Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter

2 Dec, 2008 Uncategorized

I must give credit to Ike Pigott (@ikepigott) for the idea of a “Top 10 People to Unfollow” list. Although I can easily think of several individuals I’d like to place on this list, I figured it would be too mean to actually call them out by name (and possibly result in a libel suit). So the list below contains ten archetypes that I’ve noticed on Twitter. I’m sure there are many others, so feel free to add your own in the comments section.

Update: Read the list below and then read the 2010 List: http://www.voiceoftech.com/swhitley/?p=846

1) The Pimp – The pimp is always looking for avenues of self-promotion. If almost every tweet is a reference to a blog post and even conversations end in links to posts, you’re following The Pimp.

NeckRelaxr: New Blog Post: Neck Relaxer big online sale! http://tinyurl.com/xi8xs

NeckRelaxr: New Blog Post: Have you had your neck relaxed? http://tinyurl.com/xi8xs

NeckRelaxr: @trumommy You must be tired after putting your kids to bed. I’ll bet your neck could use some help: http://tinyurl.com/xi8xs

2) Ultra Extreme – These people are not bad, they’re just overachievers. If you lead a regular life, you might feel a little inadequate after reading their tweets. Unless you enjoy feeling like more of a lazy slob than you already are, lift that forefinger and click the Unfollow button.

IronMarathon: Finished three miles. Preparing for bike ride up Mt. Tam. Breakfast after that.

IronMarathon: @skyhigh Are you ready for our jump over Sonoma this weekend?

IronMarathon: Back from kite boarding. Heading out to the bungee platform.

3) T.M.I. Freak – This twit isn’t afraid to let it all hang out. Whether it’s a bodily function or a random thought about killing everyone in the office, there are no limits or filters here. Unfollow, or you may become an accessory.

jax: I wonder how many calories there are in a booger.

jax: Listening to Dr. Demento, “Dead Puppies aren’t much fun.” Heh, heh.

4) Granola – Granola never met a cause he didn’t like. If a cause somehow pits Granola against “The Man” and the corporate elite, he is there. It’s best not to tweet about eating meat, driving a car, or most other normal activities when Granola is online.

grummer256: Heading over to the square right now. It may be a sit-in or a walk-out. Not sure yet.

grummer256: @student5 Dude, stop using blue ink. Black absorbs light & is more eco-efficient.

5) The Professor – The Professor is an intellectual who imparts his wisdom to his followers. He’s quick to guide you to the “correct” world view and is always willing to lend a sarcastic remark.

moreorless: Well color me red with your sanguine remarks. [chuckle]

moreorless: @ladyluck Of course your theory would be impossible to prove since that event occurred 25 years prior.

6) Troll Stalker – What can I say about this one? There’s always at least one troublemaker in the bunch. The Troll sneers at your earnest tweets and belittles your achievements. Don’t bother arguing with a troll, they will always get the last word. If you cross a troll, he just may turn into a Stalker. The Stalker will follow you on Twitter and every other social media site known (or yet to be created).

7) Ideologue – The ideologue is not really on Twitter to discuss anything. His mind is already made up and he’ll show you how wrong you are with copious links to extreme blogs and YouTube “proof.” The Ideologue is usually an extreme hater of one thing or another.

amerika: What a complete idiot. “Bush stumbles on White House steps”: http://youtube.com/dkdkdk

amerika: @mekkey It’s the Republicans and their “Commander in Thief.”

amerika: Filling up the VW from Bush’s Blood Pumps.

8 ) Sports Dude – Maybe you like sports, but which sport, and which team? Make sure you and Sports Dude are a perfect match or you will get way more play-by-play detail than you bargained for.

cubsfanatic: The ball just left his hand. #gocubs

cubsfanatic: It looks like it could be a slider. #gocubs

cubsfanatic: No swing on pitch number one. Get set for pitch two! #gocubs

9) Antisocial – Antisocial uses social media a lot, but that doesn’t mean he has to like it. He may be one of the top Twitter users, but he spends much of his time poking fun at other people’s use of social media.

kvetcher: Hey, here’s an idea, pick up the phone and call someone.

kvetcher: MySpace use is up 50% while library use is down 75%. #dumbasspeople

10) The Attendee – There are two things that this twit loves, Events and Hashtags.

lolgirl: Livetweeting the Social Sirens Conference. #socialsirensconf

lolgirl: Tony Seaver of “Be Your Best” is speaking. #socialsirensconf

lolgirl: You can be successful, but you must believe in yourself. #socialsirensconf

lolgirl: Never give up, but sometimes pause. [favorite!!!] #socialsirensconf

There you have my top-ten list of twits to unfollow. Did you see yourself in there? If so, it was completely unintentional. Can you guess which one I am? I’m not sure where I fit best, but I do know, “Dead Puppies” by Ogden Edsl really is a great song.

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406 Comments so far »

mousewords said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 3:30 pm

You have no idea how relieved I am that “The Chatterbox” isn’t on your list. There’s hope for me yet.
tamera kremer said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 3:32 pm

I’m sorry but you are so utterly wrong #swhitleyiswrong.

There are puppies dying in Winnipeg you know.

Would love your thoughts here – tinysmthg.com

Cheers,
T

ps – which one am I? :p
Steve Woodruff said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 3:47 pm

I would correct your obviously faulty worldview, except…HE JUST BURST THROUGH THE ENTIRE PUNTING TEAM AND COULD…GO…ALL…THE…WAY!!!!
Lacy Kemp said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 3:58 pm

I see a little bit of myself in a few of these things. I’ve used a hash tag, I tweet about sports (but definitely not the play by play) and I do mention my sport outings. Shux. Now I’m feeling sheepish. I’m going to bike home in the driving rain to make myself feel better.
skyM said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 3:58 pm

ahaha I guess if you don’t want to know the truth, don’t sit by you. I have unfollowed some lulus, especially here lately. Good luck
Shannon Whitley said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:10 pm

@mousewords – I don’t know why I didn’t include the Chatterbox – maybe that was hitting too close to home for me.

@tamera – I love the #swhitleyiswrong hashtag. Might make a good t-shirt.
Shannon Whitley said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:13 pm

@Steve, @Lacy, & @skyM

Too funny. I was hoping people would get into the comments. They’re often better than the original post. Thanks!
MackCollier said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:14 pm

Twitter Comment by @MackCollier (Mack Collier)…

Great list by @swhitley of the 10 ppl you should unfollow on Twitter. [link to post] – http://twitter.com/MackCollier/statuses/1035199892 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Justin Cresswell said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:16 pm

But you’ve left the crucial question open – how many calories ARE in a booger?

