiments towards the new Twitter craze in her column (April 23). I am a college student and I refuse to create a Twitter account.
It honestly worries me about how people from my generation view the idea of communication. We are already so disconnected from reality and from real relationships. Instead of having verbal interaction we instant message each other on the internet or send a quick text message. Conversations that should happen face to face now only occur through typed abbreviated words and generic emoticons.
The fact that Twitter only allows for 140 words limits people and their ideas and emotions. Technology and online blogs or tweets stifle people’s ability to express their thoughts. Incorrect grammar becomes more prevalent in everyday speech. People are lol-ing and idk-ing out loud more and more.
My generation will have to eventually learn how to communicate properly. I just wonder how and when.
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good work and I agree with your opinions. I like that you stayed on topic and got your point across.
ReplyDeletereally nice letter Scarlett! I totally agree that our generation's communication skills are quickly dwindling. Very clearly articulated :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! You couldn't be more right!
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