Try something that can build your "Real Networth" and "invest" on the side. Times have changed and the window of making millions as a retail trader (98-2002) has closed.
Of course, with all the very wealthy and successful traders on ET, I could be proven wrong.
On the other point: Twitter and Texting. Well, I use both and I also communicate on a global level. I speak with clients in China, Brazil, EU, Africa, etc. I cold call using Skype, I use skype on my cell phone and I use SMS. I get Txt from my clients, I use Video conference via skype on both my Iphone and my Computer.
So, you can't blame Techonolgy. With out the current techonlogy, I would be in your shoes.
Nevertheless, Humans will continue to live well beyond 2012. And I agree with you, that Profiling Works!