Great list, great idea, great post.
Mike Sabandijas said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:16 pm

well i see myself in some of those point list.
but is nice to see on a list. all we need a list!.
Scott Schablow said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:19 pm

Love it. Of course I’ve been each one of those at some point or another. You did forget one: The TOP 10 LIST MAKER. Unfollow them now. LOL.
shih_wei said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:22 pm

Twitter Comment by @shih_wei (Veronica Wei Sopher)…

RT @MackCollier Great list by @swhitley:10 ppl you should unfollow on Twitter. [link to post] — Too funny + great comments! – http://twitter.com/shih_wei/statuses/1035211044 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Bonnie Parrish-Kell said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:48 pm

And don’t forget someone like me, a Listener – someone who likes to “listen in” on interesting conversations in order to learn something new.

Of course, I pipe in once in awhile and tweet on a range of things, from mundane to profound. Well, the latter is open to opinion!
Bonnie Parrish-Kell said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 5:52 pm

Oops, long day. Listeners are okay – it’s those folks who start following you for the sake of driving up their numbers. Who can keep up with a ga-zillion tweeple?

Let’s not forget about the weird people who want to share their “photos” with you. Thank goodness for the “block” option.
Steve Hartley said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 6:02 pm

Whew! I thought you were going to actually name names!
CharissaCowart said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:17 pm

Twitter Comment by @CharissaCowart (Charissa Cowart)…

Are *YOU* on the list of twits to Un-Follow?? You better check! [link to post] – http://twitter.com/CharissaCowart/statuses/1035375511 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Arie (@amoyal) said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:22 pm

Hey, thanks for this post. I hope I’m not one of these. And I also want to know how many calories are in a booger!
amoyal said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:25 pm

Twitter Comment by @amoyal (AriÃ© Moyal)…

RT @MackCollier: Check this post by @swhitley again, Top 10 tweeters to unfollow: [link to post] – http://twitter.com/amoyal/statuses/1035389467 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
YatPundit said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:32 pm

well done!
Barbara Nixon said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:37 pm

In the last (almost) year that I’ve been on Twitter, I am confident that I’ve “met” every one of these people. And yes, I have unfollowed most of them. Some I stick with just for the pure joy of seeing how bad it can get. Thanks, Shannon, for making me smile.
einspruch said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:38 pm

Twitter Comment by @einspruch (Andrew Einspruch)…

RT @BethHarte: @shannonwhitley, bless your heart! Top 10 tweeters to unfollow: [link to post] – http://twitter.com/einspruch/statuses/1035406016 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
RichardGiles said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:40 pm

Twitter Comment by @RichardGiles (Richard Giles)…

LOL. Wondering which I am. RT @einspruch: RT @BethHarte: @shannonwhitley, Top 10 tweeters to unfollow: [link to post] – http://twitter.com/RichardGiles/statuses/1035411781 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Bert DuMars said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:47 pm

I have to admit it…I have been seduced into Twitter roles #8 & #10. Guilty as charged….especially during Michigan football games or Forrester Research conferences. The good news for my followers is that Michigan had a bad year, so no bowl games. Also, no more conferences the rest of the year…so, no more worries about #10…although I still get the occasional itch to tweet during meetings.

@bwdumars
planetrussell said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:48 pm

Twitter Comment by @planetrussell (Michael J. Russell)…

The Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] | RT @swhitley via @BethHarte – http://twitter.com/planetrussell/statuses/1035421210 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
bethanie said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:48 pm

Twitter Comment by @bethanie (bethanie)…

quite enjoying reading this while eating my cookie: [link to post] – http://twitter.com/bethanie/statuses/1035423186 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Ken Y said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:50 pm

Hilarious but very factual. Love your analysis!
MaryLopez said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:50 pm

Twitter Comment by @MaryLopez (M. Lopez)…

Here\’s the link: Top 10 not to follow [link to post] – http://twitter.com/MaryLopez/statuses/1035425435 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
bwdumars said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:51 pm

Twitter Comment by @bwdumars (bwdumars)…

RT @BethHarte: @shannonwhitley, Top 10 tweeters to unfollow: [link to post] – I am guilty of #8 & #10 – trying to improve everyday – http://twitter.com/bwdumars/statuses/1035427237 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Ken Y said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:53 pm

While I was reading over your “top 10″ list, I’ve been doing some self-analysis like some of the other commenters here. I’m hoping people aren’t following me because I fit any one of these! But you definitely raise a good point that you have to be balanced in your twitterings…and not excessive on one thing.
Mike Figliuolo said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:55 pm

Priceless. Thanks for the laughs. A few others to unfollow:

Peter Retweeter: Hasn’t had an original thought in his life so he retweets EVERYTHING he comes across. “RT @Insightful top 10 morons to unfollow”

Insecure Ivan: Wants everyone to love him and validate his existence. “Hey! Please follow me! Retweet me! Favrd me! Come rate my website & Digg it too!”

Etiquetteless Evan: Hasn’t learned the basic social norms of twitter. “Welcome new followers @Joe @Sue @Frank @Bill @Henry @Jim” ad nauseum

Clueless Corporate Chuck: He’s been directed by the head of marketing to “build the company brand using social media” but he has NO CLUE how twitter works. “Is RT real time?” “I’d reply but I can’t email you – there’s no name before the @ and no .com after the domain. Is twitter broken today?”

Enjoy. Please don’t unfollow me if you’re one of these people… I love all my followers

@Figliuolo
aprildunford said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:56 pm

Twitter Comment by @aprildunford (April Dunford)…

Hilarious post from @swhitley – The Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] #7\’s my personal fav. – http://twitter.com/aprildunford/statuses/1035432715 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Andrew Beeston said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 7:58 pm

You spell colour without a “u”! WHAT AN IDIOT!

*sigh*
Mike Russell said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:05 pm

Conspicuous by his/her absence is this person:

BlackHoleofEmotionalNeed: @twockstar if you follow me, I can DM you about your inconceivable brilliance. Pretty please.

BlackHoleofEmotionalNeed: Retweeting @twockstar’s inconceivably brilliant post on aardvark Manga http://tinyurl.com/mAsLowlvl3

BlackHoleofEmotionalNeed: @twockstar Amazing! You are inconceivably brilliant!
Kami Huyse said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:06 pm

I have to say that this is brilliant. You know that I am an attendee from time to time, but not every day. Maybe that is why you haven’t unfollowed me yet?

I do promote things from time to time, so you should add the promoter, whom isn’t as single-minded as the Pimp, but is likely to ask you to vote for them in the Hot Blogger contest (or best PR blog, lol).
kyeung808 said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:06 pm

Twitter Comment by @kyeung808 (Ken Yeung)…

Dare you to tell me you\’re not one of the 10 bad personalities out on Twitter: [link to post] c/o @swhitley – http://twitter.com/kyeung808/statuses/1035449676 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
tacanderson said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:12 pm

Twitter Comment by @tacanderson (Tac Anderson)…

the 10 people you should unfollow on twitter [link to post] – http://twitter.com/tacanderson/statuses/1035458866 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Justin Foster said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:14 pm

Great list! I have another one for you: Stalker. I actually have one of these. It is the brother of a former business partner who keeps making smart-ass comments about me to his 12 followers. We even came up for a Twitter word for people like this – “Twuss”.
AlyssaEK said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:16 pm

Twitter Comment by @AlyssaEK (Alyssa Evans-Keene)…

Love this: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter. [link to post] – http://twitter.com/AlyssaEK/statuses/1035464453 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Daniel Johnson, Jr. said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:21 pm

Wow, I think I’ve been many of these people.

