I wanted to challenge the argument that Twitter isn’t useful. Below I’ve constructed my entire blog with 140-character blurbs supporting my argument. Just in case you don’t read that far, the debate was with a guy I have never met (on the intarbwebs), whom brought up some good but disagreeable arguments. Oh, and it was also all in a status update on Facebook. I love it.

Last week I debated with a peer about Twitter’s benefits. He claimed that twitter desensitized us from gathering information. Not so fast.

It began when I defended Twitter as being a great outlet for “insta-news” to which he argued creates people with limited attention spans.

He also stated “insta-news” through Twitter: “inundates people with mindless tidbits that are easily susceptible to mistakes and fallacies.”

He claimed when people analyze tidbits they don’t process the information correctly. Apparently, this removes the logic and thought process.

First, it must be said, whole news articles are not transcribed via Twitter. They are merely links to factual, authentic news articles.

Just because the technique to gather information is changed, does not mean that the efficiency or value of information gained is less.

Why is reducing statements to 140 characters cheap? The cat is blue vs. the feline is of an aqua hue = same difference - fussy syntax.

Not to say that words aren’t beautiful and wonderful to arrange, but the same meaning can be achieved in times of brevity and urgency.

Twitter is a great tool for synthesizing information until it states clearly what matters. It helps with active verbs and gaining voice.

Twitter helps you stay connected to trends, people and events you are passionate about with an easy, proactive outlet for you to stay tuned.

It’s ideal for instant-publishing, where you can share your thoughts, innovations and feelings with your community. Community is important.

Twitter knocks down walls between you and officials, celebrities and establishments. Promoting more transparency so the people feel involved.

Twitter gives you a lot of control.

Twitter offers customizable content, which is very similar to future models in journalism. Even now, people crave options.

My peer also argued that being “always connected” is exhausting. My answer: get over it. Don’t check twitter when you don’t want to.

Note:(just for laughs) This whole debate took place over Facebook on my friend’s status update. So in a sense, we had a Twitter fight on FB.

In conclusion, Twitter offers benefits to an intelligent, driven and connected (oh-no to being informed)