Comments on: Mumbai – Twitter and Citizen Journalism Advance

By: Rob Paterson

Rob Paterson — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:06:42 +0000

Yes and no – In the US newspapers are losing their influence as they lose the attention of their readers. More people today get their main news online.

But trad media still have huge power – a lot of it I think destructive as they tend not ton provide context – so events like Mumbai are not explained

By: Atul Rai

Atul Rai — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:52:06 +0000

i have a question … does this mean traditional media is losing its relevance?

By: Rob Paterson

Rob Paterson — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:15:57 +0000

Steve
I have not seen a real attribution for the close twitter request – I know Dina has asked for it and she has not found it – she is at the epicentre so looks like a rumour

Now Twitter needs to find a business model more than ever.

Now I am an addict and maybe more importantly see its value – I would pay a small monthly fee – Hey what about a $? 10 million users is $120 million a year

By: Steve Ellwood

Steve Ellwood — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:54:53 +0000

… this alleged request to close down the twitter stream (I think they meant the search streams for #mumbai) hasn’t been stood up anywhere, though has it?

I’ve asked, and been pointed to the BBC (who were repeating a tweet that made the allegation), and been told, “Well, it’s common sense, isn’t it?”. Which, as far as I can see, is the same as “No, we don’t have a cite for that.”

I think Twitter showed its mettle over this. A real win over MSM as @jobsworth suggested.