The Twitter Truth

Clearly, Twitter is in no danger of disappearing; its Web site alone pulls in 54 million visitors a month, according to some recent estimates. And the fresh influx of cash is certainly a positive sign for the company's future.

Still, these statistics make you wonder whether the initial "wow factor" is starting to wear off. It's not an unreasonable theory, nor would it necessarily be a negative reflection on anything Twitter's doing. After all, no one can expect to maintain a forever -- even if a force as strong as is standing by your side.

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