The US Open Explains the Dangers Posed by Twitter

August 29, 2011

It’s time for the US Open tennis tournament and inside the players’ lounge, there’s an ominous sign posted by the event’s Tennis Integrity Unit warning of the dangers posed by Twitter.

Snapped quickly and posted online by CNBC sports business reporter Darren Rovell, the posted sign and policy are an amusing reminder of what happens when the exciting world of social networking and the exciting world of tennis come together under the watchful eye of people who could care less about the Twitter part. There are many, many things that could be done with Twitter to make the tournament even more engaging. No doubt some of those things will be done. But the Tennis Integrity Unit would like to warn you, players, about what not to do. Check out the sign below.

Article source: RRW http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/readwriteweb/~3/70u_o-InTok/the_us_open_explains_the_dangers_posed_by_twitter.php

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