Comments on: Twitter tips for mediators: how ADR professionals can get the most from this social media tool

By: Diane Levin

Diane Levin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:10:21 +0000

Hi, Dominique – thanks for letting me know that you’re on Twitter now, too. I’ve just followed you back and look forward to staying in touch with you there!

By: dominique.lopez-eychenie

dominique.lopez-eychenie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:22:35 +0000

Hi diane
What a good idea !
thanks you for the tips, i am now on twitter and i’am following ..you
@dlopezeychenie

By: Diane Levin

Diane Levin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:03:18 +0000

Kym, thanks so very much – you just made my day!

By: Kym Adams

Kym Adams — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:57:17 +0000

Thank you for sharing. I will put out on all my networks!

Kym

By: Diane Levin

Diane Levin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:29:35 +0000

Clayton, you’ve made some good points, and I totally understand why it doesn’t make sense for you. Twitter is definitely not for everyone, and I regret I didn’t point that out. It does pose real security risks (although so does your average city street if you walk along it with your wallet out, counting your cash publicly). And I have seen mediators boast of their prowess at the table in a way I’m not sure their clients would appreciate. You can embarrass yourself online all too easily if you don’t pay attention.

However, for my purposes it works just fine, and I’ve appreciated the connections I’ve made and the ones that I’ve deepened thanks to Twitter. It also in some ways works better than following blogs for me, in terms of learning news and information of interest – it’s the water cooler aspect of Twitter that I particularly like. But that’s me, and your needs are different.

No matter what, it’s a matter of finding the channels for connecting that work and make sense for you and your business, never mind what the rest of the lemmings may be doing. Thanks for a different perspective – it’s always good to hear from you.

By: Clayton Gilman

Clayton Gilman — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:31:26 +0000

Hi Diane, sorry, I’m “not on board” with any benefit from Twitter. It’ “too open” and yes, there is a criminal element, I could give examples I’ve read on professional posts I monitor, really dangerous. It’s a trend for now and is social and overwhelming. All of the “don’ts” tip the balance for me and it just not worth the time for B2B socializing rather than B2C networking, which is really what most users hope for… a contract or some practical result. It does have great value for big companies wanting to “brand” in every media channel they can and for social groups wanting to know which after hours club everyone is going to after the rave… but that’s it.

By: Diane Levin

Diane Levin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:59:05 +0000

Steve, you’re welcome, and thanks to you for giving all those good reasons for using Twitter. Todd, thanks for introducing yourself and saying hi. I’m glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed the posts here on Mediation Channel. I’ll be sure to look you up on Twitter.

By: Steve Mehta

Steve Mehta — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:14:08 +0000

Thanks for identifying my 22 reasons why I use twitter. You have some very good insights into how to use twitter and why. I agree with you, it is like the town square. It is also like the virtual water cooler. You get to chat for a little bit about the wonderful things going on in your business and life.

By: Todd Trevaks

Todd Trevaks — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:30:21 +0000

Hi Diane – an excellent article and very helpful to mediators. In fact I joined twitter last week and will use it to send information of interest to any who may be following me. I always appreciate the articles that you write and will follow you on twitter.
Kind regards
Todd

By: Diane Levin

Diane Levin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:35:23 +0000

Amy, you are so welcome! You are one of the first people to make me feel at home on Twitter, and I will always be grateful to you. Thanks so much for your comment – I truly appreciate it.