CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 There are several thread titles on RM presently that have the word 'Twitter' within the title - radio news programmes mention that listeners (or viewers, in the case of TV) can follow them on Twitter - newspapers are also getting into the act.Is this the end of the road for your bog-standard websites?Is Twitter the new black? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Social media is spelling the slow death of the internet forum.Is the end nigh, or do I still have time to run out to the shops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JograBear 1,074 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 No way. Twitter sucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troop6 12 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I cant really be arsed with it.It annoys me how most people on my feed choose not to use any grammar at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 For discussion the Mb is far superiour to Twtitter.Not a twitter fan at all but i can see why it exists. Seems a godsend for internet stalkers and the likes.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I go find twitter quote good for instant news when It's from reliable sources but also great for instant reaction to breaking stories, often from the participants themselves Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alk3 438 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Social media is spelling the slow death of the internet forum.I'd say that social media (which includes internet forums) is spelling the slow death of printed media AND websites where there isnt much or any participation from "users" (rather, readers).I don't think the fact that people want to talk about twitter on a forum means the end of forums? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienM855 413 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Why is this in the Bear's Den? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,047 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Why is this in the Bear's Den? Someone direct Canadianbacon to the off topic section for pish like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 interesting stuff badger...this site has the best mobile site out the forums i read.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienM855 413 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 It is a monumental shift, and it is this fact that is driving the change. Facebook/Twitter are mobile friendly, the internet forum is not..... but we've got to adapt.Does this mean there'll be a RangersMedia app? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitch 364 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 interesting stuff badger...this site has the best mobile site out the forums i read....I agree with this. I have a pretty shitey phone but RM works perfectly on my mobile and isn't too different from the performance of the full site on my laptop. A big for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienM855 413 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Cost is the inhibitive issue with regards to that.Yes, you can get third party aps but... if I'm honest they are pish.RM is looking at ways of developing a widget/app for both android and iPhone, however we've had charity commitments and obviously paying for site hosting to get out the way first. If it happens it will not be until the tail end of next year.Don't want to ruin RM with a shitty app, so I'd agree leaving that out.Here's hoping this happens though, would lead to a bit more activity on the board I'd imagine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Someone direct Canadianbacon to the off topic section for pish like this Why? It's a relevant subject for all the sections - I just happened to post it on Bears Den because there were several topics in Bears Den today which mentioned Twitter.Given Badger's response and his thoughts on how things will change over the next few years (they've changed in 12-months furfuxsake) maybe my thread title is apt.For the record, I've never twittered, tweeted or iPadded anyone in my life.I did shag a pigeon once - but I was drunk and the feathered bitch was asking for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 There are several thread titles on RM presently that have the word 'Twitter' within the title - radio news programmes mention that listeners (or viewers, in the case of TV) can follow them on Twitter - newspapers are also getting into the act.Is this the end of the road for your bog-standard websites?Is Twitter the new black?It's the new black and white, and re(a)d all over Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 It's the new black and white, and re(a)d all overDrum roll, rim shot - cymbal crash! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Why is this in the Bear's Den? Why is there an apostrophe in the middle of 'Bear's'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Drum roll, rim shot - cymbal crash! I had no idea that what I wrote was that good!And from you CB, the king of RM wit, wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienM855 413 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Why is there an apostrophe in the middle of 'Bear's'? Because I'm a bear and this is MY den! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebluenose 4,335 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Twitter is an intriguing concept and used in the right way can be brilliant, however I think a lot of these social networking sites really are dumbing down the way we receive news. There's little room for depth and although it's meant to be a more personal portal I think it really is impersonal with just constant retweet's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 I had no idea that what I wrote was that good!And from you CB, the king of RM wit, wow!It was subtle, with a hint of pathos, wrapped up in an enigma of biting wit.It was a Pulitzer Prize effort and I bow at your feet - me - the Burger King of the RM dim-wits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 There are several thread titles on RM presently that have the word 'Twitter' within the title - radio news programmes mention that listeners (or viewers, in the case of TV) can follow them on Twitter - newspapers are also getting into the act.Is this the end of the road for your bog-standard websites?Is Twitter the new black?I think they can live together in perfect harmony, side-by-side on my computer keyboard.....oh Lord, why don't weeeee? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 LOL - perhaps Twitter are (Twitter is ? - where are the grammar police) part of the anti-rangers cabal and out to get us ? and that Is that why this thread is in the bears den OR does CB have compromising photos of all admins at their last group orgy hug? I think we Leggat should be told! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 It was subtle, with a hint of pathos, wrapped up in an enigma of biting wit.It was a Pulitzer Prize effort and I bow at your feet - me - the Burger King of the RM dim-wits. Twitter is not what it was. It was the new black, but I think actually talking to people will be the new black Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Twitter is not what it was. It was the new black, but I think actually talking to people will be the new blackYou mean.....talking to people in real life? How does that work without keyboards? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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