Twitter Ethics – Ethics of Microblogging Sylwia Presley, January, 2009

Twitter Ethics –

Ethics of Microblogging

Twitter is a micro-blogging and social networking service allowing users to post 140 character long messages (tweets) and read updates of other users. Twitter Ethics What is Twitter?

Twitter is a micro-blogging and social networking service allowing users to post 140 character long messages (tweets) and read updates of other users.

Twitter options: Reply - @sylwiapresley – publicly available response to users Direct Message - DM @sylwiapresley – private message Re-tweet - RT @sylwiapresley - interesting tweet forwarded to one ’ s followers Hashtags - #gaza – a topic of conversation, found via Twitter search Twitter Ethics What is Twitter?

Twitter options:

Reply - @sylwiapresley – publicly available response to users

Direct Message - DM @sylwiapresley – private message

Re-tweet - RT @sylwiapresley - interesting tweet forwarded to one ’ s followers

Hashtags - #gaza – a topic of conversation, found via Twitter search

I, a Twitter user can: follow and unfollow other users; block users, who decided to follow me; restrict privacy settings on my tweets. Twitter Ethics What is Twitter?

I, a Twitter user can:

follow and unfollow other users;

block users, who decided to follow me;

restrict privacy settings on my tweets.

I can also use numerous tools to enhance my Twitter experience. Twitter Ethics What is Twitter?

I can also use numerous tools

to enhance my Twitter experience.

Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

It will help me to define my Twitter ethics as a private person or a company if I ask myself two questions: How do I use the service? = What is accepted on Twitter and what isn ’ t? (Twitter etiquette, Twetiquette) What do I use it for ? = What is my motivation to use Twitter? (Twitter ethics) Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

It will help me to define my Twitter ethics as a private person or a company if I ask myself two questions:

How do I use the service? = What is accepted on Twitter and what isn ’ t? (Twitter etiquette, Twetiquette)

What do I use it for ? = What is my motivation to use Twitter? (Twitter ethics)

How do I use the service? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter etiquette?

How do I use the service?

Apart from Twitter official website there ’ s no pre-defined set of rules published on the topic. http://twitter.com/tos What can I do? Learn from experienced users, preferably established online personalities? Try it out myself? I can do both! Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethiqette?

Apart from Twitter official website there ’ s no pre-defined set of rules published on the topic.

http://twitter.com/tos

What can I do?

Learn from experienced users, preferably established online personalities?

Try it out myself?

I can do both!

‘ 1. Never send more than 140 characters. I break this rule all the time because what I have to say simply doesn ’ t fit into 140 characters. So, why not just say it on my blog? Easy. I ’ m reacting to something someone said to me on Twitter. What happens on Twitter should stay in Twitter.[ … ] 9. If other people are telling you you ’ re spamming, you should listen to them. Me? I tell them to screw off. ’ http://scobleizer.com/2007/09/23/the-10-rules-of-twitter-and-how-i-break-every-one/ Twitter Ethics What others think…

‘ 1. Never send more than 140 characters. I break this rule all the time because what I have to say simply doesn ’ t fit into 140 characters. So, why not just say it on my blog? Easy. I ’ m reacting to something someone said to me on Twitter. What happens on Twitter should stay in Twitter.[ … ]

9. If other people are telling you you ’ re spamming, you should listen to them. Me? I tell them to screw off. ’

http://scobleizer.com/2007/09/23/the-10-rules-of-twitter-and-how-i-break-every-one/

‘ Use an avatar. It lets us know you ’ re possibly human. If you ’ re using Twitter only as a link feed, consider marking your “ bio ” section with that, so people can decide.[ … ] If you don ’ t have much to say, it ’ s okay not to say it.[ … ] It ’ s okay to promote yourself. Just consider promoting some other folks, too. Mix it up a bit. Removing someone as a Twitter friend doesn ’ t (necessarily) reflect on how you feel on them as a person. It ’ s okay. ’ http://www.chrisbrogan.com/etiquette-in-the-age-of-social-media/ Twitter Ethics What others think…

‘ Use an avatar. It lets us know you ’ re possibly human.

If you ’ re using Twitter only as a link feed, consider marking your “ bio ” section with that, so people can decide.[ … ]

If you don ’ t have much to say, it ’ s okay not to say it.[ … ]

It ’ s okay to promote yourself. Just consider promoting some other folks, too. Mix it up a bit.

Removing someone as a Twitter friend doesn ’ t (necessarily) reflect on how you feel on them as a person. It ’ s okay. ’

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/etiquette-in-the-age-of-social-media/

‘ Consistently using your Twitter stream for nothing but self-promotion and ego. Requesting that your friends Retweet your Tweets on a consistent basis. […] Not humanizing your profile. […] Streaming only your blog’s RSS feed on Twitter. […]’ http://www.techipedia.com/2008/social-media-etiquette-handbook/ Twitter Ethics … or dislike…

‘ Consistently using your Twitter stream for nothing but self-promotion and ego.

Requesting that your friends Retweet your Tweets on a consistent basis. […]

Not humanizing your profile. […]

Streaming only your blog’s RSS feed on Twitter. […]’

http://www.techipedia.com/2008/social-media-etiquette-handbook/

Twitter Ethics … might not suit my beliefs!

What others accept, and I agree with is Twitter ethiquette! ‘ 1. If I’m interested in you, and you are on Twitter, I may follow you. In other words, I’ll initiate the connection. 2. If you follow me and I already know and like you, I’ll most likely follow you back. 3. If you follow me and I don’t know you, I’ll quickly check out your Twitter page. If you link to a blog, I’ll review that. Next, I’ll review your most recent 10 Twitter posts. If they are aligned with me, and offer value, I’ll follow you.’ http://www.attentionmax.com/blog/2008/05/why_twitter_matters_and_why_i_just_might_follow_you.php Twitter Ethics My Twitter ethiquette

What others accept, and I agree with is

Twitter ethiquette!

