By Alyssa Udall (@udallyss)

September 8th, 2009

The extraordinary boom of Twitter’s users, popularity and publicity sparks many interesting questions.  How many now frequent Tweeters knew about Twitter six months ago?  I know I didn’t.  Is there anyone on the Internet now that has not heard about Twitter?  It seems impossible that a moderate Internet user would have been able to avoid the insane amount of conversation going on about the micro-blogging service.  No one is immune to that amount of advertising.  If there are some select individuals who in their daily Internet use have not at least heard the name Twitter in passing, I would like to congratulate them on having an incredibly impermeable personality… and I may even suggest using this gift to fight crime… somehow.

Having said this, I would now like to bring up an interesting corollary: MySpace. MySpace also experienced this crazy popularity surge a few years back. What has become of MySpace now? It has become a network devoid of adults and full of half-famous music groups.  Can you imagine your mother on MySpace? Didn’t think so. MySpace is not a place for mothers.  Why not?  Sadly, MySpace now resembles an Internet dating site: it lacks substance and class.

What does the MySpace case tell us about the future of Twitter? Just like any fad, it will eventually fade away. Just like my favorite orange sandals I wore in elementary school, made of a jelly-like substance and aptly named “Jellies,” Twitter will eventually go out of style.  How ridiculous would I look if I wore Jellies into the office tomorrow?  My coworkers would most likely see my footwear, do a double-take, then whisper conspiratorially behind their hands to each other, “Jellies? Are your serious?! I bet she uses MySpace too.”

How soon will Twitter become a thing of the past?  It’s too soon to tell.  In order to prepare for this post-apocalyptic world of social media, TwiTip suggests making memorable connections with those you meet on Twitter, exchanging information and establishing relationships.  See more tips in their article, “5 Steps To Take To Prepare For A Post Twitter World.”

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