More on Twitter, since it's all that anyone seems to be following, other than Susan Boyle, the Craigslist murders, and pirates.

A few posts ago, I argued that Twitter wouldn't take off until smart phones had greater penetration. A friend very rightfully pointed out that anyone with a cell phone can Twitter--yes, in the best example possible, Shaq.

To elaborate on my logic then: messages must not only be sent, but received. The current interface for regular cell phones makes texting relatively easy--but, browsing the Internet is expensive and a total pain. Thus, "tweets" (uh..."updates," Les?) largely rely upon an audience equipped with PC's.

Which, to me, seems counterintuitive to the whole idea of Twitter anyways. The glancing updates deserve little more than glancing attention--so, while they provide entertainment to the working world, I imagine that they'd be more useful (and more frequently employed) if they could be accessed on the go. Which means smart phones (or at least better software for cell phones).

What do you think? I, a luddite, don't yet Twitter. Per my argument above, it lacks utility for useful information gathering. (I.e., tell me where to meet you; which restaurants and movies are good. Basically, I'm looking for my own interpersonal Yelp.)