this post screams "get off my lawn!"
Probably because it goes to judgement, responsibility, etc.
What used to be referred to as engaging one's brain before engaging one mouth. Actually despite the high text aspect, it takes longer to type a gaff then it takes to blurt out one out. And now the audience is nationwide not just those within earshot.
Think about this past season, Kelly responds to a question at a PC. Rather than show the courtesy to ask THEIR coach personally for clarification, some players infer something he didn't imply and take to their twitter accounts to let their posses know where they stand.
Eifert erred and it was corrected. Wright had his pick of top programs and top schools and now is headed to Colorado. Antony Weiner got to be a FORMER Congressman not because he couldn't keep it in his pants but because he tweeted about it.
The media follows twitter for those they feel newsworthy. Those in that fish bowl need to realize it.