I've been using Twitter for a while now, and have roughly the same number of followers as those I follow. I was just browsing my lists, and got to thinking. Why are these people there? Most are people I previously knew from other websites and social networks. Many are those with common interest in blackberry devices. Some I have added because I agree with their views and opinions on current events, and some because I Disagree with them - just for exposure to differing views. There is a large number that were recommended by others I was already following, and yet others that were following me, and I liked what they had to say after viewing their posting history. A lot of celebrities are on my list - actors and actresses, comedians, models, and the like.
I still get random followers, and I have to wonder - Why? How does a person find me, what search terms did they use, which of the several links to my account did they use, and then - what prompted the decision to click that "Follow" button? I make an honest attempt to keep up with all of the updates, and reply as I can, or when needed. I do have quite a varied and interesting group of Tweeters, and am glad I have them.
With over 500 followers (which by no means is a huge amount), I just had to wonder. Why? Leave a comment and let me know what goes into your decision to follow certain people or not follow them. Tweet content, notoriety, large followings, looks... whatever it may be. Just curious.
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