Thanks Nick, Jorgen was instrumental in making this happen, he is the man and get's all the credit for this one!  :-)

Lynda - there are some great posts on AR from other members using Twitter very successfully, just search tags for "Twitter" and you'll get some really great posts from members like Missy, Rich, and many others. 

BTW - nice to hear from you, hope all is well.  :-)

James - are you trying to hijack my post?  I'll check out your link and post, but it better be good or you get the spam squad!  lol~  :-)

Eau Claire - No force, just more options for members, that's how we like to roll around here.  :-)

Jeremy - I'll check it out in a bit, guess that means we're right on track eh?  :-))

Love this for ActiveRain. Hate that more feeds will infiltrate @Twitter. Jussayin. I link up my favorites or ones I think people will be interested in reading. If people feed to twitter member's only posts and your locals can't read it ... hum?

Kim - you'll only see the feeds of those you follow. Have you any Idea how many feeds infiltrate Twitter right now?  Consumers and Businesses, even polititians have caught on and are joining and twitting.  Jeff Turner and RE Shows must post a few hundred each day, but I still follow, because Jeff is the Bomb.

Regarding the Members Only tweets, It won't work for non-members so we may have to look at customizing that along with allowing members to select the posts they want to tweet in the "create new post" screen or mode.  :-)

Thanks once again, Brad. I have just taken on GoogleDocs, thanks to you, and now this. you are a super asset to the AR community! I do have a question, however, and maybe others are wondering the same thing. When these sites ask for the RSS feed for ActiveRain, what is the correct response? Example, when setting up GoogleDocs, it asks for the RSSfeed and then the link to my home page.

Frances - The RSS feed is a button/chicklet you'll find on your sidebar.  If you right click your mouse on it, you can copy the link location to provide to any other site. There is also an RSS icon in your URL address bar of your browser.  EXAMPLE: Mine would be http://activeRain.com/Blogs/ActiveBrad/RSS  Just replace my user name with yours and that's your RSS feed to your AR Blog.  Hope that helps.  :-)

Mike - excellent suggestions.  I think we should add a box to check when creating new Blog posts.  Adding it to the sidebar is also an excellent idea, I know members can do that now by adding a "Follow Me" link or by adding the Twitter Widget like I have on my sidebar.  Great ideas and suggestions, always love the feedback and comments. Thanks.  :-)

Gross. Now there will be a bunch of AR blogs spamming twitter. If you don't interact on twitter but just use it to syndicate your posts you don't "get" twitter, imho.

Maureen - with all due respect, I have to disagree.  Twitter is also used as a tool to share information with those that follow you.  Engaging in Micro-Blogging is just one aspect of how twitter works.  I don't see this a only syndicating posts, I see it as a tool to help members remove one step that are doing this already (like me) and I also see it as a way to drive more viewers to your Blog which potentially increases relationships and business.  Many members are already using this as a tool anyway, why not make it easier for them to do more by doing less.  Thanks for sharing your comments and opinion, they are always welcomed on my posts. :-))

Here's some stats on twitter members, isn't this already a lot of SPAM by the rest of the world?  Why should AR members be left out in all the fun?  LOL~

March 2008 Total Users:
1+ million Total Active
Users: 200,000 per week
Total Twitter Messages: 3 million/day

Kathy - no. Only your new posts will be Twittered on an ongoing basis if you choose to enable that option.  :-)

Terry - check out the stats and members I posted in the above comment, there's no way the entire network could put too much on Twitter.  :-)

"Mark this day as another that will go down in History as an "AWESOME NEW FEATURE" added to the ActiveRain Network." Yes sir, but how did my password magically appear?

