Comments on: Twitter: I Really Don’t Know

By: Mikeachim

Mikeachim — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:45:44 +0000

Agreed – lists are a boon. And flexible too. Most people, myself included, seem to be using them to keep track of specific people so they’ve not lost in the noise. But others…well, I’ve no idea what they’re using them for, but it’s not tracking conversation. Worries me a bit when I see lists following lists, which is happening more and more. How does anyone have the time to follow a list and everything in it? Insane. Which suggests it’s for some other purose, such as that old chestnut, social credit…

My view on Twitter has changed, and I’m hooked, even though I still think 9/10ths of it is fluff. Spam’s getting worse too. And I remain unconvinced a “guru” is something that comprises 25% of a population.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:11:13 +0000

Until lists came along last year I think Twitter was going to become a victim of its own success and end up as you point out, a popularity contest.

Lists make it easier to categorise the people you want to read about from those that you don’t. I think it is worth reviewing if you get above 50 followers because you have to ask if you’re really following what they’re saying?

#RTWsoon and #RTWnow are both uber useful though.

Sean

By: Mikeachim

Mikeachim — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:51:24 +0000

You wrote good, that’s what.

I’m starting to polarize with Twitter, using it less and less and wanting to do other things more and more. Think I’ve made my mind up, ‘fraid.

If that’s the future of the Internet, I’d like to opt out, please. Sorry, I mean “pls”.

By: amyd

amyd — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:26 +0000

Not quite sure how I feel about it either but I am connecting with some fun people who happen to be really interesting, we have common goals and utilize each other to get to them.
What did I just write?