Swine flu creates controversy on Twitter
"This is a good example of why [Twitter is] headed in that wrong direction, because it's just propagating fear amongst people as opposed to seeking actual solutions or key information," said Brennon Slattery, a contributing writer for PC World. "The swine flu thing came really at the crux of a media revolution."
Twitter's popularity has exploded in recent months, and Slattery said it's a new development that a wide number of people would turn to ...
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I can see how people are becoming misinformed about the swine flu outbreak through postings on Twitter, but it is good that credible sources, such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, are maintaining their own Twitter accounts and providing useful and trustworthy information for the public. However, it will become increasingly important for Twitter to somehow inform its users about who is credible and who is not when determining which postings to trust, especially on health topics such as the swine flu outbreak.