Trying to be an efficient social networker, I make it easy for myself and use the tools out there. What I post on Twitter automatically goes to my Facebook page. When I post on my Activerain Blog it automatically goes to Twitter which then goes to Facebook and so on and so on and so on. I really don't go on Facebook that often except to read a chain of comments when I am alerted, check out other friends once in a while or play games.
It finally occured to me why the @(reply) or dm(direct message) responses on Twitter are always so different than the chain of comments generated on Facebook with the same message. It is not a good or bad thing but demonstrates the difference of the two mediums.
Tweeters read the tweet and if they get so enticed they click on the link and read the surprise they open up and then respond. If the follower thinks it is worth sharing they then create the viral effect of RT(retweeting) spreading the insight of the message. They always anticipate some new life changing knowledge if they just click. If there is no link that 140 characters or less must be profound or else why would I be following you.
Facebook friends respond to the 140 characters or less without clicking through the link to read the post. Many times they are missing the intent of the message not taking into consideration all the information presentated and their comments reflect that. Many times the comments are amusing because you can tell they totally missed the point. Facebook friends are very into their comments.
Followers on Twitter seem to be all about the sharing of knowledge. Facebook Friends tend to share themselves.
I thought this tweet twittered today says it all: AndreaRealtor: RT @Swanepoel: RT @MIrealestate - Read somewhere that sharing is a human quality and a core principle of Web 2.0 and Social Media.
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