To the person who made this comment, we're just good! LOL~  :-)

Endre - Download TwitterBerry from your BlackBerry. Visit http://orangatame.com/ota/twitterberry/ on your BlackBerry. I think this should get you set on your way.  Let me know how that works for you.  :-)

Yvette - now that the customizer is up and working, I have changed my background.  I am experimenting to see what works best and goes with the mood of the week.  :-)

Ken - maybe in time, we can add this same option for the other popular social networks as well.  It would be great to have this for FaceBook, FriendFeed, Plaxo, MySpace etc.  Well, maybe not MySpace...lol~  :-)

Lane - the purpose is so it will remove that one additional step that you're doing already.  It is optional so you can continue to do it the way yu are already too.  :-)

Kim - you make some great points, I would hope that people would only use this option that understand Twitter and how it works.  In addition to being selective on which posts to promote on Twitter, hopefully they will engage and see the value of micro-blogging there as well.  We'll have to see how this plays out, but I think it's a step in the right direction.  Eventually, it would be nice to have the other social networks available as an option to "Feed" information to as well. 

Debi - I knew if anyone could figure out the code in that HTML, it would be Mike.  Glad you got that fixed. :-)

Dora and Vincent - It should be nearly instant.  I noticed my last post took about 2 minutes to show up on twitter, this post showed up instantly. 

Lisa - you can set it up with whatever account you want.  It won't mess anything up on twitter as it is just a feed to twitter, you do not have to be logged into twitter, by using the feature on your my settings page, it logs into twitter for you. Just use the account that works best for you.  :-) 

James - after further review, I have called off the Spam Squad, your link and post were related to the topic and since I am a contributor to the GeekEstate, and think Zipvo has a pretty cool product, I have retracted my comment and threat to have the fleas of a thousand camels infest your armpits! That was a great post you wrote, thanks for sharing it there and here.  :-))

Bob - I feel your pain and no, the twitter addition is not why we are having proxy errors and issues these past couple days.  I know they are working on it 24/7 to get it corrected.  Thanks for your patience and I apologize for the inconvenience.  It's frustrating I know, I am on here all day and night and experiencing many ALL the same issues as our members.  We'll get it resolved.  :-)

Elaine - I agree 100% and will do my best to make sure this happens. I know that our guys have their hands full right now, but this request is most certainly on the table for implementation.  Thanks for commenting and stopping by, it's always great to see you.

Mirela - dare I say WOW?!?!?  LOL!~  With a comment like that, you bet I'll let you reblog it, 2 minutes and it should be good to go, and just for you!  :-))

Debe - catch me if you can...  haha!  :-)

Gabe Strom did a video about Twitter, this might help some of you not familiar with the micro-blogging social network platform.  Using twitter as a tool and understanding how it really works is important before you just go sending all your AR post feeds and announcements there. You should use what Jeff Turner referred to on a phone call last night, as the 12:1 ratio.  12 tweets about others, 1 tweet about self. 

Loved that we had some time to chat Jeff, always do, thanks.  :-)

Dora - the jury is still out on the "members only" posts being twittered. I know there are many REALTORS® and Industry Pros on Twitter, but if they are not a member of AR, they get a webpage that isn't very welcoming, maybe that Non Member page should have the option to sign up on AR?  Still thinking that one through. If I clicked on a twitter feed link and it brought me to a page I couldn't view all the time, after a while, I'd probably stop following that person.  Just a thought while the jury is out to lunch...make that drinks. LOL~  :-)

@Kim - I think Chris Brogan did come up with it first, and Jeff was just sharing the concept and idea behind it with me.  I think it's a great idea and should be applied by all, unfortunately, some people don't get how it works and end up hurting their efforts more than helping their business and relationships.

Here's Twitter, in plain English.  The basics for anyone not familiar with Twitter:

Missy Caulk shared this video in a post back in August from Wallstrip.  Where is this twitter thing really going in the future?  Will it have a place and value on WallStreet?   It's entertaining $ fun. Thanks Missy. :-)

Riel - everybody wins!!  :-)  I was doing some of these manually already anyway.  Even posted today, then twittered it after because I forgot this was in place! DOH!!  lol~

Pam - and your vote counts for sure! Big Smile!!

