Comments on: Why #FollowFriday on Twitter Fails to Satisfy

By: Bourgeoise

Bourgeoise — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:41:26 +0000

Can I be added to the #FollowFriday? For no particular reason other than I think that it might be fun. Thanks!

By: Kikolani

Kikolani — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:43:23 +0000

I sometimes think, more than the actual hope that more people will follow someone you suggest, it is about letting the fellow Twitter user know that you enjoy their tweets and would recommend them to all of their followers. I think as of late, the trend is losing steam, as it has spread into three different incarnations and doesn't even make the top trend for Fridays, but it's still a nice way to let a Twitter user know you like what they say and share. ~ Kristi Kikolani´s last blog post..Fetching Friday - Resources, #FollowFriday, More Security Issues, & Timelapses

By: Jeremy McMinn

Jeremy McMinn — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:36:02 +0000

The only time I ever do Follow Friday is when I do it on Saturday and call it Super Saturday. I pick one, or two max and write a little blurb on the person to let others know about them. I think the mass Follow Fridays are inauthentic and impersonal. I'm not into that style. Jeremy McMinn´s last blog post..Chiropractic Extravaganza Majorca

By: Liz Hover

Liz Hover — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:23:58 +0000

I have several Twitter accounts and for the last month or so have struggled with #followfriday.

Of course I want to find cool and interesting folks to follow and I still find reading through peoples’ FF lists is one way to do that. But more often than not I don’t have time to click on Twitter name after Twitter name to see who this person is and if they would be cool to follow.

One of my Twitter pals @gracesmith began formatting her FF suggestions differently; she limited her suggestions to 3 people per week and gave a reason why we should follow. A tweet a person. I found this approach much more useful.

My dog @sadieshihtzu has a particularly difficult time because critters are big into FF. We find new animals for Sadie but again there are SO many names to go through that I’m sure many interesting Twitterers get overlooked.

Providing long lists of folks you think others should follow on Twitter is not very useful for your readers/followers. I wish more people would provide a solid reason why I should check out another person on Twitter.

Like you Ari, I’m always very grateful if someone mentions me in a FF tweet but I struggle to offer my own FF suggestions because I don’t want to offend those that I don’t mention. Many people bring value to my Twitter stream for as many different reasons. I find it hard to single out a few in what can feel a bit like a popularity contest.

Liz Hover´s last blog post..Celebrity Twitter overkill

By: Stuart Foster

Stuart Foster — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:40:16 +0000

Eh...kind of not sold on the whole thing anymore. Just reeks of desperation/gaming. Stuart Foster´s last blog post..7 Posts Where I Learned Something This Week

By: greg cryns

greg cryns — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:49:30 +0000

I understand your concern but I look at it differently. I see it as a nice way for people to tell you that they like you!

greg cryns´s last blog post..Interview with Mike Long – successful article marketer

By: Ari Herzog

Ari Herzog — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:41:31 +0000

I’m curious why, if you use Twitter as you indicate, you don’t include your Twitter name in the comment field.