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Twitter vs. Email

Bill Cunnien — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:21:51 GMT

I have tried Twitter, but I do not like it. If you want to use Twitter, that is fine, but please do not replace your email updates with a 140-character blurb. Twitter, in my opinion, belittles the content. The name itself is a mockery of the potential content.

Just because a technology is available does not mean we have to use it.

RE: Twitter vs. Email

Trent L. Taylor — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:21:51 GMT

Wow....actually I guess that I never did make myself very clear. First of all, we will not replace emails. Second, I am not a personal fan of Twitter but we have been receiving a fair amount of pressure to support Twitter, so it will just be another avenue, not a replacement.

We prefer emails and RSS feeds to Twitter and Facebook no question. But for those who know me, you may already have heard some of my Twitter rants (in regards to not being a fan), so this will in no way be a replacement.

Thanks for your comments as this definitely does tell me what the majority prefers. Thanks! :D

RE: Twitter vs. Email

Aaron Young — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:37:55 GMT

Afraid I have to agree. I would much prefer the non-twitter approach with a direct email (or forum posting) announcing new updates. I check the forums virtually daily but I can't see this happening with twitter.

Sorry about that but I guess I am too old :)

RE: Twitter vs. Email

Michel Levy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:43:47 GMT

I agree with Bill, please don't use Twitter (for that purpose).

Email is still the best solution to give precise details about features in releases.

RE: Twitter vs. Email

Keith Chisarik — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:02:11 GMT

Down with Twitter.

RE: Twitter vs. Email

Edhy Rijo — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:41:42 GMT

I Agreed with Bill.

I rather see more participation from StrataFrame team in these forums than trying to follow what is going on at many sites.

I was heavily used to MS OutLook Express (OE) and its newsgroups, and it took me a while to get used to web newsgroup, not that I am slow learner :hehe: but I liked the way newsgroup where organized in OE.

I understand the need to expand, but again, this is a different type of community which requires a lot of attention from the SF Team, and I would like to see more participation and quickest response in these forums to keep building a strong SF community.