To tweet or not to tweet, that is the question

I'm toying with the idea of getting a twitter account. I know, it seems a little behind the times but trust me when I say, getting people's useless updates does not appeal to me - thus, the not having one yet. Also, if I'm being honest, I am shamefully aware that I might get addicted to it - no matter how much useless updates are unappealing. But then again...I keep hearing that it is a good way to stay on top of what is happening in the industry. Who's cast in what, who's looking to cast what, what new projects are being developed, etc. But then I think, will it actually give me an edge? Or will it just frustrate me more? From a "business" standpoint, will I feel empowered or will I feel left out? Because one thing I don't talk about enough on this blog is about how incredibly frustrating this career can be. As I'm sitting here, watching the rain fall outside my window, I'm wondering when my next audition will be. I'm wondering when my next chance to get a job will arrive. And, even when I get a job, chances are it will last for a day or two and then it is back to waiting again. The dream is to land a series or a string of movies but those opportunities are few and far between and everyone is clamoring for them. And if it comes down to me and "someone's daughter," guess who's getting the job? But I gotta keep hustlin' because I'm determined to beat the odds. Maybe twitter is a way to help? Argh.