A Microblog is different from an actual blog basically because it is smaller either in file size or the size of the post which could only be one sentance long. Although the are similar in the fact that they are still used for expressing opinions. Usually Microblogs will have multiple ways of creating a post, either by text, instant messaging or E-mail. By using these things it enables people to have a much easier life as they can near enough create a post anywhere they are.
Most people would relate Microblogs with social-networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace or Twitter. These sites are fast becoming a platform for marketing and public relationships. For example on Facebook you are able to meet new people or create events that people can join. It is also very easy for people to communicate with each other by using things such as Instant Messengers (IM) which are built into the website. People generally use these over E-mail simply because its quicker to use and get a response. 
There have been many stories in the News over the years about social-networking sites such as Facebook, be it good or bad. For example, Police have been looking into the fact that Facebook does not have a panic button which can be used when a person feels they are distressed about what another person is saying to them. Facebook has now agreed to add a panic button, but it will not be on show, you will have to download it to the site. 
Another Microblog is Twitter. Twitter offers many things similar to Facebook for example tools which enable you to "follow" other people and to send "Tweets" which are shared with the people you are following and are following you. Twitter is very easy to set up and only requires a few personal questions which is a lot better for must people as it can be a bit dull filling out a lot of required imformation. Originally, Twitter started off being for the mobile phone but has expanded to the computer and because of this Tweets can only contain 140 charaters much the same as a text. One of the main reasons people use Twitter, is because of the virtual relationship they are able to have with their favourite celebrities. This makes the experience a lot more enjoyable. Twitter is also the most popular networking site with about 140 million "Twitterers". This makes it a lot easier to make new friends. Twitter has been recently involved with the news because of the situation with kevin Pietersens outburst which resulted him in an undisclosed fine.
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