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Morecambe Mindy Jun 2nd 2011 5:38 am

Twitter
 
Is it just me, or does anyone else just not get it?

Been having a look on it tonight, and to be honest, I can't see the attraction, I mean is it just status updates?

I'm feeling old.....:unsure:

Autonomy Jun 2nd 2011 5:58 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by Morecambe Mindy (Post 9405830)
Is it just me, or does anyone else just not get it?

Been having a look on it tonight, and to be honest, I can't see the attraction, I mean is it just status updates?

I'm feeling old.....:unsure:

I could be unkind.... :sneaky:

To "get" twitter you have to use it - follow people you are interested in and know / like. it's a very personal medium, so if you just look at it it doesn't make much sense, but if you follow, say, 100 people you want to hear from then it's interesting....

It's a 2 way street - 1 way is dull - follow, post interesting stuff, engage. It's good if you can be bothered....

Bob Jun 2nd 2011 6:06 am

Re: Twitter
 
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=twitter

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=twitter

some good explanations of it...basically you get what you want from it.

Morecambe Mindy Jun 2nd 2011 6:14 pm

Re: Twitter
 
Thanks, will give it a go.

NorthernLad Jun 2nd 2011 6:18 pm

Re: Twitter
 
Time out has an article on it this week - one of the recommended Twitterers (?) is out very own Blue Cat.

Blue Cat Jun 3rd 2011 2:22 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by NorthernLad (Post 9407044)
Time out has an article on it this week - one of the recommended Twitterers (?) is out very own Blue Cat.

Tweeters, people who tweet :) yes that came out of the blue, I had absolutely no idea!!

Mindy, there is a write up on my website, An Idiot's Guide to Twitter, tells you step by step how to use Twitter and set up your account. Once it clicks with you, you will love it.

Morecambe Mindy Jun 3rd 2011 6:57 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9407782)
Tweeters, people who tweet :) yes that came out of the blue, I had absolutely no idea!!

Mindy, there is a write up on my website, An Idiot's Guide to Twitter, tells you step by step how to use Twitter and set up your account. Once it clicks with you, you will love it.

Will check it out thank you.

Can't help feeling like a bit of a stalker to be honest. I joined today and I've got 3 people following me already ....

Bob Jun 3rd 2011 11:05 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by Morecambe Mindy (Post 9408306)
Can't help feeling like a bit of a stalker to be honest. I joined today and I've got 3 people following me already ....

Whatever you do, don't talk about iPods etc, or the spammers will get to you quick :lol:

Blue Cat Jun 4th 2011 12:25 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by Morecambe Mindy (Post 9408306)
Will check it out thank you.

Can't help feeling like a bit of a stalker to be honest. I joined today and I've got 3 people following me already ....

have you followed me so I can return the compliment :)

Meow Jun 4th 2011 12:28 am

Re: Twitter
 
There is an awful lot of drivel on Twitter, but the trick is to only follow others with a brain who post more than 'I am drinking tea' or other such dullness. Too many teenagers and hosuewives with nothing of any relevance to say, but theycan be avoided. If you follow people locally it can be a good source of info on numerous subjects.

I use it mainly as a work tool (@FinancialUAE)

Blue Cat Jun 4th 2011 12:30 am

Re: Twitter
 
Agree, I unfollowed some recently who were just doing my head in. Mainly young Emirati women moaning about how tough life is :rolleyes:

Meow Jun 4th 2011 12:31 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9409883)
Agree, I unfollowed some recently who were just doing my head in. Mainly young Emirati women moaning about how tough life is :rolleyes:

;) Plenty of clueless witterers on there.

I binned most of the youngsters a while back as they have no idea about real life & I have zero interest in reading about how their mum makes them help out, as if it's of earth-shattering importance. I am now pretty ruthless about unfollowing.

Blue Cat Jun 4th 2011 12:39 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9409885)
;) Plenty of clueless witterers on there.

I binned most of the youngsters a while back as they have no idea about real life & I have zero interest in reading about how their mum makes them help out, as if it's of earth-shattering importance. I am now pretty ruthless about unfollowing.

I have a monthly binge on managerflitter.com, bin the unfaithful's, and the dormant accounts :thumbsup:

Meow Jun 4th 2011 12:41 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9409894)
I have a monthly binge on managerflitter.com, bin the unfaithful's, and the dormant accounts :thumbsup:

The unfaithfuls??

paca Jun 4th 2011 12:45 am

Re: Twitter
 

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9409894)
I have a monthly binge on managerflitter.com, bin the unfaithful's, and the dormant accounts :thumbsup:

bluecat, I see you made it into time out as a top 20 tweeter


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