Another interesting post about the use of Twitter. I am taking an active interest in this because number one, I find it fascinating that you’re a musician and either belong in a band or once did (not clear). And get this…I am profoundly deaf - have been since birth. Yet, I’m not only following you on Twitter but also subscribe to this blog.

Why?

Not because of your music, which obviously would have no impact on me, but because of your writing style. For instance, I liked the flyer analogy - that made what you were trying to explain super clear.

I do have one thing I want to say about the commentator above who asked if Tim Ferris’s Twitter status was skewed. When I first saw that, I was like, “What?!?” A couple of thoughts went through my head, none of which are flattering in the least. Then I realized I was experiencing that thought because of something deep within me. Could it have been a touch of envy? Whatever it was, I ended up following him and I have to admit I like his writing but does sucks that he follows no one.

But then like many of the comments left here, if it bothers me, unfollow and move on!

Great job - very thought provoking. I’m not sure I will go in your direction and follow everyone indiscriminately.

One other thing I’ve noticed is that I tend to be more selective when accepting friend requests in Facebook then Twitter. If someone follows me on Twitter, I notice I have less resistance then if someone friended me on Facebook. Have you had the same experience? I find it a curious phenomena - remember, I’m totally new to the social media experience.

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I am sure I am following some people that I will unfollow at some point as I learn if their interest are the same as mine.

That said I will pick up new people that I feel more compatible with.

Thank you for your look at Twitter. I just do not get how you can spam by following me if I do not get your messages (if I am not following you). Maybe I am just slow yet today.

Just so you know - I follow Aaron (webspear) he is the one that lead me to this post of yours. He always tweets cool links!

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I just don’t get how somebody can say you are spamming them if YOU actively chose to follow them.

I say to them, grow up and opt out if you don’t like it.

Cheers!

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I don’t see why you shouldn’t use it to promote your blog. And I love your comparison to giving out flyers. So long as a small fraction convert to blog readers, you’re doing fine.

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I don’t think one is spamming when he/she is the follower.

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