See, what’s right for me may not be right for everyone else. I don’t post to Twitter for others only; I often post for myself. Your use of social media will probably vary from mine, and that’s okay. Right?

Even so, I love that you were able to boil it down to archetypes.
PrestoVivace said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:22 pm

Twitter Comment by @PrestoVivace (Alice Marshall)…

@kamichat RT @bwdumars wow @swhitley and I have completely different feeds [link to post] – http://twitter.com/PrestoVivace/statuses/1035473412 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Pam said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:26 pm

Oh you forgot one! The Griper! They use Twitter to do nothing but tell you what an idiot their intern or assistant (or someone else) is, and go on about it in 5 or 6 successive tweets… Several times a day. Nothing positive about anything else ever except how put upon they are. This gets old really fast! We all need to and like to vent now and then but there are those who don’t seem to do anything BUT vent and it’s pretty clear that they should invest in counseling- but never will!
Mike Russell said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:47 pm

We should probably include One Trick Pony (OTP), as well. This person’s pretty easily identifiable, however, so unless you’re also into his/her very particular pony, the odds are you probably won’t follow an OTP to begin with …unless you decide to follow him/her based on an a rare, off-topic post that’s actually relevant to normal people:

AntarticWaddler13:Really happy about donating a pint at the Red Cross blood drive.

So far, so good. But then…

AntarticWaddler13:Headed out to the Albanian Penguin Cosplay Meetup. Woot!

AntarticWaddler13:Whoa. @GentooGal is speaking about the best kind of velcro for Rockhopper costume commissions. #albanianpenguincoscon08

AntarticWaddler13:@krisbroguean Please RT and tell all your followers about our new blog – http://AlbanianPenguinCosplay.nu
joel said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:51 pm

Shannon, that is hilarious, nicely done. You have the sardonic wit of Kingsley Amis and the keen powers of observation of de Tocqueville. (Can you guess which type I am trying to be?)

Seriously, thanks for the comic relief. I’m sure your post will cause a lot of Twitter folks to reconsider their “strategies,” though it’s certainly not aimed at me. I don’t think. Is it?
jpostman said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:56 pm

Twitter Comment by @jpostman (Joel Postman)…

Possibly the best Twitter-related blog post of the year, @swhitley \’s \”Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter\” [link to post] – http://twitter.com/jpostman/statuses/1035523075 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
MicheleMullen said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 8:59 pm

Twitter Comment by @MicheleMullen (MicheleMullen)…

That is funny stuff! Thanks for sharing @Infosourcer RT Top 10 People to Unfollow on Twitter: [link to post] – http://twitter.com/MicheleMullen/statuses/1035525794 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
DenverPR said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:01 pm

Twitter Comment by @DenverPR (Maggie Holben)…

Interesting, now there\’s people to UNfollow on Twitter – [link to post] – just when we learned how to follow – http://twitter.com/DenverPR/statuses/1035528351 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
bibliotech said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:02 pm

Twitter Comment by @bibliotech (i palindrome i)…

I love this post! [link to post] I\’ve already encountered a few of the sports freak and the ultra extreme. – http://twitter.com/bibliotech/statuses/1035530713 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
randallfunk said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:03 pm

Twitter Comment by @randallfunk (randallfunk)…

Top 10 types of People to UNfollow on Twitter – good read! [link to post] – http://twitter.com/randallfunk/statuses/1035530377 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Mother_Tongue said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:04 pm

Twitter Comment by @Mother_Tongue (Heather Chapman)…

Retweeting the hilarious @swhitley \’s \”Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter\” [link to post] – http://twitter.com/Mother_Tongue/statuses/1035533476 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
CincyRecruiter said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:05 pm

Twitter Comment by @CincyRecruiter (Jennifer McClure)…

Reading Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] – http://twitter.com/CincyRecruiter/statuses/1035535337 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
hbobier said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:06 pm

Twitter Comment by @hbobier (hbobier)…

RT @DenverPR : A useful list of who you might be better off NOT following: [link to post] – http://twitter.com/hbobier/statuses/1035537141 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Marian said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:08 pm

Oh God..now I have to un-follow everyone…including myself!
mspecht said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:09 pm

Twitter Comment by @mspecht (Michael Specht)…

RT @CincyRecruiter Reading Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] – http://twitter.com/mspecht/statuses/1035541181 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
tracyphaup said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:10 pm

Twitter Comment by @tracyphaup (Tracy Phaup)…

RT: @jpostman \”Possibly the best Twitter-related blog post of\” 2008 @swhitley \’s \”Top 10…People to Unfollow on Twitter\” [link to post] – http://twitter.com/tracyphaup/statuses/1035543243 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcat...
microblogbuzz said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:12 pm

Twitter Comment by @microblogbuzz (microblogbuzz)…

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley [link to post] – http://twitter.com/microblogbuzz/statuses/1035545318 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
msomustek said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:13 pm

Wow, this post makes me feel lucky to be following such awesome people on Twitter. Then again, I don’t use twitter for a job… it’s sheer distraction, information, and fun! I follow pundits, news services, SEO folks, SM nuts, moms, activists, artists, fellow professors, fellow nerds, etc. I enjoy the diversity.

@msomustek
marenhogan said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:13 pm

Twitter Comment by @marenhogan (marenhogan)…

this is toooooooo funny, thx @cincyrecruiter [link to post] – http://twitter.com/marenhogan/statuses/1035545272 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
AuctionDirect said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:15 pm

Twitter Comment by @AuctionDirect (Eric Miltsch)…

@CincyRecruiter : RT [link to post] – Great list – http://twitter.com/AuctionDirect/statuses/1035548518 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Bill Parlaman said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:21 pm

I just unfollowed you because of this post

Just kidding. Cool post. Thanks!
catchakiki said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:22 pm

Twitter Comment by @catchakiki (anique vered)…

RT @tracyphaup @jpostman Possibly the best Twitter related blog post of 08 @swhitely\’s Top 10 people 2 unfollow on Twitter [link to post] – http://twitter.com/catchakiki/statuses/1035558766 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
David Benjamin said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:27 pm

It’s nice to read something that isn’t so serious ever now and then and still be entertained. Well written post, enjoyed the humor.
elliottng said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:36 pm

Twitter Comment by @elliottng (Elliott Ng)…

LOL RT @jpostman best Twitter blog post of the year @swhitley \’s \”Top 10 List of People to *Unfollow* on Twitter\” [link to post] – http://twitter.com/elliottng/statuses/1035575841 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
tweetmeme said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:39 pm

Twitter Comment by @tweetmeme (tweetmeme)…

@swhitley [link to post] Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley – http://twitter.com/tweetmeme/statuses/1035581210 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
twittes said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:40 pm

Twitter Comment by @twittes (twittes)…

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter: So the list below contains ten archetypes that I?ve noticed.. [link to post] – http://twitter.com/twittes/statuses/1035581958 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
twittermoms said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:46 pm

Twitter Comment by @twittermoms (Megan)…

Love it – Check out @swhitley\’s \”Top 10 List of People to *Unfollow* on Twitter\” [link to post] (thanks, @elliotng!) – http://twitter.com/twittermoms/statuses/1035588542 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
CK said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:46 pm

Can this please be carved in stone and set a top a mountain somewhere… or at least be reprinted by major media? (though no one will get it as they’re not on twitter)

I swear, at the very least, this deserves its own site. Just its own page.

