Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-26

RT @JerryBroughton: “ick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win-Jonathan Kozel” Ick is a fish disease! #
@JennFowler How much do I have to pay you not to send the mac’n cheese? #bluebox in reply to JennFowler #
RT @smallbizIQ: Twitter A Dead End Investment For Small Business http://bit.ly/msbcM Metrics suggest time investment wasted #
I’m still “doing other things” besides tweeting, just saying hello. Might pop back 2morrow night, or later in week. Cheers. #
RT @smallbizIQ: New blog post: The Reason Why You Really Don’t Want A Blog For Your Small Business #smbiz http://bit.ly/BD3Ls #
RT @smallbizIQ: New blog post: The Three Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Blog http://bit.ly/19YB3v #
@tweetsmallbiz Twitter A Dead End Investment 4 Small Business http://bit.ly/msbcM Metrics suggest time investment wasted #
@Ginaschreck tech trends. Does that mean we should give each person in an audience a phone and do a conference call when we present? in reply to Ginaschreck #
@ShelliCindberg So, you think we should use this software to get 1,000 followers, and that’s GOOD? U gone, blocked.Go pollute your own life. in reply to ShelliCindberg #
Back from a bike ride in Montreal. Amazing to see people 8-80yrs old cycling, fat people, thin people. Still an amazing city. #
RT @smallbizIQ: New blog post: The Reason Why You Really Don’t Want A Blog For Your Small Business #smbiz http://bit.ly/BD3Ls #
RT @smallbizIQ: New blog post: Twitter A Dead End Investment For Small Business http://bit.ly/msbcM Numbers clear, limited audience #
@Ginaschreck I also (when it’s possible) tell people I’m “hanging out” after for questions. I also STAY at conferences I speak at. #nsa09 in reply to Ginaschreck #
@Ginaschreck I understand why prof speakers do the seagull thing,(flyinflyout),but 4me it takes fun out of it.I LOVE 2B available #nsa09 in reply to Ginaschreck #
@AlohaArleen: “I just took “How well do U kiss?” & got: 8!” I tried it & all I got was lips full of dust & cat fur. & my monitor is sticky #
@scottsmeester Me too on the get rich quick/get followers quick/ and on and on. It’s going to get MUCH worse, sadly. in reply to scottsmeester #
Anyone know the benefits of having a twitter chat vs. a chat room or other tech. based method to do same thing? #
@jaygoldman My fave (because of quality) is The Pillars of Employee Performance Management http://bit.ly/eZdz5 (I have another one…) in reply to jaygoldman #
@jaygoldman Another fave because its400+pages) http://bit.ly/4Cpro1 Taking Your Talent to the Web A Guide for the Transitioning Designer in reply to jaygoldman #
#openx hosted. Not to panic hosted users, but I am not seeing any responses from staff to questions/bugs on their forum past day. #
@chrisblake I get a kick watching people watching other people chase their hats down the street. Wonder who looks silliest in reply to chrisblake #
New work911 Ezine issue coming out today. View or sign up via googlgroups: http://bit.ly/corK8 #
RT @TrainingZone: If you haven’t already, then watch Martin Shovel’s animation on the ‘Mehrabian Myth’! http://is.gd/1HQLn #
@Erick1970 Eric, pass me some of that Beef curry, please, and some Butter Chicken. Love that food. Stomach often objects. in reply to Erick1970 #
@jhengstler Anon email has been explicitly around for years, and implicitly around for about 10.I agree with you but who believes anon stuff in reply to jhengstler #
@catcassels: “Ho Can You Take Advantage of Affiliate Marketing” Apart from fact this is prob. spamscam, calling us Ho’s not endearing. #
@krisTK Got deal for you.I believe twitter bad idea for small biz.Write your counter argument and get some free exp. http://bit.ly/1ecqJA in reply to krisTK #
@jhengstler Ultimately, most email is anonymous if sender wants it so, unless police get involved. So, nothing is new here. in reply to jhengstler #
How come “engagement” is splattered about re: everything. Like. “awesome engagement, dudes at Starbucks. #
For all you social marketing bozos. Engagement has no value if YOU are engaged. Only has value if CUSTOMERS engaged. #
@MarySchaefer EXCELLENT take on engagement. One of those “why didn’t I think of that” things. in reply to MarySchaefer #
RT @MarySchaefer: Same 4 mgrs ‘ees @rbacal (abt soc. media) “Engagement has no value if YOU are engaged.Only has value if CUSTOMERS engaged #
I figure about 25% of twitter links I click on do NOT take me direct to what I expect/click for. Tired of it. no linkee clickee for meee #
@GuyStuff182: “Canseco set to fight Wing Bowl champ.” Sorry, wrong. Canseco actually set to fight Wing NUT Bowl Champ. in reply to GuyStuff182 #
