self-contained message) without specific reference to the service/company then
yes it would be appropriate to use quotes. Referring specifically to Twitter
and the action they allow you to take through their site and service, then no.
Example 1:
I sent my neighbor a tweet, after they double parked me for the 2nd time this
week, asking them to be more considerate.
Example 2:
I spray painted an expletive laden "tweet" on my neighbor's car after they
double parked me for the 5th time this week.
To see this in action view:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/11/AR2010021102974.html
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Jason at jasonpj@yahoo.com
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From: Catherine Wyman <cwyman@xcp.org>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Thu, September 30, 2010 11:43:32 AM
Subject: Tweet "tweet"
I am putting in for a grant for our Journalism class. Does anyone know if
"tweet" should have quotes around it or not? Or do you know how I would
find out?
"Thanks!"
Catherine
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Catherine Wyman
Program Director, Technology
602-240-3163
cwyman@xcp.org
Xavier College Preparatory
Women pursuing excellence--a tradition since 1943
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