Comments on: To Twit or Not to Twit http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/ Musings and analysis on marketing, buzz and communications. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:07:22 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dennis McDonald http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-26284 Dennis McDonald Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:22:31 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-26284 I share your ambivalence. I have gotten some questions answered, I've announced some of my own blog posts, but I also see Twitter being used increasingly as another publicity/feedback channel by social media elites. Nothing wrong about that -- we all have to pay attention to opinion leaders -- but I'm finding other channels more productive for developing relationships, especially with people who belong to other "communities." I share your ambivalence. I have gotten some questions answered, I’ve announced some of my own blog posts, but I also see Twitter being used increasingly as another publicity/feedback channel by social media elites. Nothing wrong about that — we all have to pay attention to opinion leaders — but I’m finding other channels more productive for developing relationships, especially with people who belong to other “communities.”

]]> By: Michele http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-26271 Michele Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:43:47 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-26271 Jared — Thanks for your comments. Insightful, and nice to hear from someone who’s doing it and not in love with it. I’m quite torn on it but if I decide to do it, I’m going hit the ground running in 2008. I appreciated your comments and will check you out on Twitter. Jon, that's good to know. Thanks. I never looked at it like that, I kind of still think about it like passing notes in high school. Thanks for your input. Thanks Paul. I'll have to let you know if I give it a whirl. Jared — Thanks for your comments. Insightful, and nice to hear from someone who’s doing it and not in love with it. I’m quite torn on it but if I decide to do it, I’m going hit the ground running in 2008. I appreciated your comments and will check you out on Twitter.

Jon, that’s good to know. Thanks. I never looked at it like that, I kind of still think about it like passing notes in high school. Thanks for your input.

Thanks Paul. I’ll have to let you know if I give it a whirl.

]]> By: Jared Goralnick http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-26096 Jared Goralnick Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:32:54 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-26096 My apologies for a double post, but, to follow the crowd, here's my Twitter link: http://twitter.com/setjared My apologies for a double post, but, to follow the crowd, here’s my Twitter link:

http://twitter.com/setjared

]]> By: Jared Goralnick http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-26095 Jared Goralnick Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:25:59 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-26095 Michele, As a productivity guy (that's what my company preaches) I'd been torn for a long time about Twitter. After all, it seems to be the antithesis of getting things done. I've been trying it now for a couple weeks, and I have mixed feelings. It IS one more place to check. It IS somewhat silly what we often write. It CAN feel like a high school cafeteria than a blog or other, more thought out, discussion environment While I've met a lot of people in the last six months who are on Twitter, few of my longstanding friends are on Twitter. As such, it brings up the classic question of entering a new online community--to invest your time to build relationships or to just stay on the sidelines? That is, if I stay on the sidelines, I won't get out of it what the others have commented above--people won't respond to my inquiries. No, really. Sorry to be a downer, but at this point I don't feel the Twitter-love. And I don't know that my personality has lent itself to random one-liners. Or that I care enough about them. For instance, Brian's comments from the car may have been interesting but they felt more "had to be there" than thought provoking or valuable in and of themselves. I'm not knocking Brian in the least (with or without Twitter, he's an awesome guy)--I'm just questioning what percentage of the comments are like that and whether that's more noise or signal to people in the Twitter community. I'm going to continue using Twitter for the time being, but only because I want to build more relationships with the people on the site. I'm hoping that I'll be able to sit with the cool kids in high school at some point, or at least that I'll find more responses to questions. In the mean time, there's at least something to be said for the occasional words of wisdom and up-to-the-minute status on the world-at-large. Michele,

As a productivity guy (that’s what my company preaches) I’d been torn for a long time about Twitter. After all, it seems to be the antithesis of getting things done. I’ve been trying it now for a couple weeks, and I have mixed feelings.

It IS one more place to check.
It IS somewhat silly what we often write.
It CAN feel like a high school cafeteria than a blog or other, more thought out, discussion environment

While I’ve met a lot of people in the last six months who are on Twitter, few of my longstanding friends are on Twitter. As such, it brings up the classic question of entering a new online community–to invest your time to build relationships or to just stay on the sidelines? That is, if I stay on the sidelines, I won’t get out of it what the others have commented above–people won’t respond to my inquiries. No, really.

