I have come across people on twitter using the term “Twitter-trolls” lately. I Wish I knew who said it first so I could credit them. If you need an explanation--they are the folks who sit and wait for any tweet they can jump on and tell the person what a schumk they are. Twitter Trolls come in many forms.
I do have to say that in my own following, I have very few. Unfollowing them has been an easy solution. When I get criticized, I look into their tweet list and see if it is a pattern for them. If not, I’m always willing to have a spirited debate with a reasonable person, but when I see in their tweet list is a long series of complaints about other peoples’ ideas then I know I have a Troll on my hands. Click, unfollow.
Righteous indignation is like a drug and twitter offers a public platform for the “grump club” to let it fly. The good news is they are very, very few. Twitter still has a heavy positive vibe and with my topic, Family First Entrepreneurism, I run into passionate family folk around every corner.
I’m sure I will have critics when ONO comes out in April. There are no authors who avoid that. I’m going to have to stay the course and answer their criticisms as long as they stay reasonable. I’m okay with people disagreeing with my ideas or thoughts but I’m not okay with a stinkn’ thinkn’ troll.
If you are a twitter troll you will be blacklisted by the good folk. Keep in mind, I don’t think people have to be “sappy-the world is great” all the time on twitter. Twitter is about transparency, and if you truly are transparent that means you talk about the good and the tough stuff including what you don’t agree with.
Be careful how many times you mount the soap box of righteous indignation. Be supportive, thoughtful and interesting. Negative breeds negative and the spawn of twitter trolls will be worthless in the end.
If you enjoyed this article, here are two more of my past blogs that offer more twitter tips:
"ONO, Options not Obligations, shows you how to change your thought process to obtain the life you’ve always dreamed of while being a better person to yourself, your loved ones, the community and world at large."
Justin Foster CEO, Tricycle Consultants
"I only wish I had read Marc’s book 35 years ago. This book is not your typical self-help book. ONO helps you understand how applying a little discipline to your life can drastically change your lifestyle and your career to give yourself the inner peace that ONO offers. I’m buying 50 copies for all my friends."
Doak Workey Business Owner
"This book will positively, genuinely affect all who read it with a half-open mind for change. If they have just an inkling to change, it will make a difference in their lives."
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"ONO, Options not Obligations, shows you how to change your thought process to obtain the life you’ve always dreamed of while being a better person to yourself, your loved ones, the community and world at large."
Justin Foster CEO, Tricycle Consultants
"I only wish I had read Marc’s book 35 years ago. This book is not your typical self-help book. ONO helps you understand how applying a little discipline to your life can drastically change your lifestyle and your career to give yourself the inner peace that ONO offers. I’m buying 50 copies for all my friends."
Doak Workey Business Owner
"This book will positively, genuinely affect all who read it with a half-open mind for change. If they have just an inkling to change, it will make a difference in their lives."
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