Don’t get me wrong, I love Twitter as a way to share and consume information but I’m tried of the coverage lavished on Twitter as a revolutionary entity.

The latest breathless article appeared in the Toronto Star earlier this week in which the author, Antonia Zerbisias, talked about how Twitter was used during the G20 meetings, and how a digital divide is being created between people who get their news via Twitter, and those receive it using traditional media sources.

It’s yet another example of how Twitter is getting far too much credit than it really deserves. Yes, Twitter is an exciting new communication tool but the praise being bestowed on it as a “game breaker” is unjustified.

It’s not just political coverage that are getting people excited about Twitter. It’s healthcare, entertainment, sports and business. As a long-time Twitter user, it seems strange to see Twitter hailed as such a breakthrough service given how the tremendous technology advances that have happened in recent years.

The fascination with Twitter may have to do with how it is rapidly emerging as more than just a niche service. With more than 100 million users, Twitter is big enough that there are fewer blank stares from people unaware of it. That said, it’s still a new and shiny toy for many people just starting to get on the Twitter bandwagon. This explains the articles that gush over how much Twitter has changed the world as we know it.

Personally, Twitter is a valuable tool for personal and professional reasons but, come, it’s not the greatest thing since sliced bread. While I don’t have Twitter Fatigue, I am tired of seeing so much adoration for it.