When Adam and I set out to completely redesign Vikings Territory, one of my personal goals was to bring it up to date with a lot of the technologies out there today – specifically social media. While I know some of you are hesitant to buy in, so to speak, into “that Twitter thing,” its importance in today’s society can’t be denied. Furthermore, the role it plays in sports is something that I felt we could kind of harbor here to bring you guys the most up to date news about our Vikings.
One of the most direct ways to find out what is going on with the team is to go directly to the source… the team itself. I’ve been following most of the Vikings players on Twitter for a while. While I would see something that Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin, etc… would ‘tweet’ occasionally, there was really no place to see what all of the Vikings were saying at once in one, neatly organized way. Enter the “Vikings Territory Tweet GRIDiron.”
What we’ve done for you all is put together a page where you can go to see the three most recent tweets of every Vikings player (that is currently on Twitter). While, most of the time, there really isn’t anything incredibly informative the guys are saying, it can be entertaining. For example, I used the Tweet GRIDiron last night and noticed that our favorite wide receiver, Percy Harvin, was enjoying some moonshine for the first time. You could also see that most of the guys were watching the divisional playoffs and get their inside perspective of the games. Visanthe Shiancoe and Kyle Rudolph both admired the importance of the tight ends in the New England/Denver game while Kluwe choose to mess with Tim Tebow instead.
So, go on over and check it out. You can click this link, or you can just click the [fancy!] image above.
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Brett, Your comment, “that Twitter thing,” its importance in today’s society can’t be denied.
Please list for your old pal the 5 reasons why Twitter is "important" in today's society.
Twitter's importants can be denied in fact...watch this...Freds denies the importance of twitter.
There you go.... your up! Start listing homie.
I don't need to list 5 reasons. I debated on whether or not to even say the claim in question because I figured some people might get caught up on it and it would distract them from the overall point of the article and addition of the GRIDiron to the services we offer...
How about this for an example, though? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/opinion/10iht-edcohen.html?ref=rogercohen
Can you list one reason? Just one..... come on....it's THAT important!
Well, Freds will give you the " Cheech is drinking moonshine" one.....others? Come on. It can't be denied!!!!
I gave you one reason. It's played a major role in the culture of this country. It's played a major role in technology. It's played a major role in politics. It's played a major role in businesses and marketing. How can you not see the humongous role social networking plays?
I don't want to debate this here though... If you want, you can take it over to a topic in the general section of the forums - I'll meet you there! :)
Perhaps your right. Freds has done a review of recent Twitter blasts. Here is a few to illustrate your point of importants:
@Bjohnny..... "I like bacon"
@MrsWarwas.... " If I see one more snow flake, I'm going to split my husband's head open like a mellon for bringing me up to this hell hole.
@ Coach Buds..."zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"
@ Frans...... " I wonder what Kelli Rippa is wearing?"
@ Gunslinger...... If I ever see that bastard Ole, I will audit his taxes and arrest him for gun possession"
Maybe you're right. Very important stuff!
thanks for the heads up there Freds. Adam, does this mean I have to "follow" Gunslinger on twitter?
I'd rather follow Jennifer Aniston up the stairs
Agreed on the up the stairs...
... but I could have sworn Jeff Dugan invented Twitter?
Freds, Freds Freds... you and I will probably agree over our dislike for social media. I hate it, as Brett has found out working with me, and refuse to use it in my personal life.
I have to side with Brett, though. There is no denying the profound impact (for better or worse) social media has had on the world we live in. Organized revolutions have been started. Major deals are being brokered. Billions of dollars are exchanging hands. The dictionary itself has had to adapt.
I don't tweet. I don't text. I don't have a smart phone, I guess I have a dumb one. I live in a technologically challenged part of the country.
Yet, as jaded as I am towards it, I can't deny the importance social media has on our society today. I'm willing to bet more people in this country have Facebook accounts than there are people that know what July 4th is celebrated for.
Quoting the NY times, tough, Brett? Couldn't find a credible source ;)
AK -
Freds comments were on twitter, not on the use of the internet for communication. Please, let's not confuse the use of Facebook as important because a bunch of fat lazy people sign up for this technology. It's a me centered technology that is used often ,but rarely for important reasons. Why in the hell would anyone sign up to follow an athlete is beyond Fred. Take a look at the examples Brett sites, really a waste of time and the only thing learned from the sports twitter is that these athletes are self centered idiots.
Open a book, read about history, I think this can also be done on the internet. Wait! Another incoming twitter from @BJohnny.... "If I ever see Freds, I will punch him right in the mouth".
And Brett's comments were not on Twitter alone, but on social media as a whole.
Not even going to bother replying to this. Glad you appreciate the work we've done. Thanks for being a frequent visitor.
Hey Brett it's really nothing personal and I'm glad you set the twitter thing up it's really cutting edge. Some of us are twice your age and kinda set in our ways is all. My kids get pissed at me all the time cause I dont just jump head first into all the new technologies.
Brett,
Just an aside. Please don't take Freds comments as a personal shot. I appreciate your work on the site, you've done a good job and I appreciate it.
I guess you can put me in the "I dont give a shit about twitter or facebook crowd". I can see how some folks would get off on it but I think I'd get more pleasure out of pissing on an electric fence. How's that for a little rant Freds?
Adam and Brett
Thanks for the great site. A wonderful place for Viking's fans to rant, rave and tease each other.
I agree with Freds and to amend his point. If you read some of the stuff these guys post on Twitter, it's nothing but a bunch of self serving gibberish. Seldom does someone post a profound concept. The only, for lack of a better term, advantage, that Twitter has over other media is that it is instantaneous. For that reason, it serves a purpose. Twitter content lacks quality and is not vetted. But it is the world we live in. Just ask former congressman Anthony Weiner.
On the other hand, keep the Twitter thingy going. If, for no other reason, that there will be a dry spell of Vikings related news. At least we might be able to track the volume of Jasper Brinkely's bowel movements during the off season.
One last thing
Giants 37
packers 20
15-2 .................. this offseason is lookin' promising
Thanks for the appreciation, Ole. And glad we have your blessing to "keep the Twitter thingy going." Had you wanted it taken down, I don't know what I would have done with myself... :)
That last thing? It made my Day! God Bless the NY Giants!
"God Bless the NY Giants!"
Fran, now THAT is a quote certain to come back and bite you :)