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Twitter has used the hashtag to effectively since 2007 to bring people together that are talking about the same subject all across the world.
It opens conversation between people who may have never spoke under regular circumstances or people that would have had a chance otherwise.
The hashtag has also become a well used tool amongst journalists so they are able to see what is trending either in their area or what is popular in the state, nation or world. Nothing is more helpful than a broader view.
However, this feature may not be a Twitter exclusive anymore. Facebook is currently stated that they will be implementing the hashtag feature.
The photo sharing site Instagram uses the hashtag as well, Facebook did purchase this company last year.
When Facebook launches the feature the true curiousity is how much it would effect Twitter.
It could be argued either one way or the other, but for journalists I believe that it will be a good thing because what is trending on Twitter may not be what is trending on Facebook.
Personally I think this will be a good thing as it offers more options as well as the possibility that people prefer to use different social networks.
If you would like to read the short msn.com article click here.
Or you can read the article that was posted on the Wall Street Journal here.
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