Think before you tweet. Don't let Twitter bring out your inner Angry Bird

摘要

Who needs the tabloid press when we've got Twitter? Now architects can do their own mud-slinging via social media. And so they have this week, with two RIBA presidents having a go at an architecture practice over the charity auction of a work experience placement. When Barbara Weiss Architects (BWA) donated one week's work experience at her office to an auction at Westminster School, the reaction on Twitter was quick and vicious, describing it as 'appalling', 'disgusting' and 'outrageous'. The auction, which plans to raise money for bursaries and capital projects, featured similar placements with firms such as private bank Coutts and fashion designer Amanda Wakeley.