I am a big fan of Twitter. If you are not familiar, Twitter is a free social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author’s profile page and delivered to the author’s subscribers who are known as followers. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of friends or, by default, allow open access. Users can send and receive tweets via the Twitter website, Short Message Service (SMS) or external applications. While the service itself costs nothing to use, accessing it through SMS may incur phone service provider fees (Source: Wikipedia)

Absolutely there are many advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, Twitter has made communications super fast considering that we are coming from the third world. (A few years ago, communications with our relatives overseas were expensive. Now, you can easily send your message to almost anyone in an instant as long as he/she has an account (of course!). It’s the SMS of internet. You can let out your views for the world to see. Your message can be read anywhere in the world.

If ever there would be another martial law or any unconstitutional move from the government, we can effortlessly communicate through Twitter. People can easy mass up to protest and express their disgust. We can even get international media attention instantly. Local and international media like ABS CBN, GMA7, CNN, BBC have their own accounts. This is actually new media. Just follow their accounts and you’ll get up to date news.

I remember using this tool during the height of typhoon “Ondoy”. I believe I was the first to warn people about the Ondoy Virus. Some people (maybe from software companies) exploited that time when the keyword search about “ondoy” was expected to go up. Through Twitter, I had the opportunity to caution people from clicking suspicious websites. Thanks to Twitter, I have talked to celebrities, bloggers and prominent personalities. Some people that I have talked through Twitter were Julius Babao, Christine Bersola Babao, Sitti, Maxene Magalona, TJ Manotoc, Bianca Gonzales, Assunta de Rossi, etc. They have helped to prevent the virus from flourishing online. Some bloggers also featured my post to warn their avid visitor of that said issue.

Here’s a link:

http://technogra.ph/2009/09/29/the-ondoy-virus-watch-out-for-it/

It was even featured in the evening news, I just don’t remember if it was in TV Patrol or Saksi. For a newbie blogger, it was an accomplishment to be recognized (in a good sense) and helped other online users.

But on the negative side, Twitter is a very good avenue for stalkers or haters. You can easily send messages to celebrities. Imagine, if President Gloria has a Twitter account, you can easily curse her if you’re one of those dissatisfied with her performance.

One could easily send nasty comments to celebrities that you hate. Take for example Angelica Panganiban’s case.

I remember watching ABS CBN’s E-Live segment last Saturday saying that she had decided to close her account because someone is sending her nasty messages and personal attacks.

This is a good avenue for cursing because you have a cloak of anonymity while online. Anyone can create fictitious accounts with a different name.

In order to have an account, one simply needs:
1. Working Email Address
2. Username of your choice
3. Password of your choice

Then you’re fine.

You can follow people and get updates from those that you want to stalk. You can get instant news or views from people you follow. It’s an instant form of interaction.

Imagine how powerful this tool is. Just follow celebrities like Ashton Kutcher or Oprah Winfrey if you want to know what he or she had for lunch or dinner or their views on certain issues. I guess a number of Pinoy Celebrities have their own account at present. Just search for their name when you have created your account.

And kindly follow me if you would like to get updates on how I make money online. I’m sure that would be an interesting topic rather than spending your time playing online games that eats up much of your time.

Instead of being unproductive, spend time making money online. Yes, I am a living proof that there is money (and I mean BIG MONEY) online.

Watch my Youtube video about my proof of earnings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wXKdSc-lwI

Follow me on Twitter and subscribe to this blog and I’ll guarantee that I change your perspective. You don’t need to leave the country after graduation. There are lots of potential here in the Philippines.

Follow me and I’ll PROVE it to you! http://twitter.com/makemoneypinas

Talk to you soon,

Ronald

PS: Still enjoying my stay here in Manila. FREE wifi access is the best part of making money online. This is called Wifi exploitation! lol