Twitter The Magical Marketing Goldmine, so we are told...

Hello my friends,

There are so many misconceptions about Twitter that I feel it is important to write about the reality of life on Twitter.
The community of Twitter is currently being bombarded by well meaning (well most any way..) people who want us to believe that Twitter is a magical goldmine . They give credence to the myth that Twitter is a magical goldmine that you can harvest and become wealthy beyond your wildest dreams...

We are continually receiving direct and @ reply messages telling us, "leverage twitter and become wealthy", "use my system and get 3000 followers in seven days and make money", "Serious about using twitter for your marketing? You gotta see this" and many others...

Is Twitter a magic gold mine?

Not like so many would have as believe and madly click on their links breaking out our trusty Visa cards.
The truth is that Twitter is a gold mine, a gold mine of people who are there to share their lives with others are like minded. I have found a goldmine of people who have a heart, love to help others and enjoy communicating with this 140 character platform!
I have been able to meet and become with many fine people that I would not ever have met if it wasn't for Twitter and the power of social networking.

Social networking and Twitter being my personal favorite, is a modern day phenomenon. The riches are in the people!
The truth is just as in this wonderful world we live in there will always be those who prey on and those who fall prey to the promises of easy money, power and fame.

I have changed much of how I approach and interact with the people on social networking sites, yes I post links, my internet businesses are taking shape. We are making money online in recession proof businesses. The real value though is the friendships I have made and there will be many more as like minded people gravitate towards each other.
I also post the finds I come across of value, things that are interesting, helpful or just funny! I help those I can and try to boost any valid non profit that I deem worthy. These things are the value I provide.. I have many who comment every week, thanking me for sharing links, caring and playing music. It is great fun!

I recommend ignoring the stuff that we know is just straight up hog wash...lol as in real life.. actually Twitter has become a part of my real life..
The people are real, have real feelings, wants and desires and just want to make a connection!

The truth is and the beauty of Twitter is if my tweets, or someone elses disturbs you or goes against your core beliefs there is a little magic block button.. Use it if you must! I have used it, very rarely though. Twitter is truly opt in in that sense that if some tweeps are unbearable to you, just unfollow them. Very simple to this simple riding man..

The true goldmine of Twitter is not the money we have been making my friends it is you, it is the people. Unique individuals that are generous enough to share their lives, loves, likes, and gripes with us on Twitter!
Thanks for reading my rant and beyond all have fun, life is too short to stress about some small minded people that drive ya batty :-)

Mine the gold of Twitter! Reach out and give someone A SMILE, ENCOURAGE THEM, practice the qualities of a true friend and experience the true benefits of Twitter!
Have fun my tweeps:-)

Follow Friday! So here is my shot at it...

Ok for months Fridays are crazy here on Twitter, I mean I enjoy being recommended as much as anyone.It will not be any different in coming months either as more people follow me every day...
I also have made it a goal to thank every person who recommends me. A personal thing I think is important.
NOW dont take that wrong like I am telling you what to do!

The deal with me though is to treat people like you would like to be treated, in fact we should treat them better than I treat myself..lol.. more on that another time!
So I thank each person and always have been like how will I recommend my friends..
So for a while I didnt recommend anyone, just wasnt going to play then cause I could see what might happen.
Either I will be tweeting all day recommending the many great people I have met on Twitter or leave a lot out!
Sure enough the Fridays I have succumbed to the #followfriday peer pressure at the end, I would be like I forgot this person, and that person.. it was a difficult problem for me..
So I am keeping a list now, not just my friends, business partners ect but Tweeters I see actually helping others.
It has took the pressure off! I will recommend those I see helping others which has allready increased my Twitter awareness cause I watch the Twitter stream more now.
Well mrken is trying to catch you doing something nice for someone!

RC Club for Boys Mrken , Beatnik, Deb, Scott, Dillon

Every year we do two events a Swap Meet and a Pool Tournament to raise funds for The Rapid City Club for Boys.
We make a mini run out of it and present the check to the administrators.

It is a blast! We pass out stickers and last year key chains to the boys. They mob us!
It is a great time and rewarding experience every year.

08-17-07 034 RC Club for Boys Rags, Beatnik, Deb, Scott, Dil
Originally uploaded by mrkensworld777

Please visit the Rapid City Club for Boys site here http://www.theclubforboys.com/

This is their mission statement:

Our Mission
The Club for Boys is dedicated to providing positive experiences that develop self-esteem and character in a caring, safe, and fun environment for all boys.

Our Vision
The Club for Boys is committed to helping all boys meet their needs today so they can fulfill their potential tomorrow.

The Club for Boys Code
I will show my love for God in the way I treat my family, friends, and fellow members. I will show respect for our flag and our country, which has given me my freedom. I will show my gratitude for our club by displaying fair play, honesty, sportsmanship, and respect for the staff, club equipment, and my fellow members in all that I do. I will show kindness to others and will expect them to show kindness to me. I understand my membership depends on my ability to live up to this.

Our Cardinal Principles
1. We are for all boys
2. We are just for boys
3. We have an open door policy
4. Our dues are kept low so any boy can afford to belong
5. We are a non-sectarian organization
6. We are guidance oriented
7. No proof of good character or pledge is required
8. We are building centered
9. Our staff is professionally trained
10. We offer a varied and diversified program

We believe in helping our communities future and this is one way we do it...by giving our time and resources to this great outreach!

That is me on the left!

Twitter, so is it just for fun, to chat, for business or is it Real People Building Strong Bonds?

Actually Twitter is and has become way more than this title implies!

I am really enjoying my life on Twitter! I hope you will visit and rate a favorite lens of mine

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How about you?

The last four months have kind of blurred together since I joined this social media powerhouse, Twitter.com. and started hanging around the Twitterhood I now live in...
So much has taken place!

I have made new friends, found old friends, developed some great partnerships, have been helping many people develop their web presence, tweeted 12810 times to date, have been praised and criticized, received feedback positive and negative, learned many new things, applications, seen many money making systems, direct messages, blogs, web sites, opt in pages, dig deep every day to find the latest and best links to post, blipped great songs, listened to others blips, posted pics on twitpic, videos on Youtube.....ahhhh wow!

Twitter.com is definitely the hot spot to be!

I know there are many others and I also enjoy my friends on Facebook, TBD, MySpace ect, hands down though I spend the most time with folks on Twitter! It just is my favorite!

I have made some adjustments though! I get so involved every time I jump on that it is hard to get as much done as when I am not scanning tweetdeck, retweeting, repling ect...

The most important thing is not the ratings, the influence, the sales, the deals, the hype, pomp and circumstances... it is you! You and the relationships you are building while Twittering your time away!

In the months and years to come that have built strong, vibrant relationships on Twitter. Those we call when we need a little encouragement or some help getting over some tech issue.
We have a large slice of the internet world to help us define and redefine our systems and progress along the way.

We are approaching a huge change in the way the internet does business. The wealth and resources are transferring from the takers to real internet community, the givers and doers, the people who actually care and help people when no one will ever see or be able to repay you your help!
The truth is that Twitter is just plain fun, it has opened new door for multitudes of us to make friends, talk, network share and help each other.. It is way bigger than our programs, lists ratings, any and all of that!

It is about strong people helping each other to overcome and prosper in the most tumultious economic times this nation have seen in many years..

To all of my friends in the Twitterverse a big shout out and thank you from mrken777!