I'm On Twitter Now: Why It Took Me a Long Time

I'm not a big social media fan.

I don't upload tons of selfies. In fact, one time a friend asked for a solo photo, and I realized that I don't have that much solo photos. Most of my photos that I have posted in my albums are either with friends or family.

I don't update my status regarding what I had for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I don't post my gripes about the people I hate or argued with. In fact, I find this disdainful.

And the last thing that's on my mind is to join another social media where people post anything and everything about their lives out there without much thought and often with disregard for possible consequences.

What changed?

A few days ago, an oDesk project required me to join Twitter. I joined Twitter which I have shunned for a looonng time. I had specifically shunned the thought of joining Twitter as I saw it as just another senseless social media where people display their lives for the world to feast on. I'm having my fill of that on Facebook already.

But here I am. I am now on Twitter.

There are tons of tasteless, irresponsible and meaningless social media content being shared out there. On the other hand, when used properly, social media can be a powerful tool for information, education, connection and entrepreneurship.