All in a flap

Probably no surprise - thousands sign up for Twitter, but huge numbers dropp off after the first month.

Clearly the focus on the inane is going to deter many users from keeping going, look at what I've just distilled after 5 random visits to our followers:
- ha! i also just saw that.
- Awake at 6:17 listening to classic blues radio
- Awww! That's TRAGIC!
- Why can't I doodle on my trackpad with a pen thing? I like drawing giants penises on Jon Stewart. Apple- Doodleytrackpad! Stat!
- Dear Target, today was my last day of dealing with you not having 50% of my shopping list items in stock. We are SO THROUGH.

Out of context you could shout, but what is the context and what does it mean for me? Zip.

Twitter is a great tool for distribution of headlines etc, but from most peoples viewpoints, what is the purpose. I don't care that you are in Frankfurt, had ravioli for dinner, or that you need a haircut.

Get real, get a business model, get a purpose for a neat service!

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