RT @meganrutherford: #ASTD The new soft skill: virtual competence http://bit.ly/3iBT4 (what a hysterical semantic mangling!) #
Cooperstown Baseball hall of fame trip is CONFIRMED.Hotel reserved,passport received.Now if only I knew when we were going.(weird friends) #
I just deleted 200 emails I wanted to keep and 700 I didn’ #
@MarySchaefer My pleasure on the engagement thing. It’s rather amazing that I can’t go anywhere without hearing that buzzword. in reply to MarySchaefer #
@Sirjohn_writer I chew up the coffee beans and then pour hot water into my mouth. Hard core coffee lover here. in reply to Sirjohn_writer #
@rbacal is ranked 75,693 on Twitterholic.com, and 55 in Ottawa, Canada! http://twitterholic.com/rbacal/ #
@TheEntertainer: Just read article that said you have to mkt on Twitter I beg to differ… Could you explain?I see little business potential #
Keep forgeting it but check out the Customer Service Zone, if it’s a topic of interest. http://customerservicezone.com #
Come on,twiter mavens.Prove me wrong in comments:”Twitter A Dead End Investment For Small Business” http://bit.ly/1ecqJA #
@TheEntertainer Ok. Guess your explanation will remain unknown to me. Thanks anyway. in reply to TheEntertainer #
@acmaurer No real KFC secret. Take a block of salt, fry it up nice. Sell it. in reply to acmaurer #
@TheEntertainer Thanks.I believe that ROI on time spent on Twitter will,4 almost everyone,be negative.But if peep want to try, I’m with you in reply to TheEntertainer #
@amandarichelle If it helps we’ll keep you and your dogs in our hearts, and wish you luck and hope. in reply to amandarichelle #
@michaelnugent: “And that is why I haven’t deleted a single e-mail message since 2005.” That’s funny. I have messages going back to ’90′s #
@anoah33 Urgent, on Curb. NEW season? in reply to anoah33 #
@TheEntertainer That’s been my philosphy for 17yrs in business.Works.I don’t sell or market.I am just “around” All my books offered 2 me. in reply to TheEntertainer #
@RayMFeeney: I Suck At Fishing Spotties | Aye, but how are you at Spotting Fishies? #
@amandarichelle We have 4cats, and r godparents to two neighbor dogs. All family members. Wish I could help somehow… in reply to amandarichelle #
Twitterer question: If you stopped tweeting now, how many people would a) notice b)remember you and c) care. What % of followers #
@kraakerjack: Mr Pres., What happens when the “rich Americans” move out of our country..| That’s funny. It’s U.S. that’s out of sync…. in reply to kraakerjack #
@kraakerjack ..seriously, rich americans are so tax sheltered. Do you think they”ll go to Canada, England,France,Germany, Sweden…? in reply to kraakerjack #
@kraakerjack Oh, wait. I can see Trump moving to India to avoid those taxes you think the “rich” will pay. Man, u so out of touch. in reply to kraakerjack #
RT @mayhemstudios: You’re NOT a social media expert, you idiot by @webaddict http://bit.ly/51ngk #
Been happily blocking, unfollowing spammers, get rich quick folk. Amazed that majority have many followers +10k, for example #
@anoah33 Cool. I have them all on DVD, trying to find out when new season starts.(Curb Your Enthusiasm) in reply to anoah33 #
I wish Americans would stop the partisan BS about health care and say: OK, Let’s get this done. Call your politician and say that #
I’ve decided if you do mlm, tell me to get thousands of followers, or how to get rich quick I don’t even WANT you to follow me . BLOCK! #
In total I’ve blocked followers who have in excess of a total of 100,000 followers. We aren’t stupid. UNFOLLOW AND BLOCK #
@KellyWissink We do home gym, and have loved it for 20+ yrs. High quality equipment the key. It costs, but it lasts. in reply to KellyWissink #
@patweber: oh boy I LIKE this Christi Parsons! calling a spade a spade with Obama WOW. What an unfortunate choice of words. in reply to patweber #
@iOPT No, actually they don’t Don. The spam techniques to get those followers are well known. That’s not one of them. in reply to iOPT #
@patweber Ok. I’m Canadian, and I don’t find your US style of stabbing your politicians endearing or constructive. Offer alternatives maybe? in reply to patweber #
@EASTeam: @JoeyBiden: “I will personally being taking kids tonsils out under this plan”You hate your kids that much, eh? in reply to EASTeam #
@KellyWissink Your first piece should be the one thing you are SURE you will use regularly.If you enjoy bikes, get a recumbent ($350 will do in reply to KellyWissink #
@KellyWissink If you into walking/running a treadmill ($1000+ minimum) Consider your goals. lungs/heart, strength/toning etc. in reply to KellyWissink #
@KellyWissink We have treadmill, recumbent bike, elliptical, rowing machine (stored), weight bench and most recent, pilates machine. in reply to KellyWissink #
