Comments on: It’s good to ask if Twitter is necessarily narcissistic (as long as you answer No). http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/ Curious | Cute | Comical | Crazy Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:51:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Evangelical Outpost » Blog Archive » Twitter: Narcissism Meets Networking http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33480 Evangelical Outpost » Blog Archive » Twitter: Narcissism Meets Networking Sat, 16 May 2009 00:05:15 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33480 [...] “I’m eating an old TV dinner!”). Narcissists abound on twitter, though as Abraham Piper said, Conversations with narcissists-whether at the church, bar, or computer-will feel narcissistic. [...] [...] “I’m eating an old TV dinner!”). Narcissists abound on twitter, though as Abraham Piper said, Conversations with narcissists-whether at the church, bar, or computer-will feel narcissistic. [...]

]]> By: Tweeting For Jesus « The A-Team Blog http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33479 Tweeting For Jesus « The A-Team Blog Sat, 02 May 2009 20:38:39 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33479 [...] may rethink this position.  Not only did Abraham Piper point out that a narcissist is a narcissist regardless of where he is or how he spreads his narcissism (i.e. [...] [...] may rethink this position.  Not only did Abraham Piper point out that a narcissist is a narcissist regardless of where he is or how he spreads his narcissism (i.e. [...]

]]> By: Jon http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33478 Jon Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:11:14 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33478 I joined Twitter a couple of months ago, and I've already had enough. I think in a lot of cases it is narcissistic, and in a lot of other cases it just appears so because of its one-way nature and the pressure to tweet regularly, resulting in acutely mundane content. I think digital communication has been immensely beneficial, to the point where I can't imagine living without my mobile or email, but I think Twitter takes it one step too far into the realms of unnecessary and over-exposure. I can now quite happily quit, knowing that I'm not missing out on anything. I joined Twitter a couple of months ago, and I’ve already had enough. I think in a lot of cases it is narcissistic, and in a lot of other cases it just appears so because of its one-way nature and the pressure to tweet regularly, resulting in acutely mundane content. I think digital communication has been immensely beneficial, to the point where I can’t imagine living without my mobile or email, but I think Twitter takes it one step too far into the realms of unnecessary and over-exposure. I can now quite happily quit, knowing that I’m not missing out on anything.

]]> By: Twitter: Narcissism Meets Networking http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33476 Twitter: Narcissism Meets Networking Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:55:28 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33476 [...] abound on twitter, though as Abraham Piper said, Conversations with narcissists-whether at the church, bar, or computer-will feel [...] [...] abound on twitter, though as Abraham Piper said, Conversations with narcissists-whether at the church, bar, or computer-will feel [...]

]]> By: Deron http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33477 Deron Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:58:03 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33477 I'd like to know what the guy had for breakfast. In fact I think it would be interesting to follow a person completely minute by minute through a day. Including all (or most) thoughts and conversations, bathroom breaks, deciding what and why to wear, walking to work, meetings, boredom during meetings, etc. I had a bagel and some orange juice... I’d like to know what the guy had for breakfast.

In fact I think it would be interesting to follow a person completely minute by minute through a day. Including all (or most) thoughts and conversations, bathroom breaks, deciding what and why to wear, walking to work, meetings, boredom during meetings, etc.

I had a bagel and some orange juice…

]]> By: onewifeonly http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33475 onewifeonly Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:17:55 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33475 I find the association between narcissism and twitter is primarily preached by people who cannot figure out how to tweet themselves. They are the narcissists. They want to squash our twitter-verse because they do not feel as though there is room for them in the twitter inn. I find the association between narcissism and twitter is primarily preached by people who cannot figure out how to tweet themselves. They are the narcissists. They want to squash our twitter-verse because they do not feel as though there is room for them in the twitter inn.

]]> By: Garrett http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33474 Garrett Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:23:38 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33474 Twitter doesn't promote narcissism. Narcissists promote narcissism. Twitter doesn’t promote narcissism. Narcissists promote narcissism.

]]> By: David Knapp http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33471 David Knapp Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:50:44 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33471 I just started using it two weeks ago and my friend who, um, follows me on Twitter told me I was a bit narcissistic. I thought about it for a moment and concluded that he puts the same type or messages on Twitter that I do. It' great to have friends. Seriously I see Twitter as just another tool to keep in touch with those I would not normally do so with. I just started using it two weeks ago and my friend who, um, follows me on Twitter told me I was a bit narcissistic. I thought about it for a moment and concluded that he puts the same type or messages on Twitter that I do.

It’ great to have friends.

Seriously I see Twitter as just another tool to keep in touch with those I would not normally do so with.

]]> By: Ched http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33470 Ched Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:40:25 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33470 I also like what <a href="http://twitter.com/BarnabasPiper/status/1387800845" rel="nofollow">Barnabas</a> said on this matter: "Twitter promotes blatant narcissism. But is also a way to promote lots of wonderful things other than yourself." I also like what Barnabas said on this matter: “Twitter promotes blatant narcissism. But is also a way to promote lots of wonderful things other than yourself.”

