Unless you live under a rock, you’ve heard Twitter mentioned — on the radio, news, in the grocery line. Of all the social networking platforms, Twitter is my weapon of choice, and here’s why:

1. It’s easy to update — Thanks to iPhone Apps, Tweetie and Tweet Deck.
2. My tweets post to Facebook. So, my family and friends know what I’m doing without me ever having to visit Facebook.
3. Networking. Twitter gives you the opportunity to open a dialog with people you never imagined possible.
4. Direct Messaging — It’s way better than online chatting or email. It’s brief, to the point and on my own time. Just how I like it.
5. Promotion. When I release a new product I can always count on the Twitter community to carry a torch for me.
6. No “online” status. I hate broadcasting to the world that I’m online. Sometimes Mostly I want to work online without being interrupted.
7. 140 characters — Leaves no room for getting wordy or beating around the bush.
8. Seeing what other people are up to. Whether it’s work related, buying groceries or a funny blog post.
9. Fights. Little arguing exchanges and passive aggressive remarks via Twitter crack me up, and I can just sit on the sidelines.
10. It’s free! That seems pretty obvious, but hey — it’s such a great service I’d be willing to pay for it. Don’t quote me on that though.

Feel free to follow me on Twitter @MukuStudios.