Sorry to be a downer, but at this point I don’t feel the Twitter-love. And I don’t know that my personality has lent itself to random one-liners. Or that I care enough about them. For instance, Brian’s comments from the car may have been interesting but they felt more “had to be there” than thought provoking or valuable in and of themselves. I’m not knocking Brian in the least (with or without Twitter, he’s an awesome guy)–I’m just questioning what percentage of the comments are like that and whether that’s more noise or signal to people in the Twitter community.

I’m going to continue using Twitter for the time being, but only because I want to build more relationships with the people on the site. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to sit with the cool kids in high school at some point, or at least that I’ll find more responses to questions. In the mean time, there’s at least something to be said for the occasional words of wisdom and up-to-the-minute status on the world-at-large.

]]> By: Jon Ray http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-25985 Jon Ray Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:21:33 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-25985 I used to be in the same boat as you on the whole Twitter thing. I didn't really see the point and wondered what I would Tweet about? Now that I've been on Twitter for a couple of months though, I can say that I now realize the value in Twitter. In a way, it acts like a more sophisticated search engine that is tailored to my personality. You see, if you only follow people that share a similar personality or view on certain issues, then you can ask your Twitter followers a question, much like you might ask a search engine. But, instead of bringing you search results based on keywords and number of links, you get feedback from a group of like minded people who are very similar to you. I find that any time I query my Twitter followers, the results are much better suited to my needs than merely asking Google. http://www.twitter.com/jonray I used to be in the same boat as you on the whole Twitter thing. I didn’t really see the point and wondered what I would Tweet about? Now that I’ve been on Twitter for a couple of months though, I can say that I now realize the value in Twitter. In a way, it acts like a more sophisticated search engine that is tailored to my personality. You see, if you only follow people that share a similar personality or view on certain issues, then you can ask your Twitter followers a question, much like you might ask a search engine. But, instead of bringing you search results based on keywords and number of links, you get feedback from a group of like minded people who are very similar to you. I find that any time I query my Twitter followers, the results are much better suited to my needs than merely asking Google.

http://www.twitter.com/jonray

]]> By: Dave Delaney http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-25963 Dave Delaney Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:34:04 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-25963 I just noticed no Privacy info on Twitter Adder. Be careful before you use this. sorry. just wanted to be sure. I just noticed no Privacy info on Twitter Adder. Be careful before you use this. sorry. just wanted to be sure.

]]> By: Paul Chaney http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-25931 Paul Chaney Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:44:07 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-25931 Twitter is one of those "try it, you'll like it" apps. In fact, it's a "you won't know if you'll like it until you try it" app. So, give it a try. Twitter is one of those “try it, you’ll like it” apps. In fact, it’s a “you won’t know if you’ll like it until you try it” app. So, give it a try.

]]> By: Michele http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-25912 Michele Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:38:40 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-25912 I'll definitley let you know if I come on board. You could be my first follower. I’ll definitley let you know if I come on board. You could be my first follower.

]]> By: Madhava M Bailey http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-25894 Madhava M Bailey Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:20:21 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-25894 Yes, to twit. Actually, I enjoy Twitter most for the opportunity to converse with my Twitter buddies as much as I do for just telling my random thoughts. Like all social media tools the compelling elements of Twitter are identity and connection. When you do actually join, add me and we can connect - that's what I love and the social web. http://twitter.com/madhavaji Yes, to twit.

Actually, I enjoy Twitter most for the opportunity to converse with my Twitter buddies as much as I do for just telling my random thoughts. Like all social media tools the compelling elements of Twitter are identity and connection. When you do actually join, add me and we can connect – that’s what I love and the social web.

http://twitter.com/madhavaji

]]> By: Michele http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/comment-page-1/#comment-25893 Michele Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:05:29 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/12/14/to-twit-or-not-to-twit/#comment-25893 I like to mix it up. That's good advice, thanks. I like to mix it up. That’s good advice, thanks.

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