Twitter Twiddle

Hello and welcome to TwitterTwiddle. I am Gary Jinks and I hope to entertain and help you along on your Twitter adventure. You can get my Twitter tips and Twitter guide for FREE via email or keep up-to-date with TwitterTwiddle via RSS. Feel free to contact me.

WARNING: Juste is Latest Twitter Scam to Avoid

As I type a video site called "juste.ru" (don't go there) is successfully spreading thousands of spam links throughout Twitter.

The message reads "Best video" followed by a "juste.ru" link (see above). Tweeple that clicked the link have been reporting that a similar link has then been RT'd via their account without their permission. This suggests that account details are being accessed.

If you find you're account sending out these messages then it is recommended that you run a full virus/spyware scan AND change your Twitter login details.

Best Regards

Gary iTwiddle Jinks

Twitter Rock Stars (The Twitter Song)

Twitter Says Yes to Marijuana Legalization Question

A "twtpoll" has been bouncing around Twitter for the last few weeks asking:

"Do You Support the Legalization of Marijuana in the United States?”

The poll closes on June 1st. I was personally surprised to learn that some 96% of Twitter-ers are in favour of legalizing "the green".I know what you're thinking. "Yeah, but I bet only pot heads took the poll". Well, no. Hundreds of people have taken this poll. It was re-tweeted many times. Some of these re-tweeters have thousands of followers. I think it's fair to say that the poll is a fair one. 

Having said this, one could argue that only Twitter users in favour of legalization were likely to bother responding to the poll. But if that is indeed the case then what does that say about those that are against it? Does abstinence from voting not say that these people are not really concerned one way or the other? Does the poll not suggest that those that are opposed the legalisation are losing the will to fight and stand up for what they believe?

Speaking as a Brit I feel that if the same question were asked about legalisation within the UK, the outcome would be the same.

What's you're view?

Gary iTwiddle Jinks

How To Engage People On Twitter

Here's a great example of how to start relationships of Twitter. Many thanks to @TheRichBrooks.

Nicole Wong from Google: The Unexpected Dangers of Twitter

Check Twitter Dammit!

How Much Is You're Twitter Profile Worth??

Here's an interesting one. We all know that there are numerous ways to make money with Twitter. Be it tweeting out affiliate links, sending people to your blogs or letting people know about your latest product launch there's money to be made using your Twitter account. Now there's another way!

TweetValue is a new site that puts a real money valuation on your Twitter account then offers to list and promote your account in order to sell it!

Now, I have no idea of the legalities involved here, or if and how the whole selling service even works so use it at you're own risk ;)

By the way, at the time of writing my account is apparently worth $1073.

Show me the money

Gary iTwiddle Jinks

Tila Tequila Twitters She’s Pregnant

So, the latest celebrity (if you can call her that?) to pollute our beloved Twitter is Tila Tequila (Im aware that if you're from the UK and reading this you prob have no idea who this girl is. Google her, but make sure the kids aren't in the room when you do it!)

Here is how she started to tease the news out via her blog:

I’m telling you….it would just change EVERYTHING! Everyone will be VERY shocked…so Imma hush 4 now.

Trust me, this is LIFE CHANGING and not a small thing. Even I was shocked when I found out….Let’s all pray. Let’s just say I got hip hop … Someone is not stepping up the the plate…but it’s all good. We all know I have more balls then you will ever have and your a man! Whatever

You should at least step up to the plate or I’m gonna have to put you on blast in the media….and IM SURE thats not what you want do you?

I’m talking about someone very very very very very f***ing famous! He is like A-list famous and you follow him on twitter too. All I know is if this m*********er doesn’t step up soon Im gonna have to go to the media and put him on blast. Imma give him 1 chance step up

So this guy is apparently super duper famous (naturally) and a little reluctant to step up and put a claim in. Well the secret has been killing Tila as yesterday at about 4am she released a luverly pair of Twits

A name being bounced around is Ray J (I have no idea who this guy is and I'm simply not interested enough to Google him). If it is him then I'm told that Tila may be over egging his fame a little!

This as far as I'm concerned is a prime example of how Twitter can be used for evil!! 

Wonder what the little ones name will be? Larry Larger? Vikky Vino? 

What do you think?

Gary iTwiddle Jinks

Real Life Twitter: The Video