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Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

rjmelville — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:36:31 -0000

There's been only one case where I found an auto-DM to be useful and it included a discount code that actually provided value. Given the product and the brand it made sense and was a nice way of saying thank you for following without saying, "Thank you for following! I hope you find our tweets to be interesting and please visit http://freeinternetmarketing.net!"

Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:20:33 -0000

I never send automated DM's. When someone sends me one, I never click on it and in fact, in most cases I revert to stop following the person. I don't think it's effective at all and more annoying than anything.

Instead I sit back and wait for opportunities to connect over a common interest or a shared tweet of interest. Once we've established a connection that way, I proceed to give the person a call and in most cases it's welcomed since we've already made a connection.

Re: ‘Clash of the Titans’ Returns in 2010

CoreyTess — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:08:21 -0000

I saw the new one without having seen the original. It was okay. I heard the 3D version was horrible, so I saw it in 2D - I thought it was interesting that they twisted a few of the greek mythology tales to suit the action, but over all it was a solid action flick...

Re: Logo FAIL: Level 3 Nightclub

Alex Kim — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:38:44 -0000

<img src="http://www.blueovalindustries.com/productImages/thumbnails/26_v8emblem_flags.jpg">
It sort of reminds me of the old Chevy V8 logo... but even Cheverolet's designers were smart enough to not make it Times Roman-esque. This logo feels like the work of a bar owner and not a designer.

Re: Logo FAIL: Level 3 Nightclub

Kevin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:41:43 -0000

I have to agree that Level 3 logo is quite the failure. I need to add another design failure to the situation. I was also at the Hollywood and Highland complex for a wrap party a few weeks ago, but I was on the 5th floor at The Highlands. Although the logo of The Highlands seemed sufficient, I found getting there a headache. Since I work close to the complex, this is not news to me, but that just magnifies my point - I know the area fairly well, yet I found myself getting lost trying to get to the club. Anywho, there's my two cents....where are all the good designers???

Re: ‘Clash of the Titans’ Returns in 2010

rjmelville — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:18:41 -0000

I agree! I just re-watched the original on Netflix streaming and I can't help but love the old special effects and subpar acting.

Re: ‘Clash of the Titans’ Returns in 2010

Alex Kim — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:12:26 -0000

Wow! This takes me back! I hope the new CG can hold up to Ray Harryhausen's magic! Ray is almost 90 now and THE master of monsters and creatures. http://theseventhvoyage.com/cr...

Re: Polaroid Makes a Comeback, Thanks to The Impossible Project

rjmelville — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:33:37 -0000

I read at the British Journal of Photography that they just recently figured out B&W and the latest batch is actually coming out sepia, but apparently they know how to correct it. I've never shot B&W Polaroids before. Will be interesting to play around with once it comes out (if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to get my hands on it). I think they said they'll be releasing both the 600 and Spectra formats.

Re: Polaroid Makes a Comeback, Thanks to The Impossible Project

Christian Newton — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:13:09 -0000

Good news! And B&W is interesting to me... What's the performance of the B&W? What's the speed? Have you ever shot with it?

Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

rjmelville — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:49:06 -0000

Mashable has a pretty awesome list of resources for all things Twitter (and social media in general). Here's a link to a list of their Twitter articles that include a number of tips for businesses: http://ow.ly/pFk1

If you'd like a more personal explanation or consultation, feel free to email me at rachel@rjmelville.com.

Re: Social Media & Small Biz: Twitter For Customer Service

erik craighead — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:28:59 -0000

this girls got her shiz together... mad props! so happy shes a private in the Video Army!

Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

provizio — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:50:53 -0000

What can I do with Twitter?

Re: How much are you willing to pay for your internet access?

J.Kub — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:19:17 -0000

Pretty ridiculous! I think they will shoot themselves in the foot with this type of backwards thinking. AT&T will definitely steal the show with their new UVerse fiber capabilities. Fiber to your block, copper to your house gives you get a 25 megabit connection to your home and at incredibly competitive price points. I'm still paying 35/mo to Time Waner and some how achieving 20Mbps download. I can only think it is because AT&T is turning up the competition.

Re: Cheers to You, Whiskey Circus

BEN — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:03:42 -0000

I saw these guys when they toured in Sydney, Australia recently. They were awesome! A big future in front of them we all sure!

Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

rjmelville — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:46:03 -0000

Sure!

Re: How much are you willing to pay for your internet access?

Stuperhuman — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:53:57 -0000

I completely agree; this definitely has a "back to the old school" vibe about it, and not in a good way.

I think the issue they are perhaps trying to address is precisely that of users downloading apps and programs, music and films; it is these 'illegal' downloads that not only quickly use up a GB allowance, but also clog the bandwidth for other users. That's probably their point of view.

However, you nailed it in pointing out the backwards step; providers should be moving towards the direction of realizing public need and the characteristics of social internet useage, then adapting the system to improve useability, not adapting the price to beef up their own pockets.

Just another twig on the tree of corruption.

Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

AndrewBoldman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:06:50 -0000

I really liked this post. Can I copy it to my site? Thank you in advance.

Re: How much are you willing to pay for your internet access?

Shust One — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:27:37 -0000

I would be willing to pay $60 per month for internet access. I would have conditions though.

The access would have to be unmetered and fast, at least 4Mbps. Right now I pay about $30 for 1.5Mbps but it is at least unmetered.

Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

Christian — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:24:55 -0000

Nicely observed. By the way, if you can figure out a clear metric for Twitter audience quality (and a web service to measure it, natch), you'd have something a lot of firms would pay for.

Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

rjmelville — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:45:24 -0000

Thank you, Jordan. I really like what you said about analyzing your own preferences as a reader when considering what to tweet about. It could be made into a kind of Twitter Golden Rule: Tweet others as you would like to be Tweeted. :)

It'll be interesting to see how everything pans out once the hype dies down a little bit. My hope is that some of the "noise" will naturally be filtered out as more and more people become aware of what makes Twitter interesting and/or useful to them.

Re: I Am Not a Robot: Authenticity vs. Efficiency on Twitter

Jordan — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:57 -0000

I started using twitter at the end of 2008, I was asked by a company to help with growing their twitter. And it has all been a learning experience. As time went it on, I quickly learned that it's not about the number of followers/followies but the quality. Also, I am learning more and more how to stay relevant and interesting to my readers and how to grab new readers. The most helpful thing to do, is to think analyze one's own behavior on twitter. What attracts you, what keeps you reading? etc.
But this was an awesome view, and very well written. Cheers!