Comments on: To Twitter or not to Twitter…. http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/ On the Journey Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:14:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: anne jackson http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-391 anne jackson Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:46:25 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-391 of all things in the world, twitter should not be overthought :) i have found it to be a uber valuable networking tool, a way to have fun with people, and even connect with my friends here in nashville. yesterday i was lost driving around and after twittering, someone helped me get unlost. then i wondered what i wanted for lunch and was able to connect with a friend who was also wondering what to do for lunch. prayer requests, exciting news, and seeing god work in the lives of my friends in little 140 character ways is amazing!! try it for 30 days and if you think it's dumb, quit. i will warn you anyone who has taken that challenge has stuck with it. :) of all things in the world, twitter should not be overthought :)

i have found it to be a uber valuable networking tool, a way to have fun with people, and even connect with my friends here in nashville. yesterday i was lost driving around and after twittering, someone helped me get unlost. then i wondered what i wanted for lunch and was able to connect with a friend who was also wondering what to do for lunch.

prayer requests, exciting news, and seeing god work in the lives of my friends in little 140 character ways is amazing!!

try it for 30 days and if you think it’s dumb, quit. i will warn you anyone who has taken that challenge has stuck with it. :)

]]> By: daniel d http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-403 daniel d Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:16:26 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-403 I changed my Twitter tune. Decided to try it out this weekend. Already connected with two people locally who are on similar paths. So, early thoughts on Twitter are positive. I'll use it more so as a connection point to bridge online to offline... not so much as a "Hey here's what I am doing every 3 seconds." http://twitter.com/DanielDecker I changed my Twitter tune. Decided to try it out this weekend. Already connected with two people locally who are on similar paths. So, early thoughts on Twitter are positive. I’ll use it more so as a connection point to bridge online to offline… not so much as a “Hey here’s what I am doing every 3 seconds.”

http://twitter.com/DanielDecker

]]> By: daniel d http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-402 daniel d Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:33:09 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-402 So what is your verdict Brad? You trying it out? I'm just glad I came back to read comments and learn a new word of the day from Patton. Had to look up "solipsistic." Shows ya how smart I am. So what is your verdict Brad? You trying it out?

I’m just glad I came back to read comments and learn a new word of the day from Patton. Had to look up “solipsistic.” Shows ya how smart I am.

]]> By: Linda Stanley http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Linda Stanley Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:01:52 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-401 Try it. You can always convert to non-twitter status if you don't like it. Try it. You can always convert to non-twitter status if you don’t like it.

]]> By: Danny http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Danny Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:52:53 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-400 As much as I love to blog, I feel like Twittering is very uncomfy for me at this juncture. It's like I'm avoiding it, though I know it's inevitable I'll have to do it at some point to stay in touch with the rest of the world. At this point, it feels like the equivalent of ringing my neighbors door constantly just to make sure he knows I'm still alive. If I meet Bono, that's worth Twittering about, of course. But I'm not sure the world needs to know that I'm on my way to Kroger. As much as I love to blog, I feel like Twittering is very uncomfy for me at this juncture. It’s like I’m avoiding it, though I know it’s inevitable I’ll have to do it at some point to stay in touch with the rest of the world. At this point, it feels like the equivalent of ringing my neighbors door constantly just to make sure he knows I’m still alive. If I meet Bono, that’s worth Twittering about, of course. But I’m not sure the world needs to know that I’m on my way to Kroger.

]]> By: Terrace Crawford http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-399 Terrace Crawford Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:31:20 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-399 You should. It has not been a waste of time for me. I'd highly recommend it if you want to 1) make more connections; network and 2) feed your blog traffic. I've experienced growth in both areas. You should. It has not been a waste of time for me. I’d highly recommend it if you want to 1) make more connections; network and 2) feed your blog traffic. I’ve experienced growth in both areas.

]]> By: Patton Dodd http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-398 Patton Dodd Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:23:05 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-398 Hi Brad-- Twitter is, of course, a neutral device. Like Spidey's powers, it can be used for good or ill. I've had days where it made me more solipsistic, but mostly it's been a tool useful for listening, not talking. You can control the amount of noise you want to hear, and can also control how much you contribute and why. It's also all kinds of geeky fun. (E.g., you can follow John Cleese. John Cleese! http://twitter.com/JohnCleese) Patton Hi Brad–
Twitter is, of course, a neutral device. Like Spidey’s powers, it can be used for good or ill. I’ve had days where it made me more solipsistic, but mostly it’s been a tool useful for listening, not talking. You can control the amount of noise you want to hear, and can also control how much you contribute and why.

