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.
@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
@scottinnj I like Twitter because I can tweet a verse from Psalms & it fits perfectly! Love doing that throughout the day.
@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!
@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.
@dness I 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!
@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 meWhat 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!
5 Responses to “55 Things Twitterers Like About Twitter”
Here’s a good article from Albert Mohler (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President) on Christians and Twitter:
http://www.albertmohler.com/blog_read.php?id=3951
Here’s another article from John Piper on why he uses Twitter now:
http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/ByDate/2009/3951_Why_and_How_I_Am_Tweeting/
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Great idea! I did something similar for Entrepreneurs. Your good people Scott. Will RT
i like your wife’s best: @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