What do I use the service for ? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

What do I use the service for ?

What if I pretend to be someone? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

What if I pretend to be someone?

Or is it better to be myself? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

Or is it better to be myself?

Am I contributing meaningfully? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

Am I contributing meaningfully?

Am I sharing interesting links? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

Am I sharing interesting links?

Am I hashtagging properly? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

Am I hashtagging properly?

What ’ s my motivation? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

What ’ s my motivation?

Should I be trying to make a quick buck? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

Should I be trying to make a quick buck?

… or help my business to bring something to the party? http://www.dell.com/twitter Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

… or help my business to bring something to the party?

Am I spamming on Twitter and getting kicked out? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

Am I spamming on Twitter and getting kicked out?

Am I myself on Twitter and become a part of community? Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

Am I myself on Twitter and become a part of community?

Twitter Ethics Who do I ask for advice?

‘ Don ’ t let other people tell you how to use Twitter. (Get it?) ’ http://www.chrisbrogan.com/etiquette-in-the-age-of-social-media/ Image source: http://www.theplatelady.com/figurines5/6719-mirror.jpg Twitter Ethics Do I review it myself?

Thank you! @sylwiapresley ;)

Thank you!

@sylwiapresley ;)

References: http://scobleizer.com/2007/09/23/the-10-rules-of-twitter-and-how-i-break-every-one/ http://www.chrisbrogan.com/etiquette-in-the-age-of-social-media/ http://www.chrisbrogan.com/considering-social-network-etiquette/ http://www.techipedia.com/2008/social-media-etiquette-handbook/ http://www.attentionmax.com/blog/2008/05/why_twitter_matters_-_and_why_i_just_might_follow_you.php http://dailyblonde.blogspot.com/2009/01/twitter-etiquette-i-break-rules.html http://crazeegeekchick.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-geek-girls-online-social-networking-etiquette/ http://twitter.pbwiki.com/Twitter-Etiquette http://twitter.wikispaces.com/ http://mashable.com/2008/11/17/twitter-community-donts/ http://mashable.com/2008/11/10/twitter-community/ http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/10/whats-twitter-etiquette-for-brands/ http://blog.vidiocy.com/2007/03/21/twitter-ethics-outsourcing/ http://guerrilla-viral-marketing.suite101.com/article.cfm/twitter_ethics_for_business http://www.adii.co.za/2008/04/21/twitter-a-serious-marketing-channel/ Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

References:

http://scobleizer.com/2007/09/23/the-10-rules-of-twitter-and-how-i-break-every-one/

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/etiquette-in-the-age-of-social-media/

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/considering-social-network-etiquette/

http://www.techipedia.com/2008/social-media-etiquette-handbook/

http://www.attentionmax.com/blog/2008/05/why_twitter_matters_-_and_why_i_just_might_follow_you.php

http://dailyblonde.blogspot.com/2009/01/twitter-etiquette-i-break-rules.html

http://crazeegeekchick.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-geek-girls-online-social-networking-etiquette/

http://twitter.pbwiki.com/Twitter-Etiquette

http://twitter.wikispaces.com/

http://mashable.com/2008/11/17/twitter-community-donts/

http://mashable.com/2008/11/10/twitter-community/

http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/10/whats-twitter-etiquette-for-brands/

http://blog.vidiocy.com/2007/03/21/twitter-ethics-outsourcing/

http://guerrilla-viral-marketing.suite101.com/article.cfm/twitter_ethics_for_business

http://www.adii.co.za/2008/04/21/twitter-a-serious-marketing-channel/

References: http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/the_thoughtful_user_guide/writing_my_twitter_etiquette_article_14_ways_to_use_twitter_politely.php http://nogoodreason.typepad.co.uk/no_good_reason/2008/03/twitter-etiquet.html http://globalgeeknews.com/blog/2008/03/13/twitter-ettiquite/ http://globalgeeknews.com/blog/2008/03/17/twitter-etiquette-part-2/ http://biznik.com/articles/be-a-model-twitizen-a-twitter-howto http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/02/23/twitter-etiquette/ http://www.jenniferslegg.com/2008/03/06/market-blog-twitter-without-spamming/ http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/norman-birnbach/pr-back-talk/10-twitter-etiquette-rules http://www.twitip.com/twitter-as-dinner-conversation-a-guide-to-using-replies/ http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/04/proper-twitter-etiquette-what-is-it/ http://ennui.jonathanwthomas.net/2008/10/twitter-etiquette-or-the-8-rules-of-twitter-club/ http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/twitter-style-guide.aspx Twitter Ethics What is Twitter ethics?

References:

http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/the_thoughtful_user_guide/writing_my_twitter_etiquette_article_14_ways_to_use_twitter_politely.php

http://nogoodreason.typepad.co.uk/no_good_reason/2008/03/twitter-etiquet.html

http://globalgeeknews.com/blog/2008/03/13/twitter-ettiquite/

http://globalgeeknews.com/blog/2008/03/17/twitter-etiquette-part-2/

http://biznik.com/articles/be-a-model-twitizen-a-twitter-howto

http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/02/23/twitter-etiquette/

http://www.jenniferslegg.com/2008/03/06/market-blog-twitter-without-spamming/

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/norman-birnbach/pr-back-talk/10-twitter-etiquette-rules

http://www.twitip.com/twitter-as-dinner-conversation-a-guide-to-using-replies/

http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/04/proper-twitter-etiquette-what-is-it/

http://ennui.jonathanwthomas.net/2008/10/twitter-etiquette-or-the-8-rules-of-twitter-club/

http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/twitter-style-guide.aspx