tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post7590412402117737725..comments2024-03-27T13:06:58.438-06:00Comments on Harry Tucker - Observations and Musings: Bringing Value to Your Social Media NetworkHarry Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329922320940535781noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-48727803432949633232011-01-04T09:37:02.987-07:002011-01-04T09:37:02.987-07:00In the first week of January, I deleted over 4,290...In the first week of January, I deleted over 4,290 Facebook "friends", reducing my network to about 18% of its original size.<br /><br />Already, the quality of my feed and my interactions are much more sharp, and in alignment with my purpose and the purpose of those in my network.<br /><br />It takes courage and is not a slam against those you unfriend - it's a question of bringing enhanced quality to every relationship.Harry Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329922320940535781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-33036810085855424152011-01-02T20:37:24.162-07:002011-01-02T20:37:24.162-07:00I agree with this. My twitter network has become ...I agree with this. My twitter network has become unmanageable because when I started I studied strategies for growing my followers. I have since realized that its size has actually hurt me more than helped. I would definitely like to know what steps are you taking, and tools you are using, to perform this reduction.Nathan Laufferhttp://www.purecognition.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005196875375123554.post-39305561785687029022011-01-02T14:23:07.847-07:002011-01-02T14:23:07.847-07:00Yes Harry, well said and I too have recently loppe...Yes Harry, well said and I too have recently lopped over 80% of my network as it didn't equal my networth. <br /><br />Closing out a Twitter account with over 50K followers was freeing. I had learned, ironically, how to build large from the big boys. Interestingly, none of them are even still using Twitter as it had been a hit and run tool for them. They realized that numbers had no value and gave up. I felt a sense of responsibility so hung in there longer than necessary. Now I get to rebuild with intense selectivity and knowing that I will provide value and receive same in return. <br /><br />FB is similar, I think most indulge in drive by friendings, encourage by FB. Just because you know 20 or 200 of someone's friends doesn't mean they will fit you. It seems social media advented with few criteria and it behooves those using it for the long haul to create meaningful criteria and stick to them. <br /><br />Clean up, while necessary, is costly and when built right the first time, I hope to prove it can be avoided! LOL <br /><br />Cheers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743908392736707384noreply@blogger.com