Ultimately, though, I think it is the combination of ingredients present in Twitter that ignites what we are talking about and experiencing–the immediacy, anonymity, intimacy, and interactivity, all in superposition to one another and seamlessly bound.

I’m sure not everyone benefits from it fully, and even fewer are able to see the subtletis as we do, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work for them–just differently and perhaps with a lesser impact.

And the growth: I read yesterday that the user-ship grew 1300% in February if I recall correctly. That’s astounding! And it is proof positive that, at least in our realities, Twitter is spot on just what the doctor ordered. Long may she wave.

such depth of human development in this post all about the very real human need for human socialization and sense of belonging.

I’m amazed that you have been in search of your twibe, too. I came to the realization that I just didn’t have anything else to do in my life until I found them and a way for us to interact. That was 12 years ago. Everything else in my life since then has been what was necessary to stay on that path. And Twitter is absolutely the first thing that has gone past the hand-holding stage. So when you say something so similar, and others I’m sure will, that is part of the magic.

One thing that really got my attention lately was the immediacy of the interaction. It happens in real time, or close to it. There is an intimacy about that you don’t get with email. Also, being able to switch from public to private and back in a heartbeat is a factor somehow. You think?

If it is true, what you say, that we create our reality and twitter is a reflection of the reality we create (did you say that or did I just make that inference).

Anyhow, being true 4me, than I am thrilled because the reality I am creating is a very good one, based on the reflections and connections of my twibe.

I have been looking for my soul tribe for awhile, and now communicating with them is amazing!
Bright Michelle