Twitter And Facebook, Not two of the Same. So Stop Comparing them.
I’ve been asked this time and time again; “Gordon, Twitter or Facebook, Which one’s better?” Even recently on Twitter by my friend and fellow blogger Ruthibelle. My Answer? Twitter is Facebook’s status updates on drugs, albeit you are limited to 140 Character on Twitter which you are not limited to on Facebook, but that’s twitter’s job…status updates and they do it well. Twitter does what it’s supposed to do great, which is “microblogging” and facebook does what it’s supposed to do well, which of course is a full blown “social network.” Of course twitter is social in a sense, but nowhere near to Facebook’s level of “socialness”
Twitter Vs. Facebook
When you add someone as a “friend” on facebook in contrast to you following them on twitter is two different things. Facebook offers you the ability to view picture of the person, they’re religious views, interests,video and a myriad of other things while twitter is much less formal, offering you only a short blurb about the person and a link to they’re blog/website with status updates. If you’ll notice when you add someone on facebook you are much more likely to know more about them compared to when you add them on twitter( assuming they provide they’re info on fb).
Twitter is good for collective thoughts and it can give you an idea of what is on the masses’ minds. That is where “Trending Topics” come into play, facebook does not provide that. Another favorite of mine is Twistori, twistori shows you what people love, hate feel, think, beleive and wish which is all made possible with twitter’s status updates and there API. Facebook provides more robust stuff like say quiz applications, games etc. I could go on and on about the usefulness of both but i’m guessing i made my point ( or not?).
Ultimately they’re both great and DIFFERENT coomunications services and i will use both.
'Twitter is Facebook’s status updates on drugs'… luv it, lol! And ok. I hav been educated. thanx gordon
Your welcome lol:)
I agree. They're tied together as in showing facebook numbers on Twitter, but have different uses and purposes. Twitter for quick notes.
I still haven't used Twitter.
I still haven't used Twitter, only facebook.
Yeah cool post! All this fb vs. twitter comparisons are a bit weird. Twitter is just a completely different thing than facebook. Facebook is a full blown social network and with Twitter there is not much that you can do besides tweeting…
cheers,
Thomas
Just to add: Twitter is actually more a communication and information tool. Facebook is more are an “Stay in touch” thing
I agree. FB is best used for close communication, including scheduling activities with a group of trusted friends, twitter is best for reaching beyond the trusted group to engage in an exchange of information and opinion.
People want to compare Twitter to Facebook, because they understand Facebook and are intimidated by Twitter. Their uses are different. I appreciate your post. Thank you.
some users from a certain local technology forum also cannot see the difference between Twitter and Faebook
Lol, i'm assuming your talking about tech jamaica or somewhere near there:P
Your welcome! Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the comments everyone.
i go for facebook.. no one reply at me on Twitter! I only like reading the tweets
i go for facebook.. no one reply at me on Twitter! I only like reading the tweets