Last time I raved about Twitter, the latest hot thing in the Web 2.0 world (okay, it’s been up for quite a while now, but it’s only now that its popularity is taking off). But not everyone is happy with Twitter. And they do have their reasons. One such person is Abe Olandres, erstwhile editor of the Blog Herald, and my problogger compatriot. He cites five reasons why we won’t see him on Twitter.

1. It’s so like blogging in 1999 all over again.
2. I’m always invisible (or offline) in all my Instant Messengers. Why would I want to be visible on Twitter?
3. I don’t like to be watched.
4. I don’t have enough time.
5. Imagine Twittering on your phone. It could get really expensive.
   

I’m aware Abe is usually busy with a lot of business and personal undertakings, and being on Twitter is just like telling everyone you’re open to chat. But I think he misses the point when it comes to the microblogging aspect of Twitter. Sure, it’s like 1999 all over again, with micro updates and super-short entries. But then for me, Twitter isn’t meant to replace my regular blog/s. Twitter is meant to compliment my regular blogs, where I would rather post meatier and more substantial material.

Twitter is not for everyone, especially those who value their privacy much (to the point of being paranoid?). But for me, you don’t necessarily have to answer the question what are you doing right now (in 140 characters or less). Some use Twitter as a CB radio of sorts—to broadcast messages to their network of friends (and the public as well, whomever might be listening in).

If you’re not much for Twitter, what are your reasons?

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