Discussion From Deccan Chronicle.
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The twitterverse is brimming with not just the 'aam aadmi' but with everyone from politicians like Shashi Tharoor to celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar. The 140 character update has been the source of not just popularity but scandals too. Do you think it's self-obsession or a need to just expand their popularity online that is making celebs tweet away?
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My comment:
Twitter is the latest medium for communication with large number of people. Its short micro-blogging nature (140 characters only), simple privacy settings and open nature encourage people to follow/ be followed by a large number of people.
As politicians, twitter is a medium by which they can break the red tape-ism in our political setup, The people of the country can be in touch with their elected representatives at all time and this will definitely induce a new confidence in them. All politicians must be encouraged to join twitter and be in touch with the people they represent as it will boost the strength of our democracy.
In India, film stars have a voice that probably no one else has. It is no coincidence that filmstars like NTR, MGR, Jayalalitha have become mass leaders. Twitter is an active medium by which they can contribute to grooming the society. It is a platform where they can address tens of thousands of fans. However it must not become what I would say a medium for mutual competition among celebrities in terms of fans and their support.
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Your comments and opinions are welcome!
Twitter is the latest medium for communication with large number of people. Its short micro-blogging nature (140 characters only), simple privacy settings and open nature encourage people to follow/ be followed by a large number of people.
As politicians, twitter is a medium by which they can break the red tape-ism in our political setup, The people of the country can be in touch with their elected representatives at all time and this will definitely induce a new confidence in them. All politicians must be encouraged to join twitter and be in touch with the people they represent as it will boost the strength of our democracy.
In India, film stars have a voice that probably no one else has. It is no coincidence that filmstars like NTR, MGR, Jayalalitha have become mass leaders. Twitter is an active medium by which they can contribute to grooming the society. It is a platform where they can address tens of thousands of fans. However it must not become what I would say a medium for mutual competition among celebrities in terms of fans and their support.
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Your comments and opinions are welcome!
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