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Twitter in Plain English, or What are you doing?

There have been many posts of late on Twitter, Maureen Francis has even started a twitter group here on Activerain.I just finished watching a video on Common Craft blog my Lee LeFever.

I love Lee's work, it was his blog on RSS Made Simple that I finally "got it". I'm a plain English kind of girl so his video's really help me.

We are having a great time over there, and getting to know each other, which it the whole point of blogging in 140 characters.

Yea, I know most people don't get twitter, me either at first.

Now I do.

Twitter is fun, is it addicting, just like here.

Watch the video, and come on over, you will find many of us there twittering away and getting to know each other.

How many other places can you really chat with the famous Jeff Turner?

Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate on 03/06/2008 04:42 AM

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44 Comments on Twitter in Plain English, or What are you doing?

MAR

2008

Missy... I haven't fallen prey to the Twitter Addiction but see it more like a combination of chat room text with party line comments all jumbled together. I can understand the fun and relevance from a social aspect but don't comprehend the business application other than basic socail networking. At this point I have enough distractions from work...

I log on to Twitter, get confused, then log off. I don't know why I find it so challenging when it really is quite simple to others.

Dan, people post links to what is happening, their posts, their photos. I have been sent many places and enjoy the interaction. It is immediate and quick. Like right now someone just posted on some small explosion in NYC. so if you are interested you hop over and check out the link.

Kris, join me at twitter.com/missycaulk. I think you would like it once you started talking.

Hi Missy-I absolutely love the common craft show and use Lee's video's for training...no one explains it better than he. Thanks for posting this video because I have been on twitter and sometimes...I feel somewhat clueless. I do like it...but for me sometimes on a Wednesday..its still Sunday and saying I am sleeping in! :)

I keep saying can I go to one more place and do one more thing? OK I'll look at twitter again. Thanks

Midori, his videos rock. LOL

Terry, it took me awhile to get the hang of it.

Thank you for the video about Twitter, it's great. Trying to get into it and this video helps.

Missy - I'll give it a go...like Dan I'm pretty busy with the rest of the stuff.

Dorene, if you sign up, find me and follow and then I'll follow you.

Miriam, yes it helps getting to the purpose of it.

I see a lot more people useing Twitter. I use it and like it. It is still no match for Active Rain but I like it. Good source and if nothing else a new link to my websites.

Hey Missy, I don't have time left to comment... must go twitter! Tweet tweet.

I hardly have time to keep up with my blogging. I'm a little afraid to go take a look at Twitter.

I have tried to go there myself - not sure what I am doing wrong so I just leave I will have to try it again later today. Thanks for the reminder.

HI Missy,

I understand a little more about twitter now, thanks to you posting this video. I'm so bogged down with things right now that I don't know where I'd find the time for twitter.....however I may try it out later today.

thanks for keeping us in the loop!

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Jo (so I guess if I were in twitter I would say that I just poured my first cup of java and am starting my day?)

Missy, I just watched this video last night posted over on The Real Estate Zebra. It really does finally explain the Twitter phenomenon in plain English. I'm not sure whether I've got the time for twittering around right now.

Hi Missy, Thanks for a great post. Like so many others, I have been to Twitter and just don't know what to do. I will give it another shot because I know there are so many people who love it - I just am not getting it. I will go back and look for you! Love the blog :)

Missy, I will revisit. I too found it confusing. But will take a second look.

Missy:

I have heard all this chatter about twitter, so I am going to look into it. Who is this Turner person that you mention and why is it such an honor to connect with him?

Missy,

I'm not bitter about twitter, but this critter thinks there's too much glitter being frittered!!! LOL Thanks, Fran

Missy, I set up a twitter acount. It is supposed to be very easy but I am somehow making it very confusing. I don't know how to find anyone. I haven't quite figured out how it gets used in business. I really don't like text messaging so not sure if it is a good fit or not. Very twitter confused at the moment as you can tell.

Marchel and Bridgett, I put your name in but couldn't find you. So put your link in here if you come back.

http://twitter.com/missycaulk

Lorraine, Jeff Turner is the President of Realestate Shows. Many of us use his product, he is everywhere on Cyber-Space and a an all round good guy. Read Sarah Coopers last post she did on Jeff.

