The 10 Commandments of Twitter
Posted on Oct 16, 2009 by Staci Wright
As more and more people are using Twitter for personal as well as business purposes, I thought I’d share a fun article we read here at the office. So to all newcomers to Twitter as well as those experienced tweeters, read the tips below to make sure you aren’t committing a Twitter sin.
Twitter’s 10 commandments
By John Saddington
I. Thou shalt not practice TTMI
It’s quite possible that you’re popping a zit before you head to class, but that’s TTMI (Tweet Too Much Information), OK? Please save us from those types of tweets.
II. Thou shalt not forgeteth who’s following you
Perhaps you have your employer, your boss, your angry (and perhaps violent) ex following you on Twitter. Maybe even your mom. Don’t forget who’s following you, or you’ll pay a high price.
III. Thou shalt not spammeth
Those that practice the deceitful art of spamming have a place reserved for them in the deepest bowels of Hell. Don’t do it for your sake and ours.
IV. Thou shalt not haveth tweet wars
Arguing via Twitter is perhaps the lamest of lame things to do besides being absolutely fruitless.
V. Thou shalt not tweeteth what’s not yours to telleth
Some things are better left alone, and it’s not your job all the time to tell the world when something happens, especially if it’s about someone else that doesn’t want it tweeted.
VI. Thou shalt not boreth
Don’t be boring, please, especially in series. Don’t tweet things like “I’m prepping dinner!” “I’m setting the table!” “I’m sitting down to eat!” “I’m eating!” “I’m happy eating!” “I’m clearing the table!” “I’m washing the dishes!” “I’m putting the dishes away!” …
VII. Thou shalt thinketh twice before tweeting controversy
Dogmatic screaming fringe-religious statements, political rants, obviously controversial situational/ethical viewpoints—all can hurt you badly and undo thousands of “good-will” tweets. Please think twice.
VIII. Thou shalt not tweeteth spoilers
When Twitter asks “What Are You Doing?” that doesn’t translate to “Tell the entire world who won the world series of poker” or “OMG!!!!!!! _______________ won AMERICAN IDOL!” or “I can’t believe _____________ happened at the end of ______________ movie!”
IX. Thou shalt thinketh before tweeting
Just think before you tweet. Period.
X. Thou shalt tweeteth the 10 commandments of Twitter
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