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"That the Internet's reaction was so swift and harsh only proves the point: the techno-savvy population can't even conceive of the existence of a less savvy crowd. If you use jargon every day, you can't imagine that millions of people have no idea what you're talking about."
- For Those Facebook Left Behind, NYT. Emphases mine.

Everyone from serious progressives to "bring back Ianto" campaigners needs to make a note of this. When you step outside your circle, you're talking to people who've never even heard of the discussions, arguments, assumptions, in-jokes, and buzzwords which fill your world. Don't be surprised if you call "Bingo!" or complain about Gwack and they have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. To put it in perspective: the quote above is about the verb "tweet"!

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I live in a place where nobody gets Doctor Who (or for that matter, anything on the Beeb). Can barely even post anything on my facebook without people at work coming up to me and going 'Huh?' It's hard. I miss my friends who 'get it'.

Interesting article. Thank you for posting it!