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25 Dec I'm trying to get into twitter. Doesn't that sound lame? iIdon't want to be one of the many that say its useless, but I will admit I don't get it yet. I'm trying to follow conversations, but I find it kind of confusing and disjointed. However, the main take away I have right now is how strange it is to blend your personal and professional life so publicly. I kind of like that in theory, and isn't that what sm 2.0 is all about? But it's still weird. what do you think?
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December 2007 When you choose to follow those outside of your immediate circle, you're not only opening up an entirely new dialogue, but gaining insight into the details of their lives as well. At the end of the day, I've realized no matter what your title, where you work, we're all people dealing with all of the same issues. Some people choose to be more open than others.
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December 2007 I think a lot depends on how you use it. If you're following the public timeline, then no wonder it's confusing. If you have a network of colleagues and business associates, then it can work really well. I use Twitter mainly for my professional network and have found it valuable both socially and professionally. But I have my tweets protected, so Google, clients, and anyone else I don't authorise are unable to read what I say. It's a good blend -- for me -- but your mileage may vary. :-)
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December 2007 Thanks Mate, I appreciate your feedback. Do you ever get concerned with sharing too much, since you use it professionally and personally? Or do you ever feel strange about posting something that you know a client or a friend wouldn't understand because it wasn't meant for them?
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December 2007 I decided long ago that if I wanted to make a name for myself professionally, it was self-defeating to try to hide my identity online! So I tend to be fairly open, to a point. That point of comfort is going to be different for everyone. Some people I know have public profiles on Twitter but they'd have to watch every word. I don't want to watch every word. I love to interact with people. So I will only let someone follow me if they are connected in some way (either someone I know and trust, or via someone I know and trust).
To answer your question, yes sometimes I feel I've shared too much (especially after a drink or two!) but in my closed contact circle, it doesn't bother me as much as it would with a public profile. Having said that, Twitter has brought me big professional benefits through networking and has also facilitated the forming of friendships I value greatly, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Reply
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