Should The Fashion Twittosphere Stop Tweeting?

With the chase after the Boston bombing suspect captivating the world, what role should those who have nothing to do with it play?

In the midst of the riveting pursuit of the Boston bombing suspect, online retailer Shopbop posted this:

Shopbop @shopbop

Some things are (way) more important than fashion. Tweets on hold as we follow the developments in Boston. #BostonStrong #NYlovesB

02:37 PM - 19 Apr 2013

Some things are (way) more important than fashion. Tweets on hold as we follow the developments in Boston. #BostonStrong #NYlovesB-- Shopbop

Shopbop typically tweets about fashion items they love. This posting from a day ago, before the chase in Boston began, is typical for the company's feed.

Shopbop @shopbop

The higher the heel, the closer to heaven http://t.co/X5nJ96oF1r

04:15 PM - 18 Apr 2013

The higher the heel, the closer to heaven http://t.co/X5nJ96oF1r-- Shopbop

So, should the entire fashion twittosphere follow Shopbop's example? A debate is being waged over whether or not fashion tweets should be suspended as the Boston chase develops. "Lucky" magazine editor John Januzzi jumped in to offer his thoughts.

Cecilia Pagkalinawan @CeciliaNY

Umm, do the fashion tweeters realize how shallow and pointless their tweets are compared to those re #boston #terrorists right now?

01:54 PM - 19 Apr 2013

Umm, do the fashion tweeters realize how shallow and pointless their tweets are compared to those re #boston #terrorists right now?-- Cecilia Pagkalinawan

John Jannuzzi @johnjannuzzi

@CeciliaNY better than spreading wrong information i suppose.

01:55 PM - 19 Apr 2013

@CeciliaNY better than spreading wrong information i suppose.-- John Jannuzzi

Cecilia Pagkalinawan @CeciliaNY

@johnjannuzzi I couldn't care less about florals right now or who's wearing what.

01:57 PM - 19 Apr 2013

@johnjannuzzi I couldn't care less about florals right now or who's wearing what.-- Cecilia Pagkalinawan

Cecilia Pagkalinawan @CeciliaNY

@johnjannuzzi @wwd on the pulse but check out @britishvogue on this screenshot. http://t.co/L5ClSuE9UJ

02:00 PM - 19 Apr 2013

@johnjannuzzi @wwd on the pulse but check out @britishvogue on this screenshot. http://t.co/L5ClSuE9UJ-- Cecilia Pagkalinawan

John Jannuzzi @johnjannuzzi

@CeciliaNY oh man

02:25 PM - 19 Apr 2013

@CeciliaNY oh man-- John Jannuzzi

Meanwhile, Victoria's Secret has been trending all morning.

"#Utexaspinkparty" refers to a contest Victoria's Secret's Pink line is doing with the University of Texas, that involves asking students to tweet why their school should "win this party" (whatever that means). So while some might argue that tweets by fashion brands/people are grossly insensitive this morning, others might argue a lot of people are still interested in them and that fashion serves as a means of escape from a tragic event.

So, is now the time for fashion tweeters to just shut up?

Or is their role to continue to provide escapist content as the Boston chase unfolds?