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Canadian MP Charlie Angus quits Twitter. "Last weekend, I sent my last Twitter message: "Dear Twitter - Adios. Free at last. Free at last, Great God almighty I'm free at last."

I have the feeling that despite what he says now, Charlie will be back on Twitter. Maybe using an Avatar? Hard for a Twitter addict with plenty to say on the issues of the day to go cold turkey I would think?

I agree, and expand on it, avatars are an interesting twist on leading a double life or triple or quadruple... hard to maintain integrity with the multiple personalities. I opted out of twitter because of the research on addictiveness to it, even though it was one of the course venues. Same reason I don't have a cel.! call me at home if I am out I am unreachable and living my life elsewhere.

This blog raises great questions, Brainy Smurf, but I found your response posting most helpful.

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I am learning very slowly, just a little bit at a time

Lots to ponder in this article. First and foremost is my great surprise and delight to see a government policy document written in plain language that ordinary Canadians could read. We in the literacy community have been beating that drum with government for many years, usually to no avail. But besides that... I was struck by "Governance by Wiki". How does government respond to social media? Does a Twitter mob get to rule and change government policy by their numbers and shrillness? How does government consider the views of those who are not social media savvy, who don't blog, podcast and Tweet but who are still citizens who voices matter? Just wondering about these and other important issues raised in this article.