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I'm surprised that when you start a new account, Twitter places so much focus on celebrities and so little focus on local users. I'm aware that connecting you w

by hluska 12y ago

I'm surprised that when you start a new account, Twitter places so much focus on celebrities and so little focus on local users. I'm aware that connecting you with local users would require more personal data, but getting connected with a group of locals provides many more opportunities for real meaningful interaction.

julian55 12y ago
So am I. I'm not interested in the thoughts of celebrities. There are better ways of getting general news but I do want local information which is where twitter could do a lot better.
lukethomas 12y ago
In the original article, the author has a screenshot that has suggested followers. He apparently lives in NZ, and Kim DotCom (as well as other NZ handles) was recommended to him. Seems like there's some localization happening.