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The Five People You Meet on Twitter (#3)

Other people in my li’l Twitter taxonomy began with The Celebrity The Crusader  They spring up from the political spectrum’s left, right and middle, chomping at the bit to promote their respective messages.* Go green! Shut down the McDonalds! Stop Sascha … Continue reading

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The Five People You Meet on Twitter (No. 2)

This series began with The Celebrity. The Real Deal With follower counts ranging from 10 to 10,000 or more,* these are the workhorses of Twitter–the folks who make it worthwhile to log on and catch up.  Whether they’re sharing random … Continue reading

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My Twitter Wish List (Then Again, Maybe It’s More of A Rant)

Ever heard of “Christmas in July?” Well, if Santa’s listening on this last day of June, how about: • An End to Spam Followers. Seriously, I will PAY for Twitter if it means I can review new followers without fearing my … Continue reading

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Think Before You Tweet

Brava to Australian journalist Julie Posetti (@julie_posetti) for her excellent blog post (Rules of Engagement for Journalists on Twitter ) on PBS.org. Frankly, her “Top 20 Takeaway Tips” are suitable as much for non-journalists as reporters. Isn’t it frustrating to … Continue reading

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