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Why I Don`t Twitter

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    DavidJacksonDavidJackson subscriber Posts: 143 Silver Level Member
    I think this person made their point...
     
     
    Not really. At least I explained why I`m not using Twitter.
     
    All this person said is DON`T!
     
    David Jackson
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    cubemonkeycubemonkey subscriber Posts: 11
    haha Yes but its BIG AND BOLD!
    Dont they say Font style speaks a 1000 words??
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    DavidJacksonDavidJackson subscriber Posts: 143 Silver Level Member
    haha Yes but its BIG AND BOLD!
     
     
    Bold font type is no substitute for substance.
     
    It said NOTHING!!!
     
    David Jackson
    DavidJackson1/8/2009 10:47 AM
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    stonesledgestonesledge subscriber Posts: 608 Silver Level Member
    Janie, It seems to help me be more productive...sort of a release while I am working hour after hour on the phone, computer etc.. I also like it b/c of all the neat thoughts and information from folks.
     
    Erin
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    ebootcampebootcamp subscriber Posts: 3
    I`ve enjoyed watching this discussion thread and some clear points have been made:
     
    1. No one will change David`s mind
    2. There are many different reasons to use twitter:
          - as a business generator (yes, people are making money by using twitter)
          - as an information gathering tool - I sometimes get lost in the amount of relevant information I can find in my field.
          - a place to simply build relationships.
          - and i`m sure there are others.... 
    3. as with any social networking site, if you overuse it, it can become a negative return on your investment (which, of course, is your precious time)
     
    my personal experience with twitter is the same as my experience with facebook - I pretend like they are big parties that I`m attending. With that in mind, I don`t immediately try and sell people anything. Just like if I met someone at the door of a party, I`d get a drink poured on my head if I immediately went for a sale. I introduce myself and we begin a discussion. Over time, they learn about me and I learn about them. In the natural progression of a new relationship, we will do business together eventually if I have something they need or vice versa.
     
    The exciting thing about twitter is the amount of people you can invite to your party and interact with - something like i`ve never seen before. That`s why I DO use twitter. Not to make money, but to build lasting relationships.
     
    David, thank you for starting this dialogue and letting me contribute my opinion.
     
    all the best,
     
    Corey Perlman

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    DavidJacksonDavidJackson subscriber Posts: 143 Silver Level Member
    David, thank you for starting this dialogue and letting me contribute my opinion.
     
     
     
    My pleasure, Corey.
     
    And thank you for respecting the fact that I choose not to Twitter!
     
    I appreciate that more than anything.
     
    Like I said, even though I personally don`t Twitter, I recognize and respect the fact that some of my readers do. So, I give them the option of receiving their blog updates via Twitter when they subscribe.
     
    David Jackson
    DavidJackson1/29/2009 11:37 AM
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    stonesledgestonesledge subscriber Posts: 608 Silver Level Member
    Thanks Mia,
     
    Hey to each their own. Whatever works!
     
    Erin
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    smalltoglobalsmalltoglobal subscriber Posts: 1
    I am getting ready to open my biz up in the next couple of weeks and this information seemed pertinent. I guess I never really understood how I could use a social networking site for increasing my traffic flow, but it makes sense. With a limited marketing budget, this seems like a good place to start spreading the word.
    On a different note: I love this forum because it poses so many different opinions. That is what makes America and entrepreneurship so great!smalltoglobal1/30/2009 9:43 PM
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    DavidJacksonDavidJackson subscriber Posts: 143 Silver Level Member
    Hey to each their own. Whatever works!
     
     
    Now that`s something we can agree on!
     
    David Jackson
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