I have finally figured out why Twitter is popular. I’m sure most of you are like me and sometimes wonder what your neighbor, co-worker or even your spouse is up to. You thought about going thru their trash like you see on the movies but either that is too disgusting or you don’t relish the idea of serving time in jail. Wire tapping isn’t that disgusting but most of us don’t have the knowledge and would have to hire someone and it could also land you in jail. So how can you can legally find out what someone is up to. If they have a BlackBerry and use Twitter you can be following their every movement in no time. First of all you have to know their twitter name and once you have it you can look them up and select follow to start following them. However, it won’t work if they have their tweets protected or “locked”. You can tell this by looking at their online profile which will have a picture of a lock beside it. There are a few things you need to do before you start to follow them. Most importantly you need to select a twitter name that would not be easily connected to you. For instance my family knows that I use Scarlett for almost everything so that would be a dead giveaway. Don’t use a maiden name or your favorite aunt or one of your children. Second, don’t select show my location. That would also be a dead giveaway if you are at home or work. And be sure to lock your tweets so they can’t see you. Once you start following them you will be able to see any tweet that is posted by the person you are following unless they post a direct message to someone else and then only the other person will be able to see that message. Now the fun part begins, anything they tweet you can retweet which opens it up for anyone following you to be able to see as well the the person whose tweet you re-tweeted. If you really want to have some fun you could send that person a tweet and strike up a conversation. Find a subject you are both interested in to find out what they are up too. A word of caution, this might appear to be exciting but could also be dangerous. You can’t always be sure the person you think you are tweeting with is really that person and by no means should you ever make arrangements to meet someone you don’t know. It is much the same as on-line chatting and dating. While it might be fun to find out things and spread rumors or find someone you feel you have a real connection with you are both hiding behind a facade. Only when you are able to be your real self in an open and honest relationship will you find the happiness you are looking for. Twitter can be a great social networking tool but it must be used with caution and respect. Leave the spreading rumors and snooping in the movies where it belongs.

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