Its the links to many articles and websites that is the good thing about it. You don't have to tweet anything. If you can stick it out on these forums then twitter is nothing to hate/fear.

Go ahead try it.

I only come on here fore the BB forum, for most of my news and information I use LiveLeak you get you're fair share of nutters on there but it's a good sight which you can use as you like as it's not to strict, and if it's up to date news that you want this site has actual raw uncut film and information uploaded by the people who are there anywhere on the globe any time.

Exactly. Any actual news coverage has to be derived from other media. The only thing that Twitter does is be the first break the news, as people like to follow along because it gives them a sense of being there 'as it happened'. They feel like they are part of it somehow, and that makes them feel good. And that's what's sad about it, IMO.

The news doesn't revolve around the viewer, it's primarily about other people, and to turn it into some kind of egocentric phenomena detracts from the thrust of the message being conveyed. People talk long after the fact about where they were when they heard that Lady Diana died or whatever, and completely miss the point that where they were is of absolutely zero relevance to anything, and ignoring the part about Diana having been killed.

Crikey. She's not taken that as bad as I thought

One of the most interesting experiences, news-wise, on Twitter was when they were chasing down the Boston bombers. People there, on the scene, who lived around the area, were tweeting the police about seeing them, there was information coming onto Twitter as it happened, live. It was fascinating.

Remember how absolutely loopy she was on CBB and afterwards on Twitter, it was like watching somebody have a breakdown. Very disturbing. Not amusing in any way, just disturbing.

I hate myself so much right now for reading this thread

I've never paid any attention to twitter (though hard to avoid it this year!) I think I came across her first on Holiday Reps quite a few years back now and she wasn't the full shilling then - to put it as nicely as I can.

I wish Cristian all the luck in the world

If you enjoy you're information like that take a look at the LiveLeak site.

I don't doubt it. Like watching a movie, but it's real! And then later, when you think back as you have just done, you remember how exciting it was. The memory is curiously pleasurable.

Can you remember anything about the 3 people that died? Or how many people were seriously injured? Shouldn't our compassion for others be at the forefront of our memories of tragic events?

Fascinating how it helped the police, I meant.

Of course I feel compassion for the victims - it's rather unnecessary of you to suggest otherwise - which is why we were all glad that the perpetrators were caught. You aren't telling me you didn't read about the whole case in the press at all, that you don't follow the news when a tragedy unfolds? I've watched documentaries about 9/11 every time they are on, not out of bloodthirst but because I do have compassion for those who lost their lives so tragically and needlessly, because I feel it's something we should never forget. (ETA: as are many tragic events in our history, of course)

rhizo - I have glanced at Live Leaks, it's not for me thanks.

I understand its not for everyone as some of the things are very graphic some things I don't even look at myself, and of course we all feel compassion for victims of crime and victims in general you would be a funny bugger if you didn't, but 95% of news shown is bad news sadly people are not that interested in good news stories or fascinating information.

I never suggested that you didn't feel compassion, muggins, I asked you what you recall of the event. I'm attempting to demonstrate how people often remember their own experience of the news (which is 100% irrelevant) more than the events themselves. And of course I followed the story and its aftermath, but not on Twitter. Watching in-depth documentaries about historical events is the opposite of Twitter, and entirely commendable.

What I'm saying is that the news is not a spectator sport to be enjoyed in the moment and then forgotten, as is fostered by Twitter. It should provoke empathy and inform your world view, not provide temporary entertainment that overshadows the reality of the situation. When you see footage of a guided missile strike you're not watching a film, you're likely watching real people's lives coming to a grisly end. I'm not talking about YOU though. This isn't about you at all.

Twitter can be a great source of information but there is also a dark side with a lot of nutters. Most important thing to remember on twitter is don't feed the trolls, if someone is following you just so they can slag you off, block them!

Good advice but unfortunately the "Z" listers simply use it as yet more publicity. Nowt like a good twitter slanging match to get in the Star or the like.

If she was to walk down any street looking the way she does, she would be tarred with some very unpleasant names. It might not be right, but that's the way things are.

Seems pretty innocuous statement to me, Katie Price could have said far worse on national t.v. Perhaps Jasmine ought to read this forum to see what fans really feel about her behaviour

I am not at all keen on Katie Price, but what she said was fair.

that's a bit rich coming from someone who gets in the papers every time she has a change of man/has a breakup/pregnant or any other excuse to try to get in the limelight.... again.

Katie was asked what she thought about Jasmine and Christian relationship,she was not exactly giving advice to be fair I like Katie, Jasmine is odd thinking after two days of meeting Christian they are an item,I feel sorry for Christian when he leaves the house, I dont think he will put up with her when he realises she is a bunny boiler

Cristian runnn now!

She said Cristian should stay away from Jasmine, why should he? Katie said Jasmine's only in it for the headlines, pot kettle black? Maybe he doesn't mind the headlines, and he seems quite capable of dealing with Jasmine from what I saw in the house. They will likely have fun for a few days/weeks/months and go their separate ways.

pot kettle..

These are just two talent less entities creating story lines for themselves

Wow hilarious I think I made one tweet about jasmine once, it was about her using aol and now I'm blocked lol.

I'm a Cristian fan - I wish I had your confidence.

The woman is a complete nutter - Cristian seems to be a 'regular' somewhat sensitive sort of guy - I don't think it would be a 'good thing' to get tied in with Ms Lennard. She is seriously messed up and one very strange person.