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Become a MashMate and you will receive:

1. weekly satirical articles including Bush & Barney, Newsletter from Australia to Barack Obama, Carbon Emissions, Fly on the Wall and the Weekly Mash

2. the latest political cartoons drawn by Gay Niblett covering issues around the globe

For those of you who have heard about all the hype around Twitter but who are wanting more information, please read below for further information as to what Twitter is and why Friday Mash uses it.

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a communication tool that enables rapid communication on any number of Internet enabled devices. It is a way of communicating messages limited to 140 characters, containing anything from breaking news to “back channel” discussions to what you are having for breakfast. Descriptions of Twitter include… a micro-blogging tool, a noisy room, a global cocktail party and a ‘hyper-connection’ tool.

Twitter like most web 2.0 technologies is what users make of it. The real strength of this social media tool lies not in its ability to broadcast information but to engage.

Why Friday Mash uses Twitter?

Twitter is another way for FridayMash to engage with its audience and to distribute information. One advantage of Twitter is that it is extremely light weight and can be used on a number of platforms quickly and easily. You can filter FridayMash content to your particular interests or subjects. With a Twitter client on your computer or mobile device you do not have to keep a number of web pages open to access information. With Twitter you can easily see when news and other information has been updated.

How to find Friday Mash on Twitter?

Go to http://twitter.com/fridaymash and start following us today!