It’s so good, pal.
bryanbennett said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:50 pm

Twitter Comment by @bryanbennett (Bryan Bennett)…

love this RT from @jpostman – @swhitley \’s \”Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter\” [link to post] – http://twitter.com/bryanbennett/statuses/1035595379 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
all_moms said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 9:51 pm

Twitter Comment by @all_moms (Alias for all Moms)…

RT Love it – Check out @swhitley\’s \”Top 10 List of People to *Unfollow* on Twitter\” [link to post] .. http://poprl.com/6uc – http://twitter.com/all_moms/statuses/1035594823 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Lori Ann said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 10:02 pm

This is SOOO funny. I hope I don’t fit any of these categories… my pet peeve is the pimp, though I usually see it like this:

shopname: Just listed: Cute little thing I made! http://tinyurl.com/whatever

NeckRelaxr: Just listed: It comes in red now too! http://tinyurl.com/whatever

NeckRelaxr: Sale! Check out our new colors: http://tinyurl.com/whatever

Those people get un-followed from my list really quickly.
ejly said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 10:08 pm

Great list, I found you from @twittermoms http://twitter.com/twittermoms/status/1035588542 – but I’m sad that Dr. Demento is associated with bad tweetiquette.

Here’s another archetype suggestion: people who too-frequently make mashup words starting with twitter or tweet… oh, never mind that.
MyMobileGeek said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 10:10 pm

Twitter Comment by @MyMobileGeek (John Chino)…

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on.. [link to post] – http://twitter.com/MyMobileGeek/statuses/1035618934 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
snarkylady said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 10:13 pm

Twitter Comment by @snarkylady (Jessica)…

@sirtwist You\’ll enjoy this one: [link to post] – http://twitter.com/snarkylady/statuses/1035623184 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Chris (Amateur Traveler travel podcast) said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 10:14 pm

OK you made me laugh at the “Sports Dude” part, but you never said if the pitch was called a ball or a strike!
planetrussell said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 10:15 pm

Twitter Comment by @planetrussell (Michael J. Russell)…

@Figliuolo Thoroughly enjoyed your additions to @swhitley\’s \”Top 10\” Twundesirables – [link to post] – http://twitter.com/planetrussell/statuses/1035624931 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Elizabeth said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 10:16 pm

hee hee…very entertaining. sadly, i don’t think there’s anyone on twitter who doesn’t fit into one of these categories… if a tweeter tweets in a forest and there’s no one around to read it, did it actually happen?
lruettimann said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 10:47 pm

Twitter Comment by @lruettimann (Laurie)…

@cincyrecruiter You can unfollow me now that I just blogged about my cats & food rituals. [link to post] I\’m #11: crazy cat mom. – http://twitter.com/lruettimann/statuses/1035661207 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Willowbottom said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 11:13 pm

Okay, I love lists – and I especially like this one. Having employed some of your advice, I already pulled off about 10 people who, frankly, totally bugged me but I thought it’d be rude to unfollow them. Learning that they won’t get an alert when I do that assuaged my concerns.

That said, I’ve learned that I’m probably the Ultra Extreme combined with the unmentioned/uncategorized Self-Conscious Chatterbox. Do I tweet too much? Am I boring? Am I too smug? Oh, God, the insecurity of it all!
nerdseyeview said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 11:17 pm

Twitter Comment by @nerdseyeview (nerdseyeview)…

RT @elliottng: @swhitley \’s \”Top 10 List of People to *Unfollow* on Twitter\” [link to post] cracked me RIGHT up. – http://twitter.com/nerdseyeview/statuses/1035691867 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Liz said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 11:17 pm

My god! I’m going to have to go unfollow myself – ten times!
swhitley said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 11:42 pm

This is great. Thanks for joining in on the fun.

A couple of people misread the humor. Most of us are all of these things…and none of them. As ‘Cliche Guy’ says, “Write for yourself and make Twitter whatever you want it to be.”
tamera kremer said,

Wrote on December 2, 2008 @ 11:46 pm

@swhitley sheesh. Misread indeed! I told you already #swhitleyiswrong.
Cathleen Rittereiser said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 12:07 am

Very funny, especially liked the #gocubs one. I also unfollow anyone that says anything mean about anything I’ve said. I’d rather they be quiet or ignore me if they don’t like what I had to say. I particularly unfollow those that use the DM to say something mean.

The rising class of people to unfollow is hard to describe, but it’s someone that sounds good and interesting when they follow you, maybe kind of self-helpish and new-agey, so you follow them back. They immediately DM you to thank you for following them and proceed to tweet all kinds of weird stuff and pitches for their blog, podcast and weight loss program. “Snake Tweet Salesmen”?
Colleen said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 1:22 am

you #idiots there are 12 calories in average boogar. Now I’ve got 2 scrape toejam and then go train for the next ironman contest BTW buy my fitness program http://tinyurl/24×098
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Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 4:09 am

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Rebecca Levinson said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 6:34 am

Thanks for the read with my morning coffee. Hilar- I think I am following at least 5 of the types you described.
More on Twitter, the Positives/Negatives and Sturgeon./Twitter is Dominating » Delusions of Adequacy said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 7:34 am

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davefleet said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 7:51 am

Twitter Comment by @davefleet (davefleet)…

@swhitley I seem to fall into #2 on your list… sorry to see you go [link to post] – http://twitter.com/davefleet/statuses/1036226099 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
PastormacsAnn said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 8:29 am

This is great! Right on the mark!
Kami Huyse said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 8:32 am

Shannon;

Been thinking about it and have one more Archtype for you.

The Politico – There is nothing as interesting as this persons political party and getting out the vote.

vote2day – Sarah Palin sucks and has pig lips!

vote2day – If you ever thought of voting for the other party read this http://www.sarahpalinsucks.com

vote2day – If you see anything at the polls, DM me directly, no unsubstantiated rumor will go unreported

What do yuu think?
Mark Dykeman said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 8:51 am

Thank goodness the “obviously fake avatar” category wasn’t included!
malenalott said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 9:48 am

Twitter Comment by @malenalott (Malena Lott)…

Funny. I like following overachievers, tho. Check out @swhitley\’s \”Top 10 List of People to *Unfollow* on Twitter\” [link to post] – http://twitter.com/malenalott/statuses/1036437192 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Dave said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 9:53 am

I totally agree. Dead Puppies aren’t much fun.
Julie Fogg said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 10:27 am

Between your list of 10 and what I found in the 90 comments (ya, it was worth the read), I can skip blogging about The 10 Commandments of Twitter to my female entrepreneurs group. You complete me. *makes the hand gesture associated with the phrase*
Liz said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 10:30 am

I think I’ve unfollowed all of the sports Twitterers and I was one of them during the Olympics! My apologies!

