Comments on: Twitter – Rules for #FollowFriday

By: Over 140: #FF « Frank Closet

Over 140: #FF « Frank Closet — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:36:00 +0000

[...] As my buddy, Logan [grabs his ass], pointed out in a ReTweet that got him to participate last week: there are rules! Rules that the majority of people don’t [...]

By: Twitter Tuesday: Why to Not Be a Broadcaster (and How I’m Going to Stop) « Practically Creative – Weblog of Michael Dozark

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:19:01 +0000

[...] friend Joseph had some good thoughts on the subject over at his blog. I’m not sure he always follows his own advice, but it’s good advice [...]

By: 11 Ways to Start Conversations on Twitter | Simple Web Toolbox

11 Ways to Start Conversations on Twitter | Simple Web Toolbox — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:36:38 +0000

[...] to follow. But just posting a list of names doesn’t really say why you like to follow them. Personalizing your Follow Friday tweets will have a greater impact on the person you want to connect with, and also let others know that [...]

By: donfperkins

donfperkins — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:36:06 +0000

Hi Joseph,

I appreciate your post but I'm a little surprised by it's tone. Having followed you for a while now, I am used to a kinder gentler Joseph Ranseth. Hmmm. Is this another side that I just havent seen tweeted yet? Or are you just having an off day?

Anyway, thanks for the info. Some twitter phenomena simply isnt as obvious in it's intent. I'm guilty of the mass #ff without a lot of explanation as to why I follow the people in the tweet. The fact is that I want the many content providers I appreciate to be recognized, but I dont take the time to write a separate tweet for each of them due to time constraints.

What's your suggestion for my scenario? (busier than a one armed paper hanger, but grateful for the tweets of tons of people...) How can I best recognize their efforts without spending all day typing? I guess I thought the mass #ff was a good way to do that..

By: donfperkins

donfperkins — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:36:06 +0000

By: KatJaib

KatJaib — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:17:08 +0000

Beautifully said. I've been feeling the same way. For the last couple of months, I've mostly done it the way you suggested. One glowing reason to follow each person. But in my quest to leave no one out, I've gotten overwhelmed. Started lumping ppl together.(BTW: I love the way @smashadv and @ginidietrich do their lists in a blog.)

Now, to lighten this up a bit, I'm creating my own shoutouts: The #KatnipAwards. I'll be giving awards to tweeps I enjoy, with a limit of 10 per week. Categories will vary. I want it to be a fun way to share the love & break out of the #FF monotony. Stay tuned!

By: SpiritualShow

SpiritualShow — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:16:13 +0000

Thanks for posting this & sending it to me. I actually prefer not to really participate in Follow Friday because it’s become so diluted and obligatory. My Fridays on Twitter (and sometimes Saturdays and Sundays there r still late #ff tweets coming in) are spent reciprocating the dozens of tweets with my name squished in with 10 other names and it really means nothing. It clogs up my timeline, and then I feel obligated to send thanks to all those people who #ff me (half of whom are probably spammers).
Do you have any tips on how to give people the props they deserve without participating in Follow Friday? I want to give credit where credit is due, and certainly MANY of my followers deserve shout outs. But I often feel that I miss out on sending props out to the deserving because I’m spending so much time catching up with the thank-yous.
Being lumped into a meaningless tweet with nothing but names & a #ff at the end isn’t helpful. I prefer to send love and compliments to people throughout the week when it means more.
So, any tips on how to bow out of meaningless #followfriday gracefully?

By: Lynette

Lynette — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:01:23 +0000

Thanks for your in depth look at #followfriday. I have been mentioning similar ways for my followers to tweet a personal message as they recommend someone of Friday. The list isn’t working plus clogs my twitter page.

By: ifelicious

ifelicious — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:49:02 +0000

Thanks for tweeting this link to me after I complained about how #FF has felt ineffective for me. I get what you’re saying and have followed the nicer protocol in the past, but it’s like Christmas, we all get caught up in trying to acknowledge people who acknowledge you. I’m sure your reply is that’s what the thank you tweets are for (like #thankyousaturday). I dunno, I’m closer to just being done with the whole gesture and utilizing RTs and in the moment recognition.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:43:00 +0000

Thanks for this It is about supporting those who you feel deserve support. In return you are supported. It always comes down to the intent