Comments on: Twitter Is The New Recess

By: Hector A. Henry S.

Hector A. Henry S. — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:29:07 +0000

Thats the real fact about twitter, if you dont manage it good you will find you self lousing a lot of time in front of it, so you have to organize your self how you will use it, that one of the reason of this web page, that in one of his post mention how to schedule you self for twitter and to dont louse time on it.

But fine reflaction you give us in the good post.

By: Tumblemoose

Tumblemoose — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:43:34 +0000

Sean,

You always have the greatest perspective on things. I’ll keep my Twitter tab open just to have a peek at what the other yay-whos are doing at recess. Sometimes I’ll get out my ball for a quick game of 4-square, and sometimes I’ll just sit on a swing and watch.

Awesome analogy. Yet another reason why you are the rockin-est.

George

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:48:06 +0000

For my wife it is Facebook. I never understood how she could spend so much time ‘doing nothing’ now the shoe is on the other foot. I am on Twitter every break I get to see what’s going on, learn things and meet people. Great summary, recess.

By: Emily Geizer

Emily Geizer — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:26:25 +0000

Thanks, Sean, for so capturing my frustration with Twitter in such a perfect way. Even after TweetDeck I’m still stuck and feeling like it’s a waste of time. I personally prefer to smell fresh air or decompress differently during my recess. I haven’t given TweetDeck much attention, since it’s a guilty un-pleasure, but imagine it might improve the experience. I’m still trying to figure out “why”? Is it worth it?

By: Sean Platt

Sean Platt — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:26:41 +0000

Tracy: Hi Tracy! Nice to see you as well. That’s an excellent analogy. Tomorrow when I open TweetDeck I’m going to be humming, “When Everybody Knows Your Name…”

My Diary: My absolute pleasure.

By: My Diary

My Diary — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:53:18 +0000

Thanks for this.

Ive been trying to “classify” Twitter for myself, figuring out where it fits. With my latest blog I decided I wanted to simplify and just choose 2 or 3 social networking sites to focus my energy on. Twitter is one of them. I can see how fantastic it could be but yet to find my mojo. Will no, after hearing it talked about over and over, try Tweetdeck.

Nice to hear someone else expressing my own feelings on it but coming out the other end all good

Thanks again.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:10:02 +0000

Hi Sean! Good to see you here. I love the analogy of Twitter as recess – the one I usually use is Twitter as my neighborhood coffee shop or bar. Think Cheers or that coffee shop at friends. Sometimes I run in and only have time to grab my stuff and shout a quick hello other times I can stop and linger and have a great conversation.

By: Tweets

Tweets — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:54:09 +0000

Hey nice blog by the way!

I’ve been working on a new concept (well new for me anyway) it involves connecting a particular industry to its customers using twitter updates as a means of updating our site with special offers and new product launches etc. Just wondered if anyone had any comments regarding the concept and if it was something anyone had seen before? please feel free to post on our blog with any links to similar projects… I’d love to get some feed back!

By: Sean Platt

Sean Platt — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:42:18 +0000

Shefaly: Hey, when you have recess to look forward to, sitting at the desk is a million times more tolerable!

Lucky: I will try that. TweetDeck definitely has its few flaws, and spoiled as I am, I can always be more spoiled.

Kathryn: It’s just about the pause, right? Going to bathroom or grabbing some popcorn during the commercial break, brings you back to your show with a lot more appreciation. Taking a break during work is even better. And yes, fresh air is a necessity.

Sofia: I agree with what you are saying, Sofia. The idea that territories matter less and less all the time while the character of articulation matters more and more… well that is a beautiful thought.

Jared: Exactly. Even though I do take it seriously and try to follow all the rules of etiquette, having a frivolous outlook (like equating it to recess) helps me pull the most from it.

Bamboo: Hiya Bamboo! I’ll admit, Twitter has taken some of the minutes from my reader. However, I’ve also come into contact with a few blogs that I would not have otherwise. As you say, it’s fun stuff either way.

Ed: Well said and totally true. Twitter IS the new water cooler.

Bob Miller: Hey they even get a 10 minute break at McDonalds!

Eric: Yeah, that outlook has helped me enormously. When I thought of Twitter as background noise it did so little for me that it was easy to consider it nothing but a waste of time. Now I look forward to it.

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:07:52 +0000

I’d agree that Twitter is great for taking a break. The idea of it being a kind of recess DOES help me see it more as a brief time to connect, not so much a constant background noise. Though I do use it for more serious matters than kickball much of the week, I love its ability to put a smile on my face when I need a boost.

Thanks for the great perspective, Sean! Excellent insight from WriterDad, no doubt! Eric