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Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

Saroj — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:21:15 -0000

Nice post! I forgot that you could increase the time interval between tweet retrievals, so I just set Twitterfox to retrieve tweets every 15 min, from the previous 5. Your other tips are great too!

Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

jeff d — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:06:48 -0000

It's always amazed me that so many people allow new technologies to dictate their actions instead of the other way.

Twitter/cell phones/smart phones are tools, not necessities. I always pays to remember that.

Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

allen stern — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:09:11 -0000

great post - this year I still believe time savers will win out over time wasters.

Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

Shey — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:03:37 -0000

Shutting down Twitter is the best way for me to get stuff done. Leaving Twhirl running in the background helps, but still slows me down.

Thanks for the link to Twitter Karma, that makes managing my followings a lot easier!

Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

Corvida Raven — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:46:03 -0000

You're right about the pruning, but you should prune those people
regardless. I was trying to make a point about downsizing. Even the odd
tweet or two can help increase Twitter's distraction level. That's 1-3 more
tweets in your stream that you'll want to read.

Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

engtech — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:56:23 -0000

What works best is turning off the application (whatever it is). If you have to load the application, it provides a nice disincentive to goofing off.

(says engtech as he's goofing off)

Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

elliottng — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:59:51 -0000

Have you ever noticed the uncanny similarity between the alert sounds of Twirl and that of a slot machine or game show? Right, Twirl and Twitter is addictive like a slot machine--you keep pulling the lever to see what you get.

I like the tip about setting the polling interview in Twirl to 10 min. Not sure I can get myself to do it but...

I never understand your point about pruning Followed where the person hardly ever updates. Who cares? They aren't distracting you if they don't update.

Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

jeffisageek — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:52:03 -0000

great suggestions...I know I just get away from twitter for awhile if I have something I must must do. I know all my messages will be there when i come back to it :)

its a fun tool but you cant let it control your life.

Re: Reduce Twitter’s Level Of Distraction While You Work

smbeebe — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:22:31 -0000

Excellent post! I like your examples of how to limit the twitter "distractions" and improve your productivity... nice! thank you!