Shannon, do you mind if I add a few more?

1) What’s Yours is Mine: Like Peter Retweeter, s/he frequently reTweets other people’s posts but either doesn’t credit the person who originally wrote it or doesn’t even acknowledge that it’s a reTweet.

2) Fail Whale: These people have zero patience with anything but especially technology. “Problems with my iPhone–FAIL!”, “Melissa gave me wrong directions to the restaurant–FAIL!” Identified by their continual spewage of frustration with the limitations of people & life, their oversensitivity and their lack of an ability to roll with the punches.

3) Babbling Brooks: Twitterers who Tweet while inebriated. They can sometimes be entertaining to read as an observer unless you are looking for a statement to actually make sense. Incoherent, sometimes full of “I <3 everyone!”, “FTW!” or “Nom nom nom…” statements. They also like to Tweet their location whenever they are out on the town so everyone else knows what a great time they are having.

4) Everybody’s BFF: People who mainly respond to celebrity Twitterers in the hope of getting an acknowledgment of their existence. They are extremely validated when if this occurs whether the response is positive or negative.

5) Never Got Over High School: These folk are notable for their incessantly positive, perky Tweets and an excessive use of exclamation points (sometimes over a dozen), use of all caps, and abuse of Twitter Key icons. It’s like they are writing in their best friends’ yearbook.

I was going to include people who Tweet while they are cooking, listing every ingredient but I get hungry when I read their Tweets and go to the store so they serve some purpose! Their Tweets just make me wish I was visiting at their house!

Lastly,

6) The analyst (me): Subjects everything to scrutiny looking for a deeper meaning. Sometimes a Tweet is just a Tweet.
ethanD said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 11:37 am

So true I’ve unfollowed many tweeps like that.

I would also add

The Aggregator

who inputs every RSS feed they own through twitterfeed, delicious, flickr, blogs, (much overlap)
kellyrfeller said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 11:43 am

Twitter Comment by @kellyrfeller (Kelly Feller)…

This is one of the most hilarious things I\’ve seen in a while. Top 10 people to unfollow on Twitter. Are you one? [link to post] – http://twitter.com/kellyrfeller/statuses/1036647218 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
missburrows said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 11:55 am

Every day I wake up and try to get people to unfollow me, but they just won’t…and I do things you didn’t even include in your list!

Oh well.
CeeBee said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 12:04 pm

There’s definitely another – the Rapid Fire Shooter – whose tweets come like machine gun fire every .023 seconds or so. You have to unfollow someone who shoots you dead with so much ammo.
Jennifer said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 12:09 pm

Don’t forget those close, personal friends like “xyzwwdkfna” or “wtfsdfoncle”. Um yeah, if you’re not using a name I can recognize, I don’t think I want to hear from you!

As for the play by play tweeters (sports and/or events), that’s why we need a twitter mute button so, assuming those aren’t the ONLY things you tweet about, I can at least filter out some of the noise.
belleadorn said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 12:38 pm

Very Funny!

I think it’s sorta nice though to welcome new follows. I’ve just become to lazy to keep up with it.

Yes, there are whiners that drive me insane, those that are too chipper happy (okay sometimes I’m guilty of that myself), the constant chatty ones- like all day long! People that use foul language. These are the ones I unfollow along with those that stop following me too.

Great post. And you’re getting tons of comments too. I’m jealous! Tina
Dan said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 1:22 pm

Very good observations. But you’re talking about repetitive behavior, right? I mean, everyone has dark moments where they tweet something they like, don’t like, or link to an occasional blog post. If I “unfollowed” everyone who posted one of these tweets, my follows would drop to about 50 and Twitter would frankly be a much less interesting place.
funkatron said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 2:15 pm

Twitter Comment by @funkatron (Ed Finkler)…

I remember unfollowing some social media chick because she kept posting from a Dane Cook concert. [link to post] – http://twitter.com/funkatron/statuses/1036866959 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Jennifer said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 2:17 pm

You hit the nail on the head with all 10! I don’t think I come close to fitting in to any of them. :phew:
Melissa said,

Wrote on December 3, 2008 @ 5:34 pm

These crack me up. I have followed and then unfollowed all of these folks at one time or another. You did leave out the chatterbox though. Ask yourself “could this just as easily be a DM?” occasionally to make life easier on the rest of us. That’s my opinion, anyway.
Chanux said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 7:27 am

Agree with some. disagree with some others. Good that you put up a list. I can warn people with this .

I hate people who “Chat on Twitter”. Did you have them on the list?
Cindy said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 8:14 am

Very funny! I wanted to Google (c’mon, you all know someone was going to!) the booger info but Colleen beat me to it which is good because I couldn’t handle reading some of the answers… can you say **gag**??? Makes me do that just thinking about them again… Thanks for the fun!
Top 10 pessoas para deixar de seguir no Twitter | GuraveHaato desu ka? said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 9:26 am

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Evie said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 10:05 am

LOL!!! I resemble several of the unfollows … oops …
susan mernit said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 12:57 pm

Hysterical and spot on!
Tim said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 1:05 pm

Great post! definitely made me laugh, you hit a bunch of typical behaviors spot on!
Donna Jackson said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 1:05 pm

hey I’ve got one for you. The guy who has time to analise… sorry analyize his followers.
the guy who gets others to do his promoting and calls his posts GOLD!. let me think?…the analising golddigger
Just Some Guy said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 1:13 pm

zomg i’m all of these! /unfollows self/
Alan Chamberlain said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 2:33 pm

The Romance Victim
milf999: babe, what’s going on? do you want to get back together? or are u being nice? tell me the truth
milf999: aw, ur so sweet, only if i could be with you <3
milf999: I wish i had someone to txt!!! Losing “friends” sux!
milf999: u said i was clingy and annoying. i have no clue what i did.
milf999: not all scars show. not all wounds heal. sometimes you just cant see the pain someone is feeling
milf999: Someone asked if I missed you, I walked away and whispered, “So much”
milf999: I love you, but I feel you don’t love me back. I know you are keeping something from me. Please tell me…
milf999: I AM CHANGING MY FU*KING CELL PHONE NUMBER! SCREW U

And so forth. And yes, those are real posts (but fake handle)…

–Ax
Ted R. said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 2:55 pm

Thx for the LOLz!
Angela Gunn (@agunn) said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 3:38 pm

This list is composed of win and yes. (Even though I apparently am type 7.5 — the Ideologue Sports Nut, prone to blogging political debates as if they were playoff games. Oh well, 2012 is a long time off…)

And let us not forget The Statistician, who compulsively tweets about her/his user numbers and ranking, especially when cadging a little boost in the stats. Dangerous to self and others when scanning their Unfollow logs. Which, I suppose, means that @swhitley’s list is their world’s version of kryptonite?
Jamming on Twitterville » The Buzz Bin said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 3:51 pm

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Shannon Whitley said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 3:56 pm

@Kami – Politico would have definitely been twit #11.