Missy, should I have used my name; if so I didn't. http://twitter.com/springtx I guess I could set another one up with my name as you will see not much has been done with this. I just set it up Tuesday.

Missy, I am one step behind...I have joined Twitter but haven't go on and tried to use it. I love the tutorial, he's the best. Thanks for sharing...I'll give Twitter a try!

Ok Marchel I am following you. So now go follow me. From there you will see the other 120 people I am following so you just click their photo and add them. Then when you are online you can chat with us.

Diane, what's your name over there?

Missy, I usually understand software apps pretty easily but twitter is a little confusing. I think I will follow a couple of people for a while. aj

Missy, That looks like so much FUN. I'm sure I'm going to get hooked, thank you for the video--in Plain English :)

Missy, This is too funny. Been on twitter for a while, just didn't seem to be working. Was even thinking of not going back there this morning when I signed up for Qassia, but know I'm going to click and follow you. It's always been hard for me to find people. Now you say that you have a group on there.

Sorry, take that back. It's too much of a pain. Used your link above and got to your page, but couldn't figure out how to follow you. Search your name with an without a space and it came back with no results. Then clicked on find and follow and it wants email addresses. Aarrrgggh!

I'm afraid to add another thing that I have to keep up with! I will check it out, but I'm kinda scared of getting hooked. Who knew cyberspace would be such a drug!

Missy - I think twitter is on the mind of many today I just read Chris's post. At this stage I have so much to do that I have to pass on twitter for the moment. Thanks for sharing

Missy.... I agree with Dan's comment and I followed your reply to him.... besides, I barely have enough time for the rain right now. Busy... but being sick this week didn't help either.... but I am sure I will check it out sometime soon... just remind me and give me a nudge... ;o)

MAR

2008

Cool. I didn't know about the AR twitter group. Twittering just doesn't seem intuitive to me. I mean the basic idea, write a short idea and then post is very simple, just the following/being followed and communicating to others confuses me.

Thanks for putting this in the Twitter group, Missy. My initial response to Twitter was like most people's. What the heck is this mess? Now I like checking in.

Missy, I think I'll check this out. I have a "twitter" account though couldn't figure out why. I'll be over to check it out. Thanks for sharing.

Missy - I have a "twitter" account. Never seemed to get the hang of it....Never think to check in...I guess I just don't think people would be that interested in hearing about what I'm doing "right" now. : )

Missy- I just don't get the twitter thing, so I will watch the video and try to figure it out, bookmarked it, it has to wait right now.

MAR

2008

Missy...

I'm going to park and return to this. I have to catch up to AR right now.

I guess it's time to figure out the whole twitter thing. If they've got you...Well...Need I say more? :)

TLW...ROAR!

TLW, please come over you would fit right in. It is really, really fun...right up your alley.

MAR

2008

Missy, I am now in the twitter thing. Look me up. I've gotta stop by your other post and wish your son a happy birthday.

MAR

2008

Hi Missy...This video was interesting to learn about how Twitter started. It's definitely evoloving. I like the fact that you can get fast information about stuff on the web which I find interesting. It's also fun to drop in from time to time to see what people are up to.

MAR

2008

Missy - Thanks for the post and the Twitter explanation. I've been to Twitter, but like so many who commented earlier I have a hard time "getting it" and knowing how to get started. I have a feeling like I'm spreading my cyber self pretty thin (for my comfort level), but I'll have to keep forging ahead and learn something new. Thanks for the encouragement.

AUG

2008

Missy,

I'm not bitter about FaceBook, You Tube, or Twitter, But here on the 'Rain' is where I must remain! LOL, Thanks, Fran

I am already hooked on ActiveRain and i have put off signing up for twitter but thanks for your post! I am going to check it out now!

AUG

2008

Missy, I love it when you talk to me in plain English! To repeat TLW " I guess it's time to figure out the whole twitter thing. If they've got you...Well...Need I say more? :) "

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