55 Things Twitterers Like About Twitter

I wanted to capture a big snapshot of the Things Twitterers Like About Twitter; so I sent out a simple tweet:  Help w/ a blog post. Answer question in 140 or less “What do you like about Twitter?” your @replies  will be my post! thx RT

The Tribe Has Spoken and the bottom line according to Twitterers is:  Twitter is about connectedness: connecting people to one another, connecting people to products/services, connecting people to information, connecting people to celebrities, connecting connecting connecting.  Below are the 55 Things Twitterers Like About Twitter; I went first and my wife went second.  #FistBump to all my Tweeps that responded! 

 @ScottWilliams  Simple yet powerful way to share, market, connect, influence, learn from, minister to, pray for & {Fist Bump} people from around the globe.

@LaKendria  What I like about twitter? When u say you’re down the street from our home & 2 sec. prior u tweet u just left the office…LOL

@CasualFridays  I love that Twitter is an immediate broadcast tool to a permission-based audience, which = powerful communications.

@lilibeth  @replies keeps u connected with peeps u don’t necessarily get to see everyday

@timjchambers  It’s not just that twitter connects u with people, but It can be a major source of info. U can learn so much from tweets.

@mandeewidrick Twitter has allowed me to meet great folks from my area. Whether business connections or new friends, I love every bit of it.

@joshinthe818  The ability to network w/ leaders I might never otherwise meet.

@iluvblackwomen  What do you like about Twitter? –> I am able to meet & communicate w/my blck community that i may have never ever met in RL

@brewerma  it is just fun to easily connect with lots of people you’d otherwise never meet.

@scottinnj  I like Twitter because I can tweet a verse from Psalms & it fits perfectly! Love doing that throughout the day.

@aaronbyrnes  It is a social networking hub.

@BPirtThat I’m able to stay connected w/my friends frm miles away. No need to play catch up! I just check my updates and I know whats up!

@jaycaruso  Connections. I’ve connected with some really great people that I didn’t know before.

@VoteMikeJones  allows me to connect with people I never would have been able to without Twitter

@jasonshafer  it makes my circle of influence bigger while exposing myself to greater influences. and it’s fun connecting w/ new people.

@GreatBigStuff  I like that everyone seems to have such BIG personalities

@dnessI like Twitter to connect with people who are engaged in thinking and broadening their horizons to consider other views.

@Ellis_n_Thomas i love twitter’s simplicity the most

@urGrandaddy  Free advertising, easy way to link you to the world, easy way to talk to your favorite celebrities.

@jimmywilliams So many connections! I never would have thought you could build relationships this way, but it works!

@Tastelikecrazy  Instant feedback and the ability to drain my brain of its many, many thoughts.

@iambendavis  I think your #fistbump is awesome!

@darrencurrin  I like the instant connectivity Twitter gives me as well as the ability to communicate ideas to others in just a few seconds.

@mandymckeown  I like the networking side (follow ppl I’ve never met and learn from them) AND staying connected with ppl who are far away!

@amystats  I like having an ongoing conversation with friends all day long. What can I say? I’m a girl that likes to talk:)

 @ResaPieces I’m a Twitter Fan because I can express my thoughts and showcase my sometimes vivid experiences.                   

@kelleyhartnett  What I like about Twitter: Access to smart, next-level people who challenge me to be better…professionally and personally.

@mawill  I like Twitter because I can follow people in graphics/ministry. Typically they have awesome ideas, links, and insight.

@sp4rky  its simply amazing.

@mission2be  I am not labeled as rude for butting into a conversation!

@Kimmlee  I like connecting with all sorts of people from around the world.

@CreativeStu  It keeps me connected, allows me to meet new ppl, interact w/ folks outside my normal circle & expand my scope of influence

@mysskay  quick responses, real time access to information/current events and easy networking; also trending topics are helpful

@IslandTeam  It gets to the nuts of the topic and leaves room for a link to explain the rest The mass’ decide what’s good 140 is plenty C?

@russkle  The transitive property of Twitter. I follow people who are cool, thus I feel cool, and others think that I’m cool.

@RomanceLady  I like Twitter for meeting new people and learning about the amazing variety of hobbies and businesses people are involved in

@OutreachMojo Twitter instantaneously connects me to a world of people I never would have otherwise had the privilege to meet.

@sarnaa  It’s simplicity, the challenge of 140 characters, and the speed & ease of connecting.

@weskriesel  instantaneous connection to sources of expertise & other points of view, insightful responses from caring & invested people

@KateMarie22  reading quotes, thoughts, Bible verses, that bring perspective throughout my day

@andyworcester  I can stalk celebrities now

@Johnwsnyder  The combination of meeting new people, instant messaging, information gathering and overall learning

@InternetGiftGuy  Gr8 idea @ScottWilliams& w/o Twitter I wouldn’t have known about it or u. Exposure to so many perspectives is what I love most #fistbump

@JasonCurlee  Connections

@kevinbussey  connect w/ people I would never have been exposed to

@avtoolman  I like the ease or the challenge of the simple or the pithy post.

@CollinEarl  the ability to network and meet new people. I’ve made some friends on this thing and friends are always good!

@AmandaSims  I like connecting with people and experiences I may have never otherwise encountered.

@EmmysMom  I love seeing what’s on the minds and hearts of people I do and don’t know at any given moment.

@mheerema  augmented relationships with people I would never know otherwise.

@AndreaMonique  The ability to network w people I wouldnt otherwise have the oppurtunity to. They get to learn about me in their own time.

@Coriantura  Immediate, and mostly well-intentioned, answers.

@lspearmanii  ability to convey thoughts in a concise manner and to keep abreast with what is going on real time from thought leaders

@TINAinTULSA  Twitter is like reading headlines of friends’/virtual friends’ lives. Can read on if entices, but still get idea w/ headline.

@MarcMillan  I looove the fact the other people can learn about my leadership, thoughts and insight. Also people know more about me w/out hangin wit me

What do you like about Twitter?  Share your thoughts in general or thoughts on any of these 55 things?  Let’s Keep the list going… Share what you like about Twitter in 140 characters or less!

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