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Comment on “Don’t follow us on Twitter…” by Joshua Guffey

Joshua Guffey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:17:48 +0000

I agree Derek. Thanks for your comment!

I try not to give much attention or credence to a person’s ‘numbers’. I’m certain that often times these inflated numbers are simply the result of a mutual auto-follow scheme (or other automation) that both parties have opted into. My guess is that there’s little or no value there. Possibly many of these followers are inactive accounts of past spam projects gone fizzle, which of course, aren’t monitored or valued since they are really an attempt at forcing a broadcast media strategy into a social media space.

There’s also the factors of trust, loyalty and relevance. My guess Derek, is that because of your reputation, your followers are significantly more apt to follow some tweet-advice that you offer than say…followers of someone whose been cramming irrelevant products and services down their throat. One has to wonder if those who follow spammer types ever even use Twitter since the tendency would be to unfollow a pushy tweeter who is not connecting with you in any relevant way.

I really like your example. It’s very illustrative of this problem. Thanks for including it. =)

Is there such a thing as ‘too open’?

Comment on “Don’t follow us on Twitter…” by Derek

Derek — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:40:18 +0000

The problem with Twitter is public following and follower counts. There’s no reason why this information should be public. People end up managing the numbers instead of building a real network.

A great example is this. The other day I had someone tweet one of my articles. She had more than 30,000 followers and sent me less than 10 clicks. Yet, today, someone else with less than 10,000 followers tweeted an article and sent more than 50 clicks.

Food for though…

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Comment on aaannd…write! by Joshua Guffey

Joshua Guffey — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:18:17 +0000

Yup. I get tired of not writing when I want so bad to. It’s dumb. We all have the same 24hrs so dammit, if I want to do it I had better make the time. I posted this about 12:30am because I decided I wasn’t going to bed until I wrote something.

So true what you say about “getting over the idea that every post needs to have a point or some grand bit of wisdom”, I’m doing this too.

Thanks for your comment.

Comment on aaannd…write! by Wayne John

Wayne John — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:37:04 +0000

Sounds to me what every other blogger goes through, especially myself. I’m in a constant state of over-awareness when I write, or so it seems to me. I’ve called it, and have had it called ‘caring about my words’, but many times that ‘caring’ impedes progress when all I really want to do is get my thoughts out.

The post you commented on was a rambling post for sure, and you know how long I waited before I hit ‘publish’? lol A while…

I’m getting over the idea that every post needs to have a point or some grand bit of wisdom. Funny that you posted this today.

Comment on my thoughts gesticulate by Joshua Guffey

Joshua Guffey — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:24:24 +0000

This was inspired by new parent-dom.

Comment on How To Teach Your Baby Sign Language | Video by Joshua Guffey

Joshua Guffey — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:31:20 +0000

Wow! Incredible comment Gangster10. And SO true!

Comment on How To Teach Your Baby Sign Language | Video by Gangster10

Gangster10 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:43:10 +0000

Not because they do funny things and have brilliant moments or because the purest joy in life comes from being with your family in love and the more there are the more there is; but mostly because this is the only thing you can do with your body and your life that lasts forever. ,

Comment on How To Teach Your Baby Sign Language | Video by Mr.Carrot82

Mr.Carrot82 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:13:01 +0000

They are essential ingredients in a rich, healthy society.

Comment on Forward movement and fear by vlgemini

vlgemini — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:53:04 +0000

You and your baby are both inspiring to me. :)

Comment on We had a visitor today by Joshua Guffey

Joshua Guffey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:00:18 +0000

@Becky Guffey

Hey thanks!

No his owner was working. Apparently the electricians had slipped and let him out.
It WAS a really enjoyable walk. And I got that warm feeling that comes from knowing I did the right thing and made a difference for someone. Yay!

I love you baby!

Comment on 7% by Joshua Guffey

Joshua Guffey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:55:34 +0000

Thanks. I enjoyed it too. Obviously I suppose.

Comment on 7% by vlgemini

vlgemini — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:54:43 +0000

Very good! :)

Comment on We had a visitor today by Becky Guffey

Becky Guffey — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:57:46 +0000

Aww…were his owners home? How did he get out all on his lonesome? Glad you had a nice stroll with a new friend this morning! :-)

Comment on Short and sweet by Mom

Mom — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:18:39 +0000

I love reading what you write; it’s the next best thing to talking with you, and it keeps me updated about what’s going on with you. I also love the way you write; no pretense, just honest and real. If you enjoy it and you can find the time, why stop?