Garren - can you send me a link or post it in a comment here?  You have my blessings!  Thanks. :-)

Cheryl - just make sure to feel out the twitterville network so you don't come across as a spammer.  Those who only post their Blog stuff and nothing else, tend to not get too great of following.  There are some great posts on AR about Twitter, just click on the serach box at the top of the screen and type Twitter, you'll see what I mean.  Have fun. :-)

Georgina - welcome to TwitterRain or ActiveVille, there are some great reason to be on twitter and now we have made it easy to incorporate your posts there along with your other activities on twitter.  Enjoy.

Georgina - it tests out great.  Have fun and welcome to the world of Twitter.  :-)

Jeremy - that's pretty cool stuff, not much of a myspace fan myself, but cool none-the-less!  :-)

Tamara - Sell Real Estate first, then come back and share with others how you did it and your experiences, your discoveries, all that you learn from your efforts, that's the best way to keep up and sell Real Estate at the same time as learning.  The technology piece is great, it's a wonderful tool, but selling Real Estate is obviously your #1 priority. 

Jeff - having a twitter account is a must in the social media and networking world. Learning the network and the environment is the next most important item on your list, at least it should be.  :-)

Debbie - I like this feature too.  I think using the suggested ratio's of different posts to twitter is the key.  You can't just twitter when you do a new post.  I think many will miss the business and personal connection if that's all they do.  :-)

Jean - it's ok if you're 73, the tech stuff will never go away.  Good for you that you're plugging away at all this techno stuff.  You're keeping up with the fast paced world and that is very cool.  :-)

Eva - I have only been on there for a few months now.  Rumor has it that just like email, everyone will eventually have a twitter account.  I wonder if it will just replace IM and text messaging?  Why not, it's FREE and so much more effective.  :-)

Rocha Team - there are a TON of tutorials on AR how to use twitter.  Just search Twitter on AR, or go join the group here on AR.  Both will help you out incredibly. 

Be sure to check out the videos in the comments of this post too.  They will help as well.

Pam - make sure you have your username and password right, nothing will happen till you do your next post, and it won't go to twitter if its a members only post.  (unless you check the box in setup)  Let me know if you have any problems with it when you do your next post.

Jake - there is a Local Twitter site that will find only those within x amount of miles of you, I think it's called Twinkle or something like that.  I know there are some links to it in my Diigo.com bookmarks if you want to check it out.

Jon - nothing will happen till you post the next time.  It doesn't syndicate all your AR posts to twitter like an RSS feed, it will only affect what you post from now on.  Hope that makes sense. 

Lori - help is right here, easy...easy!  (Big Smile)  Start with a deep breathe, exhale through the nose, now take a couple aspirin, and call me in the morning.  Serious, I'll help you set it up and get it working for you fair enough?  :-)

Lori - ahhhhhwww shucks.  Thanks.  Call me anytime.  :-)

Crystal -Twitter down? nah nah nah!!  Maybe that's why some folks are having TWEET issues.  LOL~  It will be back up soon enough, I promise.  :-)

Anne - YOU BROKE IT!!  :-O  Just kidding.  I better have a look see and try to figure out what you did.  You might need to call me and give me your login info so I can check it out for you.  Thanks. :-))

Paul and Jon - we are aware of the twitter component not working at the present time.  It's not you, it something we are working on to get corrected. We will have it fixed along with many of the other issues being fixed right now.  See Jeff Corbett's featured post today regarding the network and the corrections we are making and why.  Thanks for your patience, this too shall pass.  :-)

Brian - synergy is a good thing.  Be sure to also check out the "TwitterLike Function" now located on City pages of ActiveRain.  I don't think alot of members even know it's there.  It's not twitter, but very similar and could be useful to you in your area.  Hope you'll check it out.  :-)

Hi Holly - glad you got it worked out.  Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.  :-)