DIY Life

Sometimes maligned as a forum for pointless chatter, pro Twitter users know it ain't true. Today we link to some Twitter defenders who share their ideas for creative Twittering. Any Twitterer worth his/her tweets should have a few of these unusual uses up the proverbial sleeve!

Get out of jail (yes, really) or otherwise alert friends that you're in danger.
Write a book ... 140 characters at a time.
Employ a digital assistant: an app that reports back whenever you're mentioned by other users.
Talk to your houseplants. – Daily Bits

Use the Commuter Feed app to monitor traffic in your area.
Share your location with contacts using Mologogo.
Track your cigarette usage with Qwuitter, and hopefully motivate yourself to end your unhealthful habit.
Receive public safety alerts. Fire alerts are now available to Los Angeles Twitterers ... and possibly your area soon!
Guilty conscience? Send anonymous confessions. – Odeo

In business? Let Twitter help build your brand and direct web traffic with regular updates.
Get feedback on new ideas/projects or answer questions.
Hire people. Let your contacts know you're searching for talent.
Follow news updates.
Make friends and network. – Dosh Dosh

Microblogging: a major reason Twitter originally took off.
Workplace updates, an (easier?) alternative to IM. – PC Mag