I generally dont like the "persuasive essay" type of blog as is presented here. However there are some valid points. I think the key takeaway from this is not so much about quitting Twitter as it is taking a break from the distractions that take away from your family/work/actual life. I remember having an epiphany of sorts when thinking about how my kids would remember me after they get older.
I dont want them to remember a man who was more interested in the rectangle in my hand than I was in them. I want them to remember me being fully engaged with them, and being there for them. Twitter/FB/HN arent a problem unless you let them interfere with your life. If you need to take a month off to get that sort of perspective, great. If not then everything in moderation.
Easy to say moderation. But may as well counsel an alcoholic or junkie 'moderation!'
As an older guy who's seen it all happen, I see zombies walking down the hall, street, mall with their electronic sedatives/stimulants and I see no difference from any stoner.
I counsel - drop electronic instant-communications devices entirely from your life - not for a month - for life. What you get is your humanity back.
I dont want them to remember a man who was more interested in the rectangle in my hand than I was in them. I want them to remember me being fully engaged with them, and being there for them. Twitter/FB/HN arent a problem unless you let them interfere with your life. If you need to take a month off to get that sort of perspective, great. If not then everything in moderation.