From the "You might also consider getting a life" department

I've admitted my newfound interest in Twitter. It's a useful and oddly compelling toy service, but I hope someone puts me out of my misery if it ever comes to this:

With all the frustration, confusion, and support going towards Twitter this week, a break from Twitter might be just want the doctor ordered. This weekend users have been asking for alternatives to Twitter. In this post we answer that question in a variety of ways. Here's a look at several alternatives to Twitter both online and offline, that will help reduce Twitter's stress levels and temporarily minimize user frustrations.

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If you'd rather not make a switch to another service, try these offline alternatives to Twitter:

• Phone


• Events


• Parks


• Meetings


• Fairs


• Parties/Clubs

Found, naturally, via Twitter. As John says, I hope that's a joke. And if you're wondering what the joke is, then I'll remind you that my Twitterings can be found at http://twitter.com/kuff. Just try not to get too stressed out when you can't get to them.

Posted by Charles Kuffner on June 03, 2008 to General snarkiness