I've recently heard Twitter described in a way I believe is accurate. It's a broadcast platform; most people use it broadcast OUT, but very few people use it t

I've recently heard Twitter described in a way I believe is accurate. It's a broadcast platform; most people use it broadcast OUT, but very few people use it to consume. Sure, there is some conversation, but primarily, people read their @ replies/notifications. I often will go several hours or a whole day without checking Twitter; the reality is that there are tons of conversations I missed that just disappear. But if someone hits me with an @ message, I will see it.