I had a simple answer for Steve: Quit following the annoying bastard. Let's not forget that technology gives us both the power to connect and the power to pull the plug.
Of course, who and how many people you follow depends on your goals. Mine are more about learning and less about promotion, or building a large following. Even with hype at an all-time high, there are ways I get tremendous value from Twitter.
Twitter connects me to some of the best thinking and writing about social media and digital technologies, through links to blogs that I would never see otherwise
A great resource book with good ideas and how to's:
What is Twitter? Why is it so popular? And how can its 140-character messages be a serious-and effective-way to boost your business? This book answers all of those questions and many more. A friendly, full-color guide, The Twitter Book is packed with helpful examples, solid advice, and clear explanations guaranteed to turn you into a Twitter power user.
Co-written by two widely recognized Twitter experts, this book will help you:
* Connect with colleagues, customers, family, and friends
* Stand out on Twitter, whether you're new to the service or already have experience
* Avoid common Twitter gaffes and pitfalls
* Use Twitter-and the best third-party tools that help you manage it-to build a critical professional communications channel
If you want to learn how to use Twitter like a pro, The Twitter Book will quickly get you up to speed.
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