Be You: My Twitter Philosophy

 

I've had my Twitter account since September 2007 and have been actively posting since January 2009. During that time, Twitter has experienced phenomenal growth and has become a main player in the social media space. With the growth of users, there are many opinions regarding the "right" way to use Twitter or following certain "rules" on what is and is not acceptable.

My Twitter philosophy is pretty simple: it's different for everyone. What I mean by that is everyone is unique. The following are my "rules" or "philosophy" regarding how I use and interact on Twitter:

Be generous

Share your knowledge freely and contribute to the community. Everyone has something to contribute as well as learn from others. That's one of the great aspects of Twitter for me.

Be helpful

Take the initiative to help others whether it's answering a question someone may have or just being there with a supportive word or gesture.

Be courteous

Avoid flame wars. Offer positive content intended to uplift instead of tear down. Take the high road at all times. It will come back to you many times over.

Be yourself

This is probably the most important rule for me. Always be yourself! Everyone is unique and has a great deal to offer the world. It's this uniqueness that makes you special and makes your interactions real and meaningful.

That's it. It's that simple for me. How about you? What is your Twitter philosophy? Do you have one? I invite your comments.