Twitter prepping tool?

[The-Great-Nothing]

Hi all,

Based on the riot situations happening right now, and other fast changing events that may impact our lives, I have had a quick look into twitter, set up an account, added to iPhone and added a few none idiots.

Anyone got any thoughts / tips on using this method for up to date intel. (other than the fact there are lots of fools posting rubbish on there!)

Cheers

Matt

[diamond lil]

I'd like to know how to use Twitter too, haven't a clue what it's about but it sounds handy.

[scoobie]

I don't add people, but use it for searching for info. Eg: londonriots (will generate lots of results) or location searches, e.g: hackney..pretty simple stuff but should be enough to get you going

[jansman]

as prep tool -useless.Why?Cos if it's seen to be used to conduct civil unrest,TBTB will shut it down-and don't think won't.It happened in the Arab Countries when they kicked off.

[scoobie]

It was useful today, so not at all useless. Just dont rely on it!!

[jansman]

I think that's the point,dont rely on it.I am a VERY low tech guy LOL.

[Attack Warning Red]

Jansman - I agree with you, but I think for lower-level times like now, it could be handy.

But yes, don't rely on electronic communications networks. They shut it down on 7/7 when I most needed it (luckily I'd found my girlfriend).

[The-Great-Nothing]

Hi all,

I found Twitter a very useful tool last night - to keep an eye on any events unfolding in my local area.

Added the police and local paper feeds - so at least the papers could check on the tweets posted by the police and confirm!

Found the search tool was also useful when searching for "<my town> riot" as per scoobies advise....obviously lots of fools, but I think it could offer a good heads up if anything was kicking off.

So as a free, simple and bang up to date source of intel...seems very useful indeed. As with all intel, in itself, it is not a perfect solution - but it can definately help paint the picture

Cheers

Matt