Since the last time I wrote about my Twitter addiction, several things have happened to me. So, I present to you Part II of my Twitter fascination. Fortunately, my dependency has gotten worse, and it’s to the point of reliance on a microblog that brings me downright satisfaction. For me, the satisfaction comes in two very important forms: an abundance of information that I can use in my professional career and personal guidance and friendship from the many interesting personalities that I meet and follow.
Here’s how I know that my Twitter addiction has grown:
- When my family wants to know where I am, they check Twitter rather than calling or emailing me first.
- I joined a great Twitter Strategies Group on Facebook. Mark Carter started it about a month ago and it’s been an excellent source of information.
- I have been using Twitter on a new level – almost as a journal to track my progress with a recent health issue. I’ve also received a great deal of support from the community who reaches out with words of encouragement.
- I’ve introduced Twitter to so many people and now I let them know that if they want to reach me, they can always find me there.
- I have a love/hate relationship with Twitter and I get very frustrated when “she” isn’t behaving, which unfortunately has been happening quite a bit lately.
- Yes, as you can tell from my last point, now, I’ve moved to a new level of my twitter engagement – I’ve personified the microblog.
- I am successfully learning to be succinct and find pleasure in brief, concise messages. It feels good to say that as a PR person!
- I’ve been using Summize and Tweetscan to uncover all of the tweets that I miss; the ones that don’t begin with @dbreakenridge and to review threads of communication on a particular topic of interest.
I love my addiction and I will continue to feed it every day. Sometimes, I’m even to tired or sick to tweet that I lay down with my laptop on my legs just so I can look at the tweets (this position is not conducive to typing tweets, but at least I still feel connected). I hope that if you are reading this post and if you’re not familiar with Twitter you will check it out immediately. And, if you are already on Twitter then you continue to feed and grow your addictions, so we can be addicted together!
I’m addicted but the drug’s not working very well. Turning to the substitute, Plurk!
Hey Daryl, I’ve been hearing about Plurk on Twitter. I haven’t felt the need to stray…..I may check it out. Looks like Twitter may have some competition. Let me know what you think
I’m loving twitter too, as a work at homer I don’t feel alone any more. I can just scan my friends tweets and start up a conversation. I agree it’s the abundance of information and friendship that addicting.
Hi Melody, It’s so great to hear that you are loving Twitter too. The information is always plentiful and the friendships are abundant. I feel that what you put into Twitter what you get out and people (like use) who feel “addicted” are getting the most from the experience. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my blog!
We discussed our addiction and then this morning while speaking with a friend (who is in England) she stated whenever she wants to know where and what I am doing it is faster to check Twitter rather than IM. In fact she also stated that she also has a great deal of dislike for the whale and is frustrated when Twitter is down (she cant track me down fast enough and has to resort to IM or email). And while all these new services may be born and attempt to steal me away, I may get mad (with the whale and birds) and vent but I never really leave. I can’t Twitter is my family and I love it.
Oh and after all…it is how I met you.
Hi Deidre,
I loved your articles on Twitter. I check your blog often for updates as you always have very interesting things to say. Infact, your blog inspired me to create one and my first article is on Twitter. Hopefully you can check it out when you have time, http://www.richardsayer.com.
Hi Richard…Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy my blog posts on Twitter. It’s wonderful to hear that I inspired you to write an article and I will definitely check it out. I appreciate you commenting on my blog
Hi Deridre
We much appreciate your book PR 2.0 here at Deakin University, Australia and I’m wondering how you feel about recording an interview with me for streaming to students? More about this in the following 1 minute 34 seconds flash video: http://www.deakin.edu.au/~mackey/DeirdreB/DeirdreB.html
Hi. I recently saw you on the PRSA - NJ facebook group and found your blog. I am just starting to get into my first Twitter phase, and hopefully I’ll be able to get more involved with it in the future. It is pretty upsetting when its down. I was wondering if you know of any utilities that would help me view twitter continuously without having to update the website.
Also, do you know of any upcoming PRSA events in NJ?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Robert M. Cavezza
Hi Robert, thanks for commenting. I always get frustrated when twitter misbehaves, but I keep coming back faithfully! I just started using twhirl and it’s a much better twitter experience. You may want to try it. You download the application right on your desktop. I haven’t heard about any upcoming PRSA events in NJ, however, I just donated one of my books to a PRSA Philadelphia event on June 19th. If I hear of any, I will let you know.
Thanks for visiting my blog
You are TOO Funny!!
Twitter brings out the best in me
Hi Steve,
Thank you for reaching out to me. I’ve emailed you directly to discuss an interactive interview. It would be my pleasure! I look forward to speaking with you further
Deirdre