@Donna Jackson – Now you’re making fun of me and that’s never allowed. #swhitleyiswrong

I love all the creative additions. Thanks for making me laugh.
Deliriousgirl said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 8:51 pm

Heyyyyy, I do recognize a lot of these types. I come close sometimes to TMI, probably. I realized today that I told a zillion people that it was 2pm and I was still in my pajamas! Of course the realization hit right as I hit the reply button and it was gooooooone. . .
Deliriousgirl said,

Wrote on December 4, 2008 @ 11:48 pm

AND the people who keep trying and trying to tell everybody else what to do when they have NO IDEA where the other person is coming from at all! @cheeky_geeky
Jesmond Darmanin said,

Wrote on December 5, 2008 @ 8:27 am

any twitter-er that doesnt post twits in english should be on the list…
stevekinney said,

Wrote on December 5, 2008 @ 9:01 am

Twitter Comment by @stevekinney (Steve Kinney)…

A list of the top ten people to UNFOLLOW on Twitter (Not me, please). [link to post] How many of these people are you following? – http://twitter.com/stevekinney/statuses/1040363606 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Colin said,

Wrote on December 5, 2008 @ 9:43 am

Am I the only person who thinks that they are in all those categories?
threeundertwo said,

Wrote on December 5, 2008 @ 5:02 pm

The nosher: has to tell you what they are having for every meal, and seems to go to a chic restaurant every single day.

For the record – I don’t care what you’re eating! Reminds me of that youtube about Hitler and Twitter.
(Anti) Social-Lists 12/7/08 | (Anti) Social Development said,

Wrote on December 7, 2008 @ 6:11 am

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sdlghj said,

Wrote on December 7, 2008 @ 7:01 am

Who are you to judge?
Shirley said,

Wrote on December 7, 2008 @ 10:06 am

Hillarious. I don’t have too many followers on tweet, so I haven’t started the pruning process. But I’ll bookmark this post for future use.

Thanks.
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Wrote on December 7, 2008 @ 8:39 pm

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Representative Expression said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 9:53 am

Glad not to be mentioned in a Tweet…

The following gave me a chuckle, and given the large number of Twitter accounts I run/manage, I was glad to see that no names were mentioned. Itâ€™s probably the one and only time Iâ€™m glad not to be mentioned in……
The Burnman said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 9:55 am

Hey! You forgot one!

11) People who use Magpie.
nancy (aka moneycoach) said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

HA! I’d forgotten the Dead Puppies song — the last time I sang it was in my short-lived career as a camp counsellor. Go figure.
Linnet Woods said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 12:44 pm

So how much does a dead puppy weigh then?
Ashley K. Edwards said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 12:51 pm

I think it also depends on if you personally know the person behind the Tweet. For example, most of our (IZEA) followers know our Tweets are going to be about contests, promotions, new blog posts, or tips/useful information.

We’ve set the expectation level for this, so our Followers don’t mind that we might link-out or have a click-thru to an informational page.

Overall, though, I understand where you’re coming from with this list.
@wyndsong said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 12:55 pm

Too funny! I totally know some of these people, I’d have to say that I’m somewhere between the chatterbox and the listen in-er! LOL! How about the ultimate Joiner? I have a bad habit of joining every social network available.. it’s an addiction and admitting it is the first step
Derek said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 1:03 pm

Very well done. Between April and October I’m afraid I am The Sports Guy. Thank you for helping me realize what a monster I truly am.
Drewko said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 1:07 pm

I can’t say that I like this post. The 10 listed here are kind of what MAKES Twitter. You took away my smile today. Thanks.
Barbara said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

OMG u forgot the ppl who only spek in LOLspeak or acronyms LOL WTF??
kthnkxbi
Derek said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 1:25 pm

Get a sense of humor, Drewko. I’m willing to bet you have your lawyer’s number on speed-dial too. Lighten up.
Tom O'Brien said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 1:55 pm

You forgot the Travel Tweeter:

@traveltweeter getting on the plane now – LAX to MIA

@traveltweeter sitting next to a guy with a Nokia N95 – cool

@traveltweeter couldn’t we get a B gate at ORD, just once?

@tomob
akeorlando said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 2:00 pm

And also the drunk Tweeter (the new drunk dialer)!
@jaysolo said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 3:02 pm

Is it OK to be a combo of some of those types?
Lucretia Pruitt said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 4:36 pm

Wow! You hit a nerve apparently! lol…

Me? I’m totally a combo of #5 and #10 – and utterly unapologetic about it!! (okay, maybe somewhat – I created @geekmommylive to avoid hashtagging my friends to death when I’m livetweeting a conference…)

But seriously? It’s okay to unfollow me. I’ve revised how I perceive Twitter following… as long as you reply to my @’s? Fine by me. My stream isn’t for everyone.
Links for December 8th » the metafictional blues said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 8:07 pm

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Sarah Crisman said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 8:09 pm

Thank you! That was delightfully accurate.

I am also glad you didn’t add The Chatterbox to the list (I was worried!).

Nice work.
Dayngr said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 8:49 pm

That was a perfect post!
Sierra Night Tide said,

Wrote on December 8, 2008 @ 10:03 pm

I’m a bitch, I’m a Pimp
I’m a Attendee, I’m a mother
I do not feel ashamed
I’m your hell, I’m your dream
I’m nothing in between
You know you wouldn’t want it any other way
Ginger said,

Wrote on December 9, 2008 @ 12:43 am

Ha! I never really thought of myself as a pimp… did give me a good laugh though. I do add in my occasional website, but my goal in my business is to help people help themselves. I am also here to learn, I’ve been on myspace for years but starting on a whole new web presence… I’m also kind of an eavesdropper, so Twitter of course is very interesting!. People Fascinate Me!!! Have a fun day! @renewed1
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Wrote on December 9, 2008 @ 5:30 am

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WebVixn said,

Wrote on December 9, 2008 @ 11:13 am

Twitter Comment by @WebVixn (Cyndi Smith)…

HIlarious and so true: [link to post] Who to UN-follow on Twitter. Thanks @JustinSMV for sharing! – http://twitter.com/WebVixn/statuses/1047520584 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Cyndi said,

Wrote on December 9, 2008 @ 11:26 am

THANK YOU! Good for a laugh but so poignant. Should be required reading for the avalanche of new Twits joining every day.
Shey Smith said,

Wrote on December 9, 2008 @ 11:51 am

I may just be a #8 — thanks for putting up with me
Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Business on Twitter said,

Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 7:57 am

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davidtweets said,

Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 9:17 am

Twitter Comment by @davidtweets (David Smith)…

RT Octane Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] I think I see myself in there… Darn! – http://twitter.com/davidtweets/statuses/1049347338 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
riomx said,

Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 10:31 am

I really liked how all of the ideologue examples featured criticism of Bush. Cause, you know, it’s only the left-leaning that are “haters”
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Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 12:43 pm

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KrisRzepkowski said,

Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 9:38 pm

Twitter Comment by @KrisRzepkowski (Kris Rzepkowski)…

Reading top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter. I like the Pimp and the Atendee is growing on me. [link to post] – http://twitter.com/KrisRzepkowski/statuses/1050651544 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Tim Tyrell-Smith said,

Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 10:14 pm

Thanks for the new guard rails. I will now be amongst the straight and narrow in my tweets.
chibialfa said,

Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 10:28 pm

Twitter Comment by @chibialfa (Alfa Aphrodita)…

funny list of annoying twitter personalities [link to post] (I felt insecure when reading them) via @erinnorton – http://twitter.com/chibialfa/statuses/1050714474 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Michael C. Cordell said,

Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 10:45 pm

I feel all dirty and unloved now. Can someone tell me how to unfollow myself?
Hugh said,

Wrote on December 10, 2008 @ 11:13 pm

What about The Asshole?
aaronjuliuskim said,

Wrote on December 11, 2008 @ 8:22 am

Twitter Comment by @aaronjuliuskim (Aaron Kim)…

Found this in a comment by @wonderwebby in Blog Central: [link to post] (people to unfollow on Twitter). I\’m guilty of a few – http://twitter.com/aaronjuliuskim/statuses/1051381230 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
Kristin Andrews said,

Wrote on December 11, 2008 @ 9:21 am

I think the title of this article should be “Which Twitter Personality Are You?”
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Wrote on December 11, 2008 @ 11:03 am

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ailey said,

Wrote on December 11, 2008 @ 11:55 pm

Twitter Comment by @ailey (ailey)…

I\’m new to this. Just read my friend\’s twitter re 10 types of Twitter friends to unfollow [link to post] so I know what to avoid. – http://twitter.com/ailey/statuses/1052939275 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
ericmakesmusic said,

Wrote on December 12, 2008 @ 11:24 am

Twitter Comment by @ericmakesmusic (Eric Campbell)…

RT @TJsDJs Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] Very funny. has me worried though. Thanks TJ. – http://twitter.com/ericmakesmusic/statuses/1053879026 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
StarLITpr said,

Wrote on December 12, 2008 @ 6:18 pm

Twitter Comment by @StarLITpr (~L~)…

RT: @tjsdjs: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (a few of u will be unfollowed soon) – http://twitter.com/StarLITpr/statuses/1054543676 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
ahynes1 said,

Wrote on December 13, 2008 @ 10:33 am

As a ideological, professorial, antisocial, “granola” attendee, I sure hope you don’t follow me.
MicHirschbrich said,

Wrote on December 14, 2008 @ 12:10 am

Twitter Comment by @MicHirschbrich (Michael Hirschbrich)…

10 reasons to \”UNFOLLOW\’ on twitter – should become our \”bible\”: [link to post] – http://twitter.com/MicHirschbrich/statuses/1056495835 – Posted using Chat Catcher (http://www.chatcatcher.com/) …
weekly (weekly « Come Sit Awhile) said,

Wrote on December 14, 2008 @ 1:31 pm

[...] Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley [...]
Callista said,

Wrote on December 14, 2008 @ 7:29 pm

That was really funny! I’m none of those!
650 Days of Twitter : Todd Earwood said,

Wrote on December 15, 2008 @ 10:09 pm

[...] folks at Hubspot.
Turulcsirip - 4b415241 said,

Wrote on December 16, 2008 @ 6:41 am

[...] 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter: http://www.voiceoftech.com/swhitley/?p=611 « előző | 4b415241 — 2008. 12. 16. [...]
Top 4 Methods of Using Twitter for Business | The Cheeky Marketeer said,

Wrote on December 16, 2008 @ 4:37 pm

[...] List of 10 People to Unfollow on Twitter [...]
..::DALGREV::.. » Post Topic » Unfollowers said,

Wrote on December 17, 2008 @ 4:13 am

[...] a ver la lista de los 10 tipos de personas para no seguir en Twitter, es un poco viejo pero pinta perfectamente a muchos [...]
Please, You’re Way Too Subtle… « Me Like The Interweb said,

Wrote on December 17, 2008 @ 12:48 pm

[...] this was particularly pleasurable after reading Shannon Whitley’s amusing post of the “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” where he describes this type of Twitterer [...]
nickilaycoax said,

Wrote on December 21, 2008 @ 9:07 pm

Twitter Comment by @nickilaycoax (nickilaycoax)

Do you follow these unfollow-worthy Tweeps? [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/nickilaycoax/statuses/1071643053

– Posted using Chat Catcher
nicholas butler said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 2:10 am

Damn , I try and I try and I try and I never make Any LISTS ! not even the ones to unfollow ones. Im so fucking average it hurts !

Thank you for the early morning giggle.
DieLaughing said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 9:32 am

Haters. How I love you.
ManojRanaweera said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 9:33 am

Twitter Comment by @ManojRanaweera (ManojRanaweera)

RT @jobsworth: @gapingvoid classic “social object”. [link to post] I think I fall into pimp category

– http://twitter.com/ManojRanaweera/statuses/1072516930

– Posted using Chat Catcher
jobsworth said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 9:35 am

Twitter Comment by @jobsworth (JP Rangaswami)

loved this post on People to Unfollow. Made me look hard in the mirror between guffaws. [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/jobsworth/statuses/1072517577

– Posted using Chat Catcher
susqhb said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 9:40 am

Twitter Comment by @susqhb (Susanne)

@swhitley So funny & so true…Thanks for writing! Top 10 people to Unfollow on Twitter. [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/susqhb/statuses/1072528531

– Posted using Chat Catcher
JamesonBull said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 9:43 am

Twitter Comment by @JamesonBull (Jameson Bull)

Everyone I follow falls into this list of tweeple to unfollow. The ‘Ultra Extreme’ cat has some of my favorite tweeple tho [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/JamesonBull/statuses/1072534403

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Suw said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 9:47 am

Twitter Comment by @Suw (Suw)

RT @jobsworth: “loved this post on People to Unfollow. Made me look hard in the mirror between guffaws. [link to post] “

– http://twitter.com/Suw/statuses/1072544645

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Lyell E. Petersen / 93octane said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 9:55 am

Results 1 – 10 of about 6,140 for how many calories in a booger. (0.26 seconds)
girlmeetsbike said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 9:59 am

Twitter Comment by @girlmeetsbike (girl meets bike)

@JamesonBull top 10 list of people to unfollow has me in SO many catagories; ultra-extreme, granola, prof w/ a lil pimp [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/girlmeetsbike/statuses/1072565711

– Posted using Chat Catcher
mercurytweets said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 10:12 am

Twitter Comment by @mercurytweets (Nadia P)

RT @TDefren: Wow. 175 comments for @swhitley post on top 10 people to unfollow on Twitter. [link to post] – HILARIOUS

– http://twitter.com/mercurytweets/statuses/1072589638

– Posted using Chat Catcher
guhmshoo said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 10:33 am

Twitter Comment by @guhmshoo (guhmshoo)

@swhitley Well, according to your post [link to post] I’m a pimp. Are there any exceptions for cartoonists?