]]> By: Lee Shelton http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33469 Lee Shelton Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:27:27 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33469 I had an English muffin with egg, cheese, and bacon, in case anyone was interested. I had an English muffin with egg, cheese, and bacon, in case anyone was interested.

]]> By: Michael Krahn http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33472 Michael Krahn Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:25:02 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33472 Paula - brilliant. Paula – brilliant.

]]> By: paula77 http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33473 paula77 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:23:30 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33473 If you figure out a way to believe that Twitter is utterly narcissistic and still tweet, without being a complete hypocrite, please let me know. If you figure out a way to believe that Twitter is utterly narcissistic and still tweet, without being a complete hypocrite, please let me know.

]]> By: njlaparra http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33466 njlaparra Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:22:04 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33466 We are jumping on the guy who only shares what he just had for breakfast, but I don't think he exists. No one just shares just breakfast foods. At least, I don't know of anyone. Like I said earlier, I don't mind too much knowing what they had for breakfast. We are jumping on the guy who only shares what he just had for breakfast, but I don’t think he exists. No one just shares just breakfast foods. At least, I don’t know of anyone.

Like I said earlier, I don’t mind too much knowing what they had for breakfast.

]]> By: JC http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33468 JC Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:20:59 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33468 I like this. Growing up in church, I always used to hear people say that you shouldn't do X in church. That always bothered me. Why is X wrong simply because of my location? Is God any less angry if I stepped outside the church doors to do X? I like this. Growing up in church, I always used to hear people say that you shouldn’t do X in church. That always bothered me. Why is X wrong simply because of my location? Is God any less angry if I stepped outside the church doors to do X?

]]> By: Michael Krahn http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33467 Michael Krahn Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:20:49 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33467 Challies tweeted the following yesterday: "Neil Postman, writing in 1992, foreseeing Twitter: 'Will the computer raise egocentrism to the status of a virtue?'" My Response: "This is no more egocentric than making small talk at a social gathering. In fact, it's less so. Talk about yourself too much here and you'll be the only friend you have." Challies tweeted the following yesterday:

“Neil Postman, writing in 1992, foreseeing Twitter: ‘Will the computer raise egocentrism to the status of a virtue?’”

My Response:

“This is no more egocentric than making small talk at a social gathering. In fact, it’s less so. Talk about yourself too much here and you’ll be the only friend you have.”

]]> By: njlaparra http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33465 njlaparra Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:18:14 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33465 Jerry, I don't think I necessarily need to know what "X" ate for breakfast this morning, but I want to know. It takes me 2 seconds to read a tweet, and I learn something every time. Twitter helps me learn more about the people that are in my sphere of influence. I believe we can use this tool, for the glory of God, by creating more community in the body of Christ and by reaching out to those who don't know him. Jerry,

I don’t think I necessarily need to know what “X” ate for breakfast this morning, but I want to know. It takes me 2 seconds to read a tweet, and I learn something every time. Twitter helps me learn more about the people that are in my sphere of influence.

I believe we can use this tool, for the glory of God, by creating more community in the body of Christ and by reaching out to those who don’t know him.

]]> By: Lee Shelton http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33464 Lee Shelton Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:16:42 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33464 So, is everyone who joins Twitter narcissistic? THAT'S the question! So, is everyone who joins Twitter narcissistic? THAT’S the question!

]]> By: jglewis http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33463 jglewis Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:10:50 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33463 I'd also like to point out that the people who use Twitter (or any medium) to <em>only</em> discuss things like what they had for breakfast are doing it wrong. There are far more interesting, worthwhile conversations to be had (or started) on Twitter than ones about breakfast food. I’d also like to point out that the people who use Twitter (or any medium) to only discuss things like what they had for breakfast are doing it wrong.

There are far more interesting, worthwhile conversations to be had (or started) on Twitter than ones about breakfast food.

]]> By: Abraham Piper http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33462 Abraham Piper Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:01:06 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33462 Jerry - Yes, <i>what</i> matters in general, but I don't think it makes a difference as to whether a conversation is egotistical or not. There are egotistical ways to talk about myself and selfless ways to talk about myself. Also, surely you don't restrict what you say to only things that people <i>need</i> to know? Jerry -

Yes, what matters in general, but I don’t think it makes a difference as to whether a conversation is egotistical or not.

There are egotistical ways to talk about myself and selfless ways to talk about myself.

Also, surely you don’t restrict what you say to only things that people need to know?

]]> By: Jerry http://twentytwowords.com/2009/03/31/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-ask-if-twitter-is-necessarily-narcissistic-as-long-as-you-answer-no/#comment-33461 Jerry Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:54:38 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=2686#comment-33461 I would think that the "what" also matters as well. Do others really need to know what you ate for breakfast today? I would think that the “what” also matters as well.

Do others really need to know what you ate for breakfast today?

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