For those who are working with horses for a living, discretionary time for distraction is as scarce as a shade tree at a horse show. Social networking via your computer keyboard may be a distraction for some, however it is clear to me that it's a good investment of precious time for making acquaintenances that you'd never (ever) make without it.
Twitter has been an excellent tool for me, as well as Linked-in. Facebook is not the right tool for me and I've dropped my account.
It seems the magic of social networking is the ability to cut through tradition,stuffy etiquette, shyness and awkwardness with its click your way to instant gratification.
Twitter's 140 ch. rule is brilliant. Say it succinctly quick and close the gate. Thought captured; instantly available for others. Get back to work.
The speed of twitter news is lightning-like. As a medium for communication, its possibilities are staggering.
Less newspaper reading, less TV, less radio. Instant gratification for news for specialty areas like horses and agriculture.
see you on twitter! @DougEmerson
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