Returning To TwitterLand

I feel some of your same frustrations. I do believe, as Pat suggests, that the key is in 'following/listening' versus having your groupies. I find it helpful to use googletalk while I have the Twitter main page up. Takes a bit of eye/hand coordination, but it's easier for me that way. It might not be a bad idea to go back through and 'unfollow' some of the more obvious annoyers...

Cheryl, I had to stop following some campaigns. I read the twits before allowing some to follow me. Also I look at the web page to see if I can learn from them. 

Cheryl - You made a great analogy!  Like a radio with several stations and it was all noise.  I have tried repeatedly to get involved and I just end up overwhelmed.  Let me know how your strategy works - if it does, I may jump back in.....Good Luck!

It seem like a lot of work in comparison to blogging and unfortunately I can't seem to find the time to do what I have in front of me.

I was a little neverous about Twitter after envisioning the noise from watching a YouTube video.  It souned like a lots of noise so I chose to stand on the sidelines.

I have enough with keeping up with what I'm doing and somethings I do, I'll never kiss and tell. If I'm out playing poker, it is my business.

Hi Cheryl - One of the great things about Twitter is that it is so easy to connect with people ... but that brings with it the challenge of managing a huge stream of conversations. I'm just starting to use Twhirl more, and am finding it makes the Twitter experience much more manageable. You might also take a look at the Track function in Twitter (a kind of Google Alerts for Tweets).

I am still learning and do find that is I miss a day I feel out of the loop trying to understand the comments.  I know I need to figure out Twhirl too!  Thanks for the idea of unfollowing.

I too have just downloaded Twirl and it makes it much more maneagable. I found it great at the NAR Mid Year Mtg. as I was able to find out what was going on in different meetings I couldn't attend and I also was able to keep track of Monika. LOL

Cheryl - lol, it stuck a chord with me since I recently deleted my "fun wall" on Facebook - I am  sifting through the  connections (conversationalists) and the pure  broadcasters or lurkers  -  I do find many people I don't see as often like Kristal Kraft ,  Sarah Cooper, etc. - it's a quick easy way to stay in touch since I'm not in the Rain as much as I used to be.