This is my continuation of looking at Social Networking and the various avenues available to us.
First there is Twitter. I have an account and a few people follow me. I actually figured out how to follow them too. I wonder if they’ve realized I’ve probably posted only 10 Tweets the entire time I’ve had the account. I don’t understand it. People have tried to explain and I just don’t get it. Say someone is basically carrying on a conversation another person, but if you are only following one of those people aren’t you only getting half of the conversation? Writer friends enjoy following agents and publishers to read their words of wisdom. I would too, if I could figure out how to do this. Given I juggle enough in my life I’ve decided that Twitter is going to be at the bottom of my priority list. I may regret it someday, but it is doubtful.
So, do you Tweet? What is your take on it? Can you not live with out it or do you have nothing to do with it?
I tweet. I love it. But I've learned to set limits for myself. I use TweetDeck, and I think most of my tweeting friends do as well. It's a way to organize "conversations" or tweets into columns so it is not as overwhelming. So, my first piece of advice for anyone getting started on Twitter is to download Tweetdeck. It REALLY isn't hard. I promise. It just looks hard at first. Good luck!
ReplyDeletevery good information,thank you
ReplyDeleteHeather, I have heard of someone mention TweetDeck before. Maybe I will give it a try, if it makes things a bit easier.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand tweeting. It's just short tidbits of information. I just don't get it and I'm just not ambitious enough to try and get it. I'm going to need more motivation to get in the game of the tweeters.
ReplyDeleteit's at the bottom of my list maybe even neglected...
ReplyDeleteI decided not to begin Tweeting or Twittering because I have more than enough to do with email and blogging. My computer probably takes more time than I should let it but I love my new friends.
ReplyDeleteTwitter is not my favorite, but it seems necessary. I see it more as links to others and not conversation. Facebook is more for that. :O)
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not alone with my Twitter thoughts, Shellie, Lin and MissLynda.
ReplyDeleteDiane, you are right, it is more of a link and a good way for your name to be recognized. It just seems like so much is needed to be spent on it.
I do tweet, and sometimes it can be really fun. The more I'm on it, the more I'm getting the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteHowever, it's a terrible time suck. I don't know if it will pay off in developing friendships/readership/twitterships? for the amount of time it takes. We'll see.
Heather, keep me posted on if this works for you.
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