Twitter, Internet…it’s not you it’s me – can I handle the commitment?
Friday, July 2nd, 2010It’s been some time now since I was regularly on Twitter or Linked In – the two main social media networks I use. This is partly due to focussing on work and attempting to ignore the possible distractions of Twitter (primarily). But, I was surprised to notice that I have not missed it at all. In fact, I’ve struggled to get back into the routine of making space for a an hour or so of tracking ideas, information and swapping Tweets. Indeed, I haven’t written a blog since early June. Now, I love writing, swapping ideas and engaging in conversation and so Twitter ticks all the boxes. I try and make my Tweets relevant and/or entertaining just as I would in face-to-face conversation; so what is it about it that it is falling to draw me back into regular online interaction? (more…)