Comments on: Practicing Politics in the Twitter Era + Using #TCOT vs. No Hashtags Whatsoever http://www.blogpi.net/practicing-politics-in-the-twitter-era-using-tcot-vs-no-hashtags-whatsoever Putting the blogosphere under a magnifying glass Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:49:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: » Twitter politics? - The Cycle - PRWeek Blogs http://www.blogpi.net/practicing-politics-in-the-twitter-era-using-tcot-vs-no-hashtags-whatsoever/comment-page-1#comment-151459 » Twitter politics? - The Cycle - PRWeek Blogs Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:23:09 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/?p=1482#comment-151459 <p>[...] winning on Twitter in the political sphere? Left or right? One blogger weighs in on the right’s use of #TCOT to build a conservative movement on the microblogging [...]</p> [...] winning on Twitter in the political sphere? Left or right? One blogger weighs in on the right’s use of #TCOT to build a conservative movement on the microblogging [...]

]]> By: Martin Ng http://www.blogpi.net/practicing-politics-in-the-twitter-era-using-tcot-vs-no-hashtags-whatsoever/comment-page-1#comment-150794 Martin Ng Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:32:47 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/?p=1482#comment-150794 <p>It's ironic that in Twitter, the practice of getting as many followers as possible can work against you. This is why everybody's profile on Facebook is private now. My prediction is that Twitter posts will eventually go this way.</p> It’s ironic that in Twitter, the practice of getting as many followers as possible can work against you. This is why everybody’s profile on Facebook is private now. My prediction is that Twitter posts will eventually go this way.

]]> By: Madison McGraw http://www.blogpi.net/practicing-politics-in-the-twitter-era-using-tcot-vs-no-hashtags-whatsoever/comment-page-1#comment-150498 Madison McGraw Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:42:20 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/?p=1482#comment-150498 <p>I don't believe that the #TCOT hashtag flourish is due to a surge in Conservatives: I believe it's because people have realized it's more important to be honest about who they are than about 'pleasing' and 'attracting' followers; that's how Obama got elected; through typical marketing bait and switch tactics. And now that people are watching as his popularity plummets, they realize that by aligning your camp by misleading them about who you are and what you stand for will eventually lead to followers trampling each other for the exit when you show your 'true' colors. And sooner or later no matter how hard you try, your true colors will slip out like a rainbow after an unexpected storm. I tried very hard to keep my political views from the Twittersphere. I even set up a different Twitter account so I could voice my thoughts (Anti Socialism) w/o losing followers.</p> <p>Then I embraced the fact I am who I am, political views and all. I'd rather have people STOP following me or NOT follow me that support Obama simply because supporting Obama was what 'everyone else' was doing. </p> <p>The election of Obama (all marketing, no substance) has made me rethink my branding. </p> <p>I can put on a mask and try to compartmentalize each of my interests so I can appeal to more people - but I've come to realize- I value a person that is honest about who they are vs those that remain 'politically correct' in an effort to attract business/followers. </p> <p>If you're selling steak, don't pretend that you're a vegan in the hopes carrot lovers will wander into your restaurant and change their mind about meat. </p> <p>I found your insight to be valuable and something that few are writing about. </p> <p>Your observations are unique and timely, and a welcome relief alongside the usual boring “Twitter Tips” flooding the web. </p> <p>Madison McGraw www.thearsonistaffair.com</p> I don’t believe that the #TCOT hashtag flourish is due to a surge in Conservatives: I believe it’s because people have realized it’s more important to be honest about who they are than about ‘pleasing’ and ‘attracting’ followers; that’s how Obama got elected; through typical marketing bait and switch tactics. And now that people are watching as his popularity plummets, they realize that by aligning your camp by misleading them about who you are and what you stand for will eventually lead to followers trampling each other for the exit when you show your ‘true’ colors. And sooner or later no matter how hard you try, your true colors will slip out like a rainbow after an unexpected storm.
I tried very hard to keep my political views from the Twittersphere. I even set up a different Twitter account so I could voice my thoughts (Anti Socialism) w/o losing followers.

Then I embraced the fact I am who I am, political views and all. I’d rather have people STOP following me or NOT follow me that support Obama simply because supporting Obama was what ‘everyone else’ was doing.

The election of Obama (all marketing, no substance) has made me rethink my branding.

I can put on a mask and try to compartmentalize each of my interests so I can appeal to more people – but I’ve come to realize- I value a person that is honest about who they are vs those that remain ‘politically correct’ in an effort to attract business/followers.

If you’re selling steak, don’t pretend that you’re a vegan in the hopes carrot lovers will wander into your restaurant and change their mind about meat.

I found your insight to be valuable and something that few are writing about.

Your observations are unique and timely, and a welcome relief alongside the usual boring “Twitter Tips” flooding the web.

Madison McGraw
http://www.thearsonistaffair.com

]]> By: Oliver Willis http://www.blogpi.net/practicing-politics-in-the-twitter-era-using-tcot-vs-no-hashtags-whatsoever/comment-page-1#comment-150494 Oliver Willis Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:48:00 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/?p=1482#comment-150494 <p>I've only got 140 characters. And I'm supposed to wast 1/3 of it on #somestupidtag?</p> I’ve only got 140 characters. And I’m supposed to wast 1/3 of it on #somestupidtag?

]]> By: e.politics: online advocacy tools & tactics » Quick Hits — March 30, 2009 http://www.blogpi.net/practicing-politics-in-the-twitter-era-using-tcot-vs-no-hashtags-whatsoever/comment-page-1#comment-150485 e.politics: online advocacy tools & tactics » Quick Hits — March 30, 2009 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:57:58 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/?p=1482#comment-150485 <p>[...] Practicing Politics in the Twitter Era + Using #TCOT vs. No Hashtags Whatsoever. [...]</p> [...] Practicing Politics in the Twitter Era + Using #TCOT vs. No Hashtags Whatsoever. [...]

]]> By: Myrna The Minx http://www.blogpi.net/practicing-politics-in-the-twitter-era-using-tcot-vs-no-hashtags-whatsoever/comment-page-1#comment-150475 Myrna The Minx Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:53:08 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/?p=1482#comment-150475 <p>The left uses hashtags and they are all conveniently recorded for you at http://www.tweetleft.com/ Havent you noticed the #p2 and #topprog tags frequently used by some along with #tcot? Top users on Twitter are quite different than top bloggers on the right and the left so you really can't make judgements about use of tags on either side simply by checking "the usual" accounts.</p> The left uses hashtags and they are all conveniently recorded for you at http://www.tweetleft.com/ Havent you noticed the #p2 and #topprog tags frequently used by some along with #tcot? Top users on Twitter are quite different than top bloggers on the right and the left so you really can’t make judgements about use of tags on either side simply by checking “the usual” accounts.

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