Twitter?

200 million Twitter users and they are worth $4 billion but no one in here is on it?

Its probably a fad anyway. That and Facebook will probably not be around very long. Only 1 out every 12 people on Earth use Facebook.

Who has jumped on board and gotten a Twitter account?

Please post account here so we can follow you.

Or suggest some people we could be following.

You can go to @PlayInSchool to see some of the folks I'm following.

Rich
www.playinschool.com

PIS, spouse and I set up a twitter account for a (now prior) coach. It was great for updating where we were supposed to be and at what time when we were traveling with the team...especially when there were rain delays. Very quick way to communicate to the entire team and parents. Highly recommend for coaches to set up an account for this reason. Quick and easy.

I may have to put you in charge of that, because I am avoiding all this stuff like the plague. Generally it seems we are doing our very best to inundate ourselves with constant interruptions over inconsequential information. Some sort of dysfunctional combination of ADD and Harrison Bergeron's dad.

@canesshowcase - Canes Baseball & Canes North
@canessouth - Canes South
@delmarvacanes - DelMarVa Canes

Redbird, you know I've been following ya'll!

Keewart - I think you are on to something. That seems to be a popular use.

For those that are reluctant, here is an example of the power and speed. The day of the earth quake that was centered here in Central Va, news spread on twitter with in seconds. The traditional news outlets were 10 to 20 minutes before getting info out. That experience was really eye opening. What if there was a bomb or abduction?

Also, many people, including myself use it almost instead of a "news paper". I follow things I need/want to know about. Sports, politics, business, current events, whatever.

Rich
www.playinschool.com

Here are some I follow that are pertinent:

@johnmanuelba
@baseballamerica
@jimcallisBA
@kendallrogersPG
@PerfectGameUSA
@NCAACWS
@aaronfitt

I don't tweet. But I do know that the new Hickory coach set up a team website, Facebook page and communicates to players and parents on Twitter.

It's a great idea to keep everyone involved and the instant notice for game postponements are beneficial. I'll sign on next spring when needed.

www.hickoryhawksbaseball.com