Twitter, I Hear It’s A Waste Of Time!
I wanted to make a comment on Theo Baskind’s blog about Twitter.
However, I don’t remember my Wordpress login password or the email I used to create the password. This is because I had too many email accounts and I deleted most.
Have you heard that Twitter is a waste of time? I have written about this topic. Like many Twitterholics, some days I think I twitter my day away.
This morning, I realized another value of Twitter that I have not written about.
As I posted American songs celebrating Veteran’s Day, my Indian, Ireland, Canadian, and English friends came to mind. Twitter has expanded my circle of friends around the world. @drmani broadened my life and I got to go to Haiti and write about extreme homes. I talked to my Irish friend @mikekellydottv and the UK’s @LouiseBJ last Saturday morning on the phone for over an hour. If you could look at my home page with my stream, you would see an array of tweets from around the world.
This morning, in response to my question, Americans, what are you doing today? @GiniDiane replied to me:
“Celebrating America & the reality that humanity is all in this together, now that internet is making us all family, neighbors.”
Therefore, my comment to Theo Baskind:
We feel the human connection on Twitter. We need to spread that feeling to those offline and bring about peace. Friends, keep connecting on Twitter. Making money together helps the worldwide economy. Sharing inspirational stories and expanding your circle of friends can never be a waste of time. Let your Twitter time reflect your love of humanity and not a way to twitter your time away.
Joy and peace,
I took this picture on Christmas morning a few years ago. May the light of love connect the world.
November 11th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Wow Jeanette this is really awesome. You have truly captured the essence of Twitter!! It is, indeed, an incredible place to connect. You and I met in person, but we developed a relationship due to Twitter.
Warmly,
Pam
http://www.AskPamRagland.com
November 11th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Well said. Who’s to say what is a waste of time, You know more that anyone how un computerized I am, but took to twitter right away without knowing all the tricks and techniques because I LOVE connecting with people and I miss doing stand up. Twitter offers me that outlet, So say it’s a waste of time if must, but let me ask this. What is a good use of time? Did you ever read the poem Nothing? If not, you should. Anyway, it’s a beautiful pix to boot!
November 11th, 2008 at 11:07 am
So well written Jeanette You read my mind. Twitter is about engaging with people thereby building up a level of trust respect and mutual support. Its also about sharing, reciprecation and honesty
The notion of sharing seems to be alien to some people especially those who see blogging (and the net in general) as an opportunity to spam and also pimp themselves and that’s why blogging is so important to me because it promotes the values of sharing respect and meaningful engagenent
You can then avail of the oppportunities bloggging and social media in general offer to promote and market your business
Twitter is certaintly not a waste of time
November 11th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Twitter is one of the best tools on the web. Hands down!
Dr. Wright
The Wright Place TV Show
www.wrightplacetv.com
www.twitter.com/drwright1
November 11th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Jeanette,
I really identify with “We feel the human connection on Twitter.” I know, because of Twitter that today is Canada’s day to commemorate the fallen warriors from War. I would not have known about that without Twitter.
It is Veteran’s Day for the USA. So I suggest we all say, “thank you for serving,” to those who have toiled for our country. They accepted risks for us that we will never begin to know. I for one, appreciate their service, and am leaving this post to put up the flag.
Warmest Regards,
Edward Philipp
CoFounder of http://www.TeleSeminarNation.com
where you can post to the calendar to promote your
event or find an intriguing TeleSeminar to attend.
November 11th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Caught your Twitter about comments, call to action worked. Sorry for the spam, glad to make a personal comment, to offset it! Twitter is a terrific tool for connecting, converstaions, and communicating. Very cool to do it in a bigger world today from our smaller lives. Glad to be a part of it!
With all the pieces of my life, though, time and energy leaks can be a challenge, and so, I put my Twitterverse into that mix. Glad to know others that do, too.
Best for now,
Mary
November 11th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Yes, I feel it is important to stay connected, but use your time wisely. I know you spend all day on twitter, and that’s fine because it’s what you love, so I wouldn’t say that you waste time. I don’t have time to twitter or tweat, but I like supporting you and what you do. Much Love, Katia.
November 11th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
J, There have been days when I’ve wondered if I’m frittering my time away (as the old saying goes). Then there is a priceless gem hidden amongst some some kinda lackluster stuff. Not dissin food intake here, but I do get off on the really delicious stuff…. And you think to yourself, there is a kindred spirit in the twitter house.
I really believe this reminds us that we only have just this one planet. We can continue on with Business As Usual, or we can say What a Radical Time to be Alive. How to bring our unique gifts to the table, thereby blessing and serving ourselves and others in the process. Good question..
OK, I’ll just hop off of my soap box now. Before someone gives me a push.
November 11th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Great article.
I figure people that want me to sign up for an account to comment, aren’t really interested in getting comments. That’s okay, we can have a discussion here!
I hope you’ll keep talking Twitter. Maybe you can squeeze in a review of “Twitter Revolution: How Social Media and Mobile Marketing is Changing the Way We Do Business & Market Online” sometime.
I’d love to share it with the thousands of visitors to http://snurl.com/wbook
November 11th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
For many years we used our IM status to broadcast tiny expressions of our mood, thoughts and/or events in our lives… At any time I could scan my friends and notice if someone was having a bad day or if they were sharing something exciting.
That simple and unintended use of status messages has evolved into something much more interactive, using twitter. It’s a closer, tighter and sometimes conversational experience.
It’s also relatively new, so all of us are exploring it and how it enhances, or sometimes distracts us from, our lives.
Some think it’s a marketing tool to broadcast promotional materials, for some it’s a personal and emotional connection, for others it is a source of humor, entertainment or information.
And ultimately it is you whom decides how you use it. So I wonder… if you’re finding it’s a waste of time, who’s fault is that?
Thank you Jeanette, I love the picture!
November 11th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I love Twitter! I could write a testimonial book about the benefits of Twitter. I’m on other sites too, but Twitter is my mainstay. I connect with my community through Twitter. Waste of time, ha! Twitter saves me so much time. It’s life anything else in life- you’ll get out of it what you put into it. Add a little love and watch it explode and overflow with abundance.
Thanks for the great work you’re doing Jeanette. I hope to see you soon- both on and off Twitter.
Hugs,
Gail
InspireMeToday.com
November 11th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Thank you friends (and daughter Katie) for your comments. I see seven friends above that I’ve met in person but I’ve enjoyed getting to know better on Twitter. I look forward to meeting the rest of you in person.
But, Mike, I don’t promise to swim in cold water.
November 11th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Well said, Jeanette! Twitter is all about connecting - quickly - with others. The key is to provide valuable insight while allowing others to get to know you. We are complex, busy beings. Twitter is a great snapshot of intertwining lives. The collaboration you see through Twitter is what it’s all about!
Thanks for voicing what many of us are thinking.