I'm worried.
I'm worried about myself and I'm worried about the world.
But at the same time... extraordinarily curious.
You see, I read an article in the newspaper the other day that listed ten inappropriate twitter moments. And I didn't laugh... in fact, I didn't actually think they were inappropriate.
Let me explain.
The article spoke about a guy who tweeted mid-wedding ceremony, 'Just about to kiss my bride. Wedding going well.'
A year ago I would've thought this outrageous. But in 2010, I actually just find it in interesting and surprisingly, un-inappropriate. I don't think it's appropriate, but I don't think it's inappropriate. If someone wants to tweet during their wedding then I think:
a) It's up to them.
b) It's actually quite interesting to read...
Funerals, weddings, hospital visits... they are no longer tweet taboo. It's actually appropriate and reasonable in 2010 to announce to the world that you are having an operation, or are heading to the hospital. It's reasonable to announce, 'Am at x funeral and it is very sad.'
But just to make it perfectly clear... I don't own a twitter or facebook account. The time they consume is unbelievable and they can be dangerous.
But they're here to stay.
At least for the next short period of time...
