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Bird House Rules: Episode #7 — The Zen of Retweet

Posted by Twitter's Tee Morris | Posted in Podcast, Twips, Twitter Topics | Posted on 23-11-2009

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A question I get a lot on Twitter is what the “RT” preceding a tweet is all about? That’s the “Retweet” and this episode spends some quality time talking about a popular method of making 140-character posts a viral sensation. I retweet. Many Twitterakians retweet. It’s a part of Twitter. This means that, of course, some users really abuse the retweet.

So for this particular Bird House Rules, take your shoes off at the door, assume the Lotus position, and breathe in deep. We are here to explore the Zen of Retweet.

Guest introduction by Viv

Featured movie and TV clips:

  • Star Wars
  • Aliens
  • Farscape
  • Stripes

Featured Resources on Twitter:

Album Artwork by Paul Fischer of Dancing Cat Studios

 

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