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Chris Brogan: College Student Twitters Arrest in Egypt

  • Http500 · 1 year ago
    In prison? Is not possible for use Twitter.
  • gregory · 1 year ago
    i don't believe this... if arrested, his cellphone would be immediately taken.
  • chrisbrogan · 1 year ago
    Hi twittered "arrested," but perhaps he was legally detained. Good point, though, Gregory and Http500. You've got his twitter name, his website, and his flickr site. Feel free to investigate further. : )
  • thefemgeek · 1 year ago
    I hear others concern if the story is true or not and I am not one who can verify it, but I think the content of this post is what's relevant as to the use that comes from being apart of twitter. It made me think about the connection that Twitter has with its users to the point it may be able to get someone help when needed. Maybe this guy was able to Twitter a post right before he was taken in. Maybe someone else Twittered for him, I don't know but Chris (thank you again for you attention to the relevant) has written this post, at least this is what I got from it, to show just how people can use these social networks in a way to debunk the many who try to criticize people's so call "obsession" with networks such as Twitter. I personally do not care what people think of my social network use but going along with the idea of content, I do enjoy reading when something proves its useful for the better of the whole.

    Thanks Chris
  • Sach · 1 year ago
  • Wired Pig · 1 year ago
    Always good to see that Twitter can, and does, mobilize. Be it helping someone arrested or for other causes.

    Thanks for posting this, Chris.
  • jansegers · 1 year ago
    Microblogs are indeed extremely powerfull: they are the first instant global media in the history of humankind.

    Feedback is the key to any success, because success means you're getting people to react to what you're saying.

    Microblogs are making it possible a message goes global in less then five minutes.

    Twitter, Jaiku, Pownce and Tumblr

    but also

    Fanfou, Snockles, Khaces, Fritsi, Meemi, Gozub, Nolyo, Me2day.net, Noumba.net, Dukudu.de, Feecle.jp, Komoo.cn, Blip.pl, Smspr.ru, Numpa.nl

    and many, many others
  • Glenda Watson Hyatt · 1 year ago
    Wow, an amazing story of the power of Twitter, regardless of who actually sent the tweet. Definitely a tool to add to the advocate's /activist's toolbox.
  • J.J. Toothman · 1 year ago
    When oh when will Twitter be able to wash and fold my laundry?