Comments on: Twitter culture vs. Facebook culture

By: Social Media Etiquette Roundup: Understanding Cultural Norms | Community Organizer 2.0

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:56:03 +0000

[...] A personal coach’s experience of the two cultures: Twitter vs. Facebook culture [...]

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:30:10 +0000

Interesting perspective. I agree that they have different cultures. I think it depends what you use them for. I use Twitter to stay up-to-date with issues and thoughts about social media, and to get news updates. I use Facebook to connect on a more emotional level. It's probably because I actually know most of my Facebook friends and have never met most Twitter friends, so I find a deeper connection on Facebook. Deb’s last blog post..A great day in the worst month

By: KMcGill

KMcGill — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:14:18 +0000

Has anyone thought about comparing the age demographic of the average Facebook user with that of Twitter users? Facebook is likely preferred by college students and recent college grads. The age aspect could certainly explain the reason there is so much advertising on Facebook. College students and recent grads are usually on their own and so are starting to make decisions about things to buy. Also, college students still need to make connections with people to help them further their careers, which is why the opportunity to do more than just write a 140 word post about themselves is appealing, but may not be so important to those preferring Twitter.

Twitter users seem to be in their 30s or older, and less attached to the “connection” aspect of Facebook, possibly because they already have a career and are already “connected.” People with more life experience would be more attached to the “following” aspect of Twitter as a way to help them in other areas of their life by sharing problems and solutions. The social interaction on Facebook and Twitter are different because of who the users are.

I think the argument Lyabo made about of different cultures of Twitter and Facebook appealing to different people is correct. However, I think that considering the demographics of who prefers which site could help explain that difference and could be another thing to consider when thinking about which site’s culture you prefer.

By: Social Media Etiquette Roundup: Understanding Cultural Norms « Community Organizer 2.0

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:27:09 +0000

[...] A personal coach’s experience of the two cultures: Twitter vs. Facebook culture [...]

By: admin

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:17:20 +0000

Coach Jim, I love what you said. This is my point. We gravitate towards what feels good for us culturally. So you like networking with a few to have a deeper conversation. Not very broad, so you use Facebook. That is not an opinion, it is your expression of Facebooks’ resonance with your personal values. It is a fact for you. Thanks for your non dissenting opinion.

Jeanette, only you can understand about the hubbies coming around.

Christopher, Facebook has me connected with people from High school in Africa. It is so scary. And I think you bring up an excellent point. Social networking is not all about business. The relationship building component is what it is all about, whether it is business or personal.

Kelly, I was also blown away with all the support I got from twitter at that time. It was like being at a party and all the lights go out – we are all in the same boat. It creates an immediate feeling of intimacy. No more airs. Just the problem at hand.

Sherryyayn, I love how you actually filter stuff out systematically. It is great.

Thank you for all your great comments. I have a follow up post coming out on this soon.

Iyabo

By: Sherryayn

Sherryayn — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:27:29 +0000

What a great post! I completely agree. Twitter is a culture and a community where ideas, success, frustrations are all shared. There is a great amount of support from fellows. It's a great deal different from Facebook. I do not like a sales pitch on twitter and will unfollow if that's all I receive in someone's updates. But for those that shout out a new blog post or are excited about a product being completed and ready for launch, I am more than happy to take a look and spread the word. I want to help and support them in this fashion! Thanks again for sharing!--sherryayn Sherryayn’s last blog post..sherryayn: Why does WP 2.7 look like the free online version of WP? Is it supposed to or did simple scripts slip me one?

By: Coach Jim

Coach Jim — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:35:46 +0000

I have a dissenting opinion. I love working in both worlds, but I find the constant streaming of Twitter to be overwhelming, at times. If I’m out of office for a day, I return to find 30 pages of tweets. Too much, too much. So I’ve had to learn to let go of reading them all, and just skate across the pages doing a random walk. I enjoy getting to know many people… but paradoxically find myself sometimes thinking, when I see someone putting out 30 and 50 and 90 tweets: “I don’t want to know you THAT well!” Of course, I’m a Baby Boomer. I have never been good at holding 307 simultaneous conversations, like my kids do. I’m more into holding deeper conversations with a smaller number of people… and so for now, Facebook is my fave of the two.
My two cents!

By: Christopher

Christopher — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:00:13 +0000

Twitter is more immediately gratifying like I said, but at the same time, there is something magical about being connected to friends of mine from fifteen years ago again on Facebook... Best friends that I've lost touch with over the years, but now we are plugged in and via the news feed, it's like we are on the phone with each other every day, updating everyone with the latest in our lives. Christopher’s last blog post..Gardening Helps Man Put Life Back Together

By: Kelly Wissink

Kelly Wissink — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:32:27 +0000

As one who uses both Facebook and Twitter as my main social media sources, I have to say that I am “addicted” to Twitter. Getting to know someone in a “personal” way and yet sharing who I am and what I do with no pressure to “sell” has me smiling and excited to see my @replies and to experience the latest tweet “buzz”.

What truly blew me away was the support that everyone shared during the recent phishing attacks on Twitter. When trouble comes, true family sticks together and that is exactly what happened!

Thought provoking post, Iyabo! Thank you!

By: Good Vibe Coach

Good Vibe Coach — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:15:12 +0000

Facebook never grabbed me, but Twitter is irresistible! At least it has been to me. Something about the immediate and necessarily succinct communication that appeals. Don't you just love how those skeptical hubbies eventually come around? lol Great post, Iyabo! Jeannette Good Vibe Coach’s last blog post..The Folly of Working Toward Goals