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$5 submissions · 05-13-2009, 07:36 PM

Here's a great overview of the debate: http://openpresswire.com/twitter/ret...edia-citizens/

My commentary: If Twitter were a forum, I'd agree with the thesis that Retweeting is stupid. A Retweet would be like a 1 smiley emoticon response at a forum. However, Twitter is NOT a forum, it's a set of interconnected circles of influence. People in your circle might not be on the list of people you follow. If you retweet someone's update, you are effectively broadening their circle of influence. Very powerful stuff. Adapting Al Capone's voter awareness message--retweet early, retweet often.

Incidentally, Twitter changed their @ settings due to technical considerations.

$5 submissions · 05-13-2009, 11:31 PM

Retweets FTW

Sarah_Jayne · 05-14-2009, 03:48 AM

I have never actually retweeted anybody..I have been retweeted though

$5 submissions · 05-14-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

I have never actually retweeted anybody..I have been retweeted though

Being RT'ed is great. Good for getting new completely organic (as opposed to "follow me, I follow you" type of autofollow) followers and extending the reach of your message.

candyflip · 05-14-2009, 05:39 AM

I have a few mainstream niche accounts where most of my updates are RTs of others. This in turn means I've got a lot of people Retweeting my original posts when I do.

I just woke up to 300 new followers overnight.

oceania · 05-14-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by $5 submissions

... If you retweet someone's update, you are effectively broadening their circle of influence. Very powerful stuff. Adapting Al Capone's voter awareness message--retweet early, retweet often.

well said

JayDeeZee · 05-14-2009, 08:08 AM

Someone say something worth re-tweeting. I'll try it:

http://twitter.com/JayDeeZee_gl

MakesYouClick · 05-14-2009, 08:36 AM

Retweet or no-retweet, the whole twitter concept is retarded. Unless you plan on pounding endless shortened URL ads all over.

$5 submissions · 05-14-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

I have a few mainstream niche accounts where most of my updates are RTs of others. This in turn means I've got a lot of people Retweeting my original posts when I do.

I just woke up to 300 new followers overnight.

Yep. The great thing about "organic" followers is that they're on your list because of your content. Totally opt-in. Totally self-selecting. Great sales targets.

05-13-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Twitter promotions: Is Retweeting useless? Here's a great overview of the debate: http://openpresswire.com/twitter/ret...edia-citizens/ My commentary: If Twitter were a forum, I'd agree with the thesis that Retweeting is stupid. A Retweet would be like a 1 smiley emoticon response at a forum. However, Twitter is NOT a forum, it's a set of interconnected circles of influence. People in your circle might not be on the list of people you follow. If you retweet someone's update, you are effectively broadening their circle of influence. Very powerful stuff. Adapting Al Capone's voter awareness message--retweet early, retweet often. Incidentally, Twitter changed their @ settings due to technical considerations. __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

05-13-2009, 11:31 PM	#2
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05-14-2009, 05:39 AM	#5
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,057	I have a few mainstream niche accounts where most of my updates are RTs of others. This in turn means I've got a lot of people Retweeting my original posts when I do. I just woke up to 300 new followers overnight. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

05-14-2009, 08:08 AM	#7
JayDeeZee Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,595	Someone say something worth re-tweeting. I'll try it: http://twitter.com/JayDeeZee_gl __________________

05-14-2009, 08:36 AM	#8
MakesYouClick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 49	Retweet or no-retweet, the whole twitter concept is retarded. Unless you plan on pounding endless shortened URL ads all over. __________________ RCams - The cams affiliate site script \| Link Exchange and Traffic Trade Database

05-14-2009, 03:48 AM	#3
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	I have never actually retweeted anybody..I have been retweeted though