Quote: "A 23-year old programmer in Thailand has launched a Twitter-like service. [...]. After a few days, he's reporting about 100 registered users."

I don't think 23 y.o. is a "kid", he's young, but not a kid. Moreover, who much is "a few days".

100 users = venturebeat article?

Also: http://fireeagle.research.yahoo.com/

huh?