This cartoon sprung fully formed from a great post from Guy Kawasaki. I always learn something from Guy's blog, so it's a tribute of sorts to put together a cartoon entirely inspired by one of his posts.
Twitter can be overwhelming at first, like drinking through a firehouse. It definitely helps to understand the different archetypes there. Seek out the Mavens and Mensches.
But, more importantly, consider the type of Twitter user you want to be. Evolve beyond simple lifestreaming. Become a Maven or Mensch yourself. This is particularly essential for Brands. Tone down the overt selling, and inspire consumers by offering them something of real value.
Guy has a useful Twitter 101 primer.
Funny. Nice work, Tom!
What's the name for Male Bitches? (I think the fourth one should be named different as to not isolate one gender. I guess I ought to mention it to Guy;)
Posted by: @sherylrod21 | December 28, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Nice cartoon! Its a matter of sieving the sands to find the mavens and mensches! I didnt know what 'mensch' meant before, here is the link to its definition...
http://ninjawords.com/mensch
I retweeted Guy Kawasaki on this interesting cartoon post...
Posted by: Mohan Arun L | December 28, 2009 at 01:00 AM
Nice one!
Posted by: Saipower | December 28, 2009 at 07:54 AM
OMG I am all 6 :O
Posted by: Yaeli_Space | December 28, 2009 at 08:07 AM
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Posted by: Management Dissertation | December 28, 2009 at 08:45 AM
I think that I've been all six at one time or another! I only hope that I have now become more of a mensch but that is for others to decide. :)
Posted by: WillSaint | December 28, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Great cartoon, Tom! What's that they say about what a picture's worth? :-)
Posted by: Ted Simon | December 29, 2009 at 02:59 AM
That is right on the money. I'd be thinking about how many people just copy their idols/A-List celebs, and do I really want tyo know what they are drinking/eating right now? Will need to review my approach I think!!
Posted by: Richard | January 01, 2010 at 09:44 PM
Tom, this cartoon taught me a personal lesson. I blogged about it here:
http://admajoremblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/content-relevance-and-just-being-mensch.html
My New Year's Resolution is to be a mensch.
Posted by: Steve Schildwachter | January 11, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Tom, I would love to use this cartoon for a series of internal presentations I am preparing for @ work please contact me to discuss amontoya at aerometric.com
Posted by: Antonio Montoya | February 09, 2010 at 08:31 PM