Microblogging allows for lightweight communication through the exchange of status updates, links, invitations, and other brief posts to stay socially connected online. Examples of microblogging platforms include Twitter, Digg, Mozes, Jaiku, Pownce, PlaceShout, and Folkstr. The document discusses limitations of Facebook's status feature and proposes a new platform called "Super Status" to enhance self-expression and create relevant public dialogue between users through fewer grammatical limitations and more functionality than Facebook statuses.
2. What is Microblogging? Lightweight communication Exchange of status, links, invitations, wall posts, pokes Socially meaningful The simplest way of staying connected online