How long does it take to see ALL of the MLB hall of fame? Anyone have experience? (maybe retweet this for me) #
Wondering if Americans perceive the attack dog mentality of their political system and themselves.Seems so destructive. #
@SteveBoese Thanks on the HOF. I love baseball history, but 4-5 hrs. will work out well. Staying over 2 nights so will see the sites too in reply to SteveBoese #
When I tweet this much it’s either because I’m feeling good, or feeling really bad. It’s the latter. Issue with elderly family member. #
I’m going to do my most embarrassing classroom/speaking moment http://thetrainingworld.com/wp/ #trdev #astd #nsa09 SOON #
@SteveBoese Thanks again. Meeting childhood buddy and his high school senior son there. Next year maybe Ohio (HOF,ftball,rock) in reply to SteveBoese #
If we all block people trying to game the twitter follower system, they’ll either be banned, or get the message. #
RT @metrotoronto: McCartney back to Ed Sullivan, 45 years after Beatles’ American TV debut |Someone please tell Paul, he’s dead. #
@Debbie_h2o: RT @MichaelLibbie will deliver ZERO followers! Just send $12.95. |’ll deliver 0 followers for #11.95. Free shipping. #
@iOPT I don’t know if there’s any way to tell whether they follow advice or spam. Some of the schemes involve pyramids, tho. in reply to iOPT #
RT @smallbizIQ: New blog post: The Reality of Business Setbacks #smallbizIQ http://bit.ly/QArAi #
RT @smallbizIQ: New blog post: Twitter A Dead End Investment For Small Business http://bit.ly/msbcM #
RT @smallbizIQ: New blog post: The Reason Why You Really Don’t Want A Blog For Your Small Business #smbiz http://bit.ly/BD3Ls #
@iOPT Me too, but it’s kinda getting bad. I’m getting about 10 spam messages an hour, minimum. Tweetdeck makes it all much easier. in reply to iOPT #
@debkrier One reason it’s hard to get people to use twitter is it doesn’t have much of a function or point.That’s why it’s hard to explain in reply to debkrier #
Well, just about had enough of the American “we kill our politicans” stuff for one night. Might be back a bit later. #
@iOPT I guess I actually follow them. I suppose I could only follow a few people and avoid most of it. That’s what you do, yes? in reply to iOPT #
@kraakerjack Re: Canada health care. Like any system depends who you talk to as to how well its working. in reply to kraakerjack #
@KellyWissink It’s a nice setup though I’d like more room. We bought the equip. over ten years, and made it a priority for our cash. in reply to KellyWissink #
@jchutchins Evernote is AMAZING, particularly cause you can access it via multiple computers. in reply to jchutchins #
RT @smallbizIQ: New blog post: Free: Get Your Free Copy of the Small Business Hiring Guide #smbiz http://bit.ly/dmDAF #
“Andragogy highly unlikely to be viewed as sufficient to explain or shape the education of adults” http://bit.ly/eMJzs #
“It is almost certain that andragogy has been both undermined and superceded as a learning theory.” http://bit.ly/eMJzs #
“Andragogy criticized for characterizing adults as we expect them 2B rather than as they really are” http://bit.ly/3s6T0 #
Looking forward to getting to the Morrisburg, Ontario Antique show this weekend. #
what 2 do about @donnakozik? Check out what happens if you give her an email address.Daily or almost daily spam emails? Trash a tough sell? #
@AndyAndrews To Andy’s wife: Cut him off until he buys you a few more kittens! CAT POWER NOW. Or, just cut “it” off. in reply to AndyAndrews #
One of my articles was plagarized by mgmt professor and published in peer reviewed journal. Best part. He’s an hour away by car. #
@Abuelos_Tollway: “Properly Drafted Will Reduces Anxiety After Death” That sucks. Being dead AND being anxious. upwithputthisupnoti #
- @JubileeHR: I almost accidentally followed myself. Can you do that?” Your head will hurt and you will beg for better drugs. Just say no. #
Twitter at center of Snake Oil Industry selling tools,ebooks,money making secrets purported to help earn piles of cash http://bit.ly/RHOT8 #
@EricEmbree I will. My likely first step is to write to the journal editor, then the prof, then the chairman of the Business faculty…and.. in reply to EricEmbree #
@EricEmbree …yes, and then break the guys legs. Kidding. My informant suggested this was typical of the professor. in reply to EricEmbree #
@jpdefillippo Have fun when you have to move it all off the openx hosted server like many of us had to do. in reply to jpdefillippo #
@jpdefillippo Ads not showing,hanging pages,stats broken.Suggest everyone spend an hr or two on their forum, noting lack of support,openness in reply to jpdefillippo #