Dear Misty:
This one might be tough? And I dont know if you can even help me? But I dont get it. Everyone is talking about this Twitter thing. I went to www.twitter.com and I signed up, but I dont get it. Where do you put your photo Galleries? Am I just technologically challenged? I really dont understand what all the Hype is about. ~Twittered Out.
Dear Twitter Friend,
OK , this is Not Facebook or Myspace, and there are no Photo Galleries (Just one main pic of you), and like a friend of mine said this is just Text Messaging on Crack. I can seriously relate to you, for I also signed up and for the first 3 months I simply didn't get it, and I assumed it was just for the 40+ adults to feel young again as if they were secretly passing notes in school. Then I kept getting email notices that People were following me, and then I felt I obligated to either "shit or get off the pot." First, I decided to delete my account. But before doing so I wanted take a final look, and actually pay attention to what was going on before ending it all. OK -- This is what I realized, twitter is best used by TWO groups of people: 1st, Those that have a voice, or something to Say: This can be anything from random thoughts, to inspirational quotes, to actual comments Like "OMG: Im at Starbucks and there is a lady at the counter with toilet paper hanging out of her dress" & 2nd, its for those people that LOVE gossip or just enjoy knowing what everyone around them is doing. (I personally realized I fit into both Categories.) Many times I twitt from my cell phone, and then others I sign on to read and comment on what my friends are saying / doing.
Now, to become a Successful Twitter user, I suggest uploading your address book. (On the top right click on "FIND PEOPLE" then click on "Find on other Networks") This will automatically sign you up to follow your friends that are also using twitter. This is a group of people that you actually Know, and are your Real Friends. That way when you log on, you will have a vested interest in what all of your friends are up to / doing. Then you can also choose to follow other people / celebrities that you may find interesting. I admit its fun to sign on and see, and reply to their twitts. (I also found a Facebook app that automatically directs all off my Twitters to my Facebook Status) BTW: Keep the number of people you follow to a minimum... if you just start following Tons of people, you will be overwhelmed when you sign on, and not care what anyone says. And the last few things to help... In the right Column you'll see @your name (Mine is @theeyezoffl) this is letting you know Every time someone has commented on or replied to one of your twitt's. Direct Messages - is just that a private message sent to you. Favorites is people that you want to keep close (like a top 8) and Finally right under favorites is a white bar that says search. This is where you can search all twitters for your common interests. Cats? or Michael Jackson etc that way you can make twitter friends with strangers of the same interest. I hope I helped you find a new love / understanding of Twitter. PS - If you would like to Follow me Im www.twitter.com/theeyezoffl and Boy About town is www.twitter.com/boysbuzz. Happy Following xoxo Misty Eyez
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