The title of this post is taken directly (stolen if you will) from a post on TwiTip. Since I’m giving it credit right at the beginning and linking directly to the post…I’m going to say it’s ok 
Anyway, the post makes two great points: Time your reading and Time your tweeting.
Specifically meaning, Twitter is a very simple tool…it’s probably the most complex simple tool you’ll ever use. It’s Twitter’s simplicity that makes it so dynamic. Everyone is free to use Twitter however they want (to a certain extent).For example, the linked TwiTip article makes the point
“Don’t waste your followers’ time, that is the quickest way to lose a reader.”
Well…ok, I get that…and if I’m following a business, website or authority in a particular field, yeah, that’s what I’m looking for. That’s some serious pressure though. If you’re just starting out and fall into any one of those categories, and you’re faced with that task, you may hesitate a little. Maybe you’re thinking “am I going to waste my followers’ time with this tweet?” It’s possible, but the more human you are the better.
In other words, Twitter is still growing and new businesses are jumping on all the time. The best way to get started is to just start doing it. Head on over and check out my Top 7 Twitter Commands Everyone Should Know post, then start Tweeting away. Be honest, be genuine and don’t try to scam or game your followers OR the system…because on Twitter, the commuity rules. If you piss off the community, then your sucess on Twitter is going to be minimal at best.
Back to the post on TwiTip though…I’m not saying that it’s totally off. In fact, I think it’s a great post, but a lot of my readers are new in the Twitter world, and I just wanted to point out that you shouldn’t think too hard about it at first. It takes time to get your groove on Twitter so don’t be afraid to jump in with both feet–just keep your eyes open when you do!
