Over the past several months i have developed  a rather unhealthy addiction to twitter. Recently i think i came across the reason for my own addiction and quit possibly for others as well. 

Twitter makes us feel important. For many reasons twitter can make a person feel like they are not just some random speck on the planet. Probably the easiest to see is the connection to people that you wouldn’t normally have the chance to talk to. Celebrities have started Twitter accounts just to let fans know what they are doing on a run of the mill day. Those fans them get the updates and feel as though said celebrity is talking directly to them. It makes a person feel like they are friends with the people they idolize so much.

Second,Twitter gives just about anyone an unsilence-able voice. That second amendment right that peo! ple have literally died for is right there for you to use. Want to praise the new President, can’t wait to lay into Brendan Fraser for his recent flop at the theater, or want to send your wife a quick romantic note, it’s all possible. If you can get a point across in 140 characters or less you can find your audience.

Which brings me to the next point, people (may) actually listen to you. Drop an opinion on music and someone could counter your point, or support you. Find your next best friend or your greatest enemy all with one simple program. Follow the people that you want to follow, don’t bother with the ones you don’t. If some guy keeps yammering on about how smart his cats are and you don’t like it, drop him like a bad habit. or tell him yours are smarter. The choice is all up to you. 

Most importantly Twitter is all about “Social Networking”. You can find people from all walks of life on twitter, talking on an on over just about anything. Since I have been using it, I have made several new acquaintances. Most of which have helped me start and/or promote the website you are reading this article on right now. It’s amazing that you can still find helpful people in the world. Twitter just made it that much easier to communicate to one another. Not to mention the fact that some people you follow drop nuggets of useful information every now and then. Sometimes you might even get lucky and win a contest or two. I have won 2 free iPod touch games and a key to the Killzone 2 Beta from Twitter.

All in all I think that Twitter is a wonderful online family. I for one am glad that I came aboard this train. Now if I could just stop stalking my Twitter Grader Score it would be great… Come on 90%!!