Twitter is kind of a cross between a chat room, an instant messaging service, and away messages for said instant messaging. It asks a simple question: What are you doing right now?
It's perfect for sharing quick stories or funny quotes with friends---especially friends that are scattered about Texas and the country. Once you sign up, you simply 'follow' all of your friends, and start contributing to the hilarity. You can even point messages at specific people by just saying @theirname. You can get updates by SMS or IM if you'd like, and there are great desktop clients for Mac, Windows, and your cell phone browser.
To see what I've been posting, just head to twitter.com/cebailey. Once you sign up, just head back to that page and click "follow."
Here's an explanation from Twitter's FAQ:
What is it?
Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? Bloggers can use it as a mini-blogging tool. Developers can use the API to make Twitter tools of their own. Possibilities are endless!
How do I use it?
Tell us what you're doing in 140 characters or less! Send your thoughts, observations, and goings-on in your day. Whether you're "eating an apple" or "looking foward to the weekend" or "Heading out of town" it's twitter-worthy. Join us here. All of your personal information including your phone number is, of course, confidential.
But... what is the point?
As it turns out, your best friend is probably interested in knowing if you're "loving the new Radiohead album." And yes, your Mom may want to know if you're "skipping breakfast in favor of a latte." You might want to know if your significant other "feels like taking a roadtrip." Find out what your friends are doing; keep each other abreast of your quotidian rituals.
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