It’s also all kinds of geeky fun. (E.g., you can follow John Cleese. John Cleese! http://twitter.com/JohnCleese)

Patton

]]> By: Chris Ediger http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-397 Chris Ediger Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:28:53 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-397 One more thing. Found this in a great article by Chris Brogan: "Instead of answering the question, “What are you doing?”, answer the question, “What has your attention?”" Here's the full article: "50 Ideas on Using Twitter for Business" http://www.chrisbrogan.com/50-ideas-on-using-twitter-for-business/ One more thing. Found this in a great article by Chris Brogan:
“Instead of answering the question, “What are you doing?”, answer the question, “What has your attention?””

Here’s the full article: “50 Ideas on Using Twitter for Business”
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/50-ideas-on-using-twitter-for-business/

]]> By: Chris Ediger http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-396 Chris Ediger Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:47 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-396 I rode the same fence for a good year before I dove in. I signed up, tried to stay on top of posting updates, and got burnt out in about 3 days. Here's why: - <strong>It <em>was</em> all about me.</strong> I was only interested in telling people what I was doing. I don't think that is the point of Twitter (no matter how much they market themselves that way) - <strong>I didn't connect with anyone.</strong> I followed hardly anyone and hardly anyone followed me. - <strong>The things I should have been Twittering I was posting as short blog posts instead</strong>. Twitter is more of a micro-blogging tool than a status update site. I say you jump in full-force. Here's how to do it right, though: 1. <strong>Find people you feel are sharing helpful & interesting things on Twitter & follow them.</strong> it's easy to get beyond the self-centered mentality of Twitter - be more interested in what others are sharing than on what you are. 2. <strong>Twitter instead of blogging</strong> - For short, interesting things, that is. If there is something you think others would be interested in or benefit from, but doesn't warrant a full blog post - post it via Twitter. Share links and thoughts & ask questions. 3. <strong>Connect with others</strong> - This is the single biggest thing that I think people new to Twitter miss. When you begin following people and find something helpful or interesting that they post, post a reply back (@chrisediger That was a great link!) or direct message them (d chrisediger Like what you said - what do you think about XYZ?). Finally, I agree with what Brian said above. There are people who care about what you have to share. The beauty of Twitter is that the people who care are the people who follow. Don't be afraid to put your thoughts out there. I rode the same fence for a good year before I dove in. I signed up, tried to stay on top of posting updates, and got burnt out in about 3 days. Here’s why:

- It was all about me. I was only interested in telling people what I was doing. I don’t think that is the point of Twitter (no matter how much they market themselves that way)

- I didn’t connect with anyone. I followed hardly anyone and hardly anyone followed me.

- The things I should have been Twittering I was posting as short blog posts instead. Twitter is more of a micro-blogging tool than a status update site.

I say you jump in full-force. Here’s how to do it right, though:

1. Find people you feel are sharing helpful & interesting things on Twitter & follow them. it’s easy to get beyond the self-centered mentality of Twitter – be more interested in what others are sharing than on what you are.

2. Twitter instead of blogging – For short, interesting things, that is. If there is something you think others would be interested in or benefit from, but doesn’t warrant a full blog post – post it via Twitter. Share links and thoughts & ask questions.

3. Connect with others – This is the single biggest thing that I think people new to Twitter miss. When you begin following people and find something helpful or interesting that they post, post a reply back (@chrisediger That was a great link!) or direct message them (d chrisediger Like what you said – what do you think about XYZ?).

Finally, I agree with what Brian said above. There are people who care about what you have to share. The beauty of Twitter is that the people who care are the people who follow. Don’t be afraid to put your thoughts out there.

]]> By: Greg Atkinson http://bradlomenick.com/2008/08/20/to-twitter-or-not-to-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-395 Greg Atkinson Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:41:18 +0000 http://bradlomenick.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-395 You should Twitter. Hope to see you Friday at Perimeter Church (10am - 2pm) - Church 2.0 Local Forum. You should Twitter. Hope to see you Friday at Perimeter Church (10am – 2pm) – Church 2.0 Local Forum.

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