Lighter side: Tweeting from the throne
October 6, 2009 by Sam NarisiPosted in: Communication, HR Tech, In this week's e-newsletter - Tech, Latest News & Views
Seems like many Twitter users have a hard time not posting frequent updates. So much so that you might be surprised at when people are accessing the site.
Most frighteningly, 11% of users have Tweeted while driving in the past 30 days, according to a recent survey by Crowd Science. About 30% have done so at some point in the past.
And the finding that is most likely to change the way you read people’s posts: 17% said they’ve updated Twitter from the toilet.
The survey also found that 8% have done so from a movie theater, and 31% from a restaurant. Possibly the saddest finding: 41% of Twitter users prefer to contact their friends via Twitter than over the phone.
Given those situations, do you think many of your company’s employees spend a lot of time on Twitter while working?
Tags: social networking, Twitter
October 13th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I have not observed anyone using Twitter while at their desk…not to say it hasn’t been done. However, I do know of one individual that lost his phone in the toilet bowl while attempting to send out a tweet from the throne. Ooops!
October 13th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Serves him right — that’s beyond ridiculous.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Texting, twittering all this foolishness is an addiction and people need help. Seems like people would just be in a buzzing stupor if they couldn’t have their twitter and all that jazz. I would really like to see just how people would cope if all their communications were cut off- no twitter, no texting, no facebook no nothing. What a funny sight to see.
October 14th, 2009 at 10:33 am
I prefer to stay away from all the social networking sites. If I care about someone enough to want to contact them, I’ll pick up the phone. I’ve never used Twitter, as MMAN said, it really seems foolish. I guess I’m just an old fashioned girl, I even prefer a cell phone that simply rings or dials and lets me talk. I really did enjoy the “old days” when we actually had to make an effort to get updates about friends and family.
October 23rd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Don’t be afraid to get with the times Joyce. I would never log on to any social networking site while at work and going on while your in the bathroom just seem like your desperate for attention. On the other hand, I see pictures and chat with relatives and friends every day that I would have only seen on the holidays or a couple times a year in the past. Family in the military and stationed overseas? We get a daily updated on how they are doing.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:51 am
I barely have time for a true social life let alone a virtual one. I do have a facebook page but I rarely update it. I find it repulsive that people talk on the phone in the restroom let alone Tweet. What could be so critical that you need to multitask when on the throne, when driving? Please take a step back. Technology is great, but it should rule us.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:52 am
correction — it should not rule us.