Comments on: Sports Tweet: NBA’s new rules, NFL dimwit http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/10/01/sports-tweet-nbas-new-rules-nfl-dimwit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sports-tweet-nbas-new-rules-nfl-dimwit Jock Talk Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:15:25 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Enigma http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/10/01/sports-tweet-nbas-new-rules-nfl-dimwit/comment-page-1/#comment-17695 Enigma Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:03:44 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=8605#comment-17695 While there should be a rule prohibiting the use of twitter and other various social media outlets during games - I think that these leagues need to take a step back and realize just how valuable this form of communication can be. It's providing fans with a different viewpoint of their favorite athletes. A chance to get as close as possible to these players without actually knowing them. A way to read their thoughts and see a side to them that you wouldn't normally see through traditional media outlets. It's also another strong marketing tool. There's certainly a fine line to be drawn but I just hope that leagues and sports teams don't fear this new form of communication. Be open to it - embrace it. While there should be a rule prohibiting the use of twitter and other various social media outlets during games – I think that these leagues need to take a step back and realize just how valuable this form of communication can be.

It’s providing fans with a different viewpoint of their favorite athletes. A chance to get as close as possible to these players without actually knowing them. A way to read their thoughts and see a side to them that you wouldn’t normally see through traditional media outlets.

It’s also another strong marketing tool. There’s certainly a fine line to be drawn but I just hope that leagues and sports teams don’t fear this new form of communication. Be open to it – embrace it.

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