101 people to avoid on Twitter

Twitter is an evolving social media platform. And like any evolving social media platform there are many who seek to take advantage of it and generally make it an unpleasant experience for genuine users. The following is a list of people, people defined by specific character traits, that I suggest you avoid on Twitter in order to safeguard and enjoy your Twitter experience. If you are currently following any people who exhibit the following characteristics... Read More

Now is the time to force the music industry to change

My recent exchange with faux Twitter celebrity and pretend musician Lily Allen has proved, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the music industry is rotten to the core. And it’s time for change. The solution is simple. All digital music should be free. For the purposes of the new digital environment, an environment that favors the brave and eschews the business models of yesterday, file sharing is no different to radio. Home taping didn’t... Read More

The Stephen Fry conundrum that throws Twitter’s credibility into question

Stephen Fry, British actor and highly influential Twitter user, caused uproar, online and offline, when he recently Tweeted his intention to quit Twitter. And all because 1 of his followers called him boring. understand @stephenfry’s tweets but, much as I admire and adore the chap, they are a bit… boring…. (sorry Stephen). That was all it took. Fry’s reply was equally unassuming. You’ve convinced me. I’m obviously... Read More