Twitter is the one social network that we all love, or love to hate. A new study, however, seems to indicate that calling Twitter a true social network might be a bit wrong. Sure, there are some people who use it to keep in touch with friends and family, but it does seem that a more »

When a passenger on the Continental Airlines flight that skidded off the runway in Denver was brought to safety, he did what came naturally. He posted about it on Twitter.

Mike Wilson used his iPhone to post entries about what he’d just been through, starting with a play by play of the actual crash:

Wilson described the takeoff as normal “when we suddenly veered off.” Wilson described a “sudden bottom-dropped-out feeling and then a jolt” when the plane dropped into the ravine.“I believe it was after the jolt that the right engine, which was near my row, caught fire,” he said. “By the time the plane stopped we were burning pretty well and I think I could feel the heat even through the bulkhead and window.”

He then went on to complain about losing his glasses and being refused drink service by the airline once he was safe at the airport lounge. His postings earned him interviews with NBC and Fox News.

Well it had to happen, someone had to be the first, after all we have seen other social service accounts hit the open market, but Andrew Baron of Rocketboom fame has put his Twitter account up for sale. Andrew was kind enough to offer up an explanation to his loyal followers: I really love my more »

Twitter seems to get a few reactions from users and/or potential users; those who love it, those who hate it and those who simply do not understand. While those of us who love Twitter may not be able to help the haters, the following 2.5 minute video may just be enough to convert those who cannot understand.

Keep reading to check out the excellent “Twitter in Plain English” video…