Comments on: Twittering

By: Dr. Lumbers

Dr. Lumbers — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:05:42 +0000

Good post, Bonnie.
I must confess that I was initially one of those who blamed the tool rather than the user (who really can be a tool). Over time, I’ve come around to your view. I think a seemingly frivolous service does have its place…provided it’s used professionally. I think the “having a coffee” or “just burped” bits are decidedly uninteresting. Twitter can be best used as a forum for discussion or encouraging debate. In 140 characters, interesting links can be shared…
Dr. MQL

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:18:17 +0000

I’m looking back at your posting reflecting on todays class about what does and what doesn’t constitute good professional online etiquette, I remember to a few years ago when I adopted the internet and created my own webpage.

It was a shame many years ago that my webpage of a musical group called “Steps” didn’t have the impact that I had hoped, but it was a start.

If Steps had continued to to rise in the UK and eventually made it here along with the likes of the Spice Girls, Take That and others, I could have gained notoriety similar to Perez Hilton and then I would have become the talk of the town.

Mel’s point on exhibitionism was a good one, although could I have called it more of a “wanting to be a somebody”, on the web?

I think there are differences and a fine line can be drawn between voyeurism, exhibitionism and just plain goofing off, I just hate that the line is never defined in clear sand.

I’m going to sit and ponder this one. If you’re wondering, I’m just gonna sit in a chair and think right now…

By: Andy Donovan

Andy Donovan — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:15:53 +0000

I agree – sometimes having too much information about our friends, colleagues, etc. can bog us down from an already full day of following industry news, Facebook updates, I/M, blogs. etc.

Like anything – Twitter should be seen and used as yet another communication tool depending on the audience you are either following or wishing to communicate with – but used wisely.

With that I’m heading out for coffee right now should anyone wish to know.

By: Christine Smith

Christine Smith — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:35:45 +0000

I like the swimming analogy very much. You’re quite right. Know the rules of the game first–no splashing, check the bottom before diving in, no running on the deck and no horseplay–at least not before you’ve learned to swim.

By: bonsmots

bonsmots — Sat, 31 May 2008 02:10:47 +0000

Yes, lets! In glitter and rhinestones!

By: abbymartin

abbymartin — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:35:17 +0000

Your contribution, is, as always, witty and wise. Should we have a blackberry case made up with the logo “don’t put the twit in twitter” on it?

Whynaut (aka Abby)

By: Michael Bekiaris

Michael Bekiaris — Fri, 30 May 2008 21:17:30 +0000

It feels to me like online messaging is just getting more risky. Previously, you had to sign up for a forum or head to a chat room and they certainly were not ‘public’ in the broad sense or indexed by a search engine. It’s now easier to ruin your reputation on a grand scale as opposed to only making yourself look a fool in one community you take part in.