Jesse A. Schroeder

I have a back and forth debate with myself regarding who to follow on Twitter. Most people who write blogs also have a Twitter account. But there is a distinct different in the blog posts and the "tweets." Most blog posts are regarding a topic, are worthwhile to read, and spark discussion. Most tweets are simply mundane updates about life.

I really enjoy Twittering and use it almost every day. But I'm never sure who to follow! Do I really want to know that the author of some blog that I follow who lives in California is eating hot dogs for dinner? Or is having a game night with youth group? I kind of feel like I'm eavesdropping in on conversations or lives of people who I honestly don't know, have never met, and probably won't ever meet - even if I did, what would I say? "Hey, I follow your tweets. How was that hot dog you had a week ago?"

So I'm going through and cleaning out some of the people who I recognize I don't know personally, and who only do personal updates. Others, for examples @LenSweet, uses Twitter for sparking conversation, posting quick facts or questions, and I think I'll continue to follow him and others like him.

What about you? How do you choose who to follow on Twitter?