– http://twitter.com/guhmshoo/statuses/1072628140

– Posted using Chat Catcher
thomasbregulla said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 10:49 am

RT @jobsworth loved this post on People to Unfollow. Made me look hard in the mirror between guffaws. [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/thomasbregulla/statuses/1072658040

– Posted on Twitter by @thomasbregulla (Thomas Bregulla) using Chat Catcher
JHenning said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 11:01 am

Top 10 people to unfollow [link to post] (@swhitley) Didn’t see the archetype I unfollow: people with lots of consecutive tweets

– http://twitter.com/JHenning/statuses/1072682630

– Posted on Twitter by @JHenning (Jeffrey Henning) using Chat Catcher
mocster said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 11:20 am

Just read @swhitley post People to Unfollow. Interesting and amusing. [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/mocster/statuses/1072714755

– Posted on Twitter by @mocster (marianne oconnor) using Chat Catcher
kullin said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 11:38 am

Twitter Comment by @kullin (Hans Kullin)

del.icio.us: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/kullin/statuses/1072745542

– Posted using Chat Catcher
crossthebreeze said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 11:47 am

Twitter Comment by @crossthebreeze (Kris Hoet)

rt @kullin del.icio.us: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/crossthebreeze/statuses/1072757955

– Posted using Chat Catcher
deeped said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 11:49 am

Twitter Comment by @deeped (Niclas Strandh)

del.icio.us: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley [link to post] (via @kullin)

– http://twitter.com/deeped/statuses/1072762488

– Posted using Chat Catcher
luv_top10 said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 11:53 am

Twitter Comment by @luv_top10 (luv_top10)

#luv del.icio.us: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley [link to post] http://is.gd/cZ8t

– http://twitter.com/luv_top10/statuses/1072768536

– Posted using Chat Catcher
theprguy said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 1:25 pm

Twitter Comment by @theprguy (Nate Long)

I love this post by @swhitley – Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/theprguy/statuses/1072934446

– Posted using Chat Catcher
llevy said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 1:40 pm

Twitter Comment by @llevy (Lindsey Levy)

Retweeting @swhitley – Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/llevy/statuses/1072958935

– Posted using Chat Catcher
llevy said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 1:40 pm

Twitter Comment by @llevy (Lindsey Levy)

Retweeting @theprguy: I love this post by @swhitley – Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/llevy/statuses/1072958581

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Le top 10 des relous sur twitter | Henry Michel a un avis sur tout said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 1:52 pm

[...] post de Shannon Whitley m’a donné envie de dresser une liste différente et plus franco-française des dix genres [...]
Nicky Jameson said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 6:04 pm

Um.. I didn’t see the Counters… Y’know, counts Twitgrade (often) counts followers (more often) counts number unfollowed (slightly less often) says hello to every single new follower in a bunch, by each @ (which tells everyone they’ve just got 20+ new followers)
Btw, what IS a Twitter Grade?
Nicky Jameson said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 6:05 pm

Funny list btw, really enjoyed it.
Sal said,

Wrote on December 22, 2008 @ 6:42 pm

You’re a douchebag, man…

You show no respect or appreciation for people in marketing. The only reason you get to enjoy stuff like the iphone or gmail or google is because there were people paying attention to the needs of the marketing and insightful enough as to promote their products and services to people like you.

Unfollowing someone for promoting goods and services on Twitter is the stupidest thing ever. Especially when that’s only one thing among many others that the person broadcasts.

btw, your stupid list encompasses over 90% of Twitterers I’m pretty sure. So you’re screaming “elitist douche” at the top of your lungs.
thescott said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 2:03 am

Twitter Comment by @thescott (scott gray)

Top 10 list of people to unfollow on twitter: [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/thescott/statuses/1073978595

– Posted using Chat Catcher
luv_top10 said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 2:11 am

Twitter Comment by @luv_top10 (luv_top10)

#luv Top 10 list of people to unfollow on twitter: [link to post] http://is.gd/d6gc

– http://twitter.com/luv_top10/statuses/1073985996

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Gloson said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 2:41 am

Twitter Comment by @Gloson (Gloson Teh)

“Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley” – [link to post] – I think it teaches me to avoid being like them.

– http://twitter.com/Gloson/statuses/1074010039

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Dougie said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 4:07 am

#There #is #nothing #wrong #with #using #lots #of #hashtags
sergiokeller said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 5:31 am

Twitter Comment by @sergiokeller (sergiokeller)

RT @MarketingProfs – 10 Tipos de twitteiros que você devia parar de seguir [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/sergiokeller/statuses/1074162493

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Mike Keliher said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 8:25 am

So Sal thinks Shannon is an “elitist douche,” huh? I know several of that type, and Shannon is about as far from it as possible.

And Sal thinks Shannon “show[s] no respect or appreciation for people in marketing”? Has Sal heard of PRX Builder, a free tool Shannon built — for people in PR and marketing — simply because he thought it was a worthwhile contribution to the community?

Yeah, big douche.
Shannon Whitley said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 8:39 am

Great addition, @Nicky. I love those posts too. “I’m at x followers. Woohoo!” You have permission to whack me over the head if I ever do that.
BonDean said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 12:01 pm

Twitter Comment by @BonDean (BonDean)

Top 10 people to unfollow on Twitter: [link to post] Funny stuff.

– http://twitter.com/BonDean/statuses/1074814828

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Ashleybal said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 12:22 pm

Twitter Comment by @Ashleybal (Ashley Ballantyne)

RT @BonDean Top 10 people to unfollow on Twitter: [link to post] Funny stuff.

– http://twitter.com/Ashleybal/statuses/1074849496

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Teri Centner said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 2:44 pm

I recently unfollowed a guy whose tweets took up a whole page of my feed because he linked either his FriendFeed or GoogleReader to Twitter. None of the tweets were his own words; they were all “so and so like this post” or “so and so clicked on that photo”

Not sure what to call this guy, but I nominate him for #11

Ick.
vegasbab said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 10:30 pm

Twitter Comment by @vegasbab (B)

LOL ppl to unfollow on twitter: [link to post] it’s quite the funny one

– http://twitter.com/vegasbab/statuses/1075772834

– Posted using Chat Catcher
geechee_girl said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 10:42 pm

Twitter Comment by @geechee_girl (Leslie Poston)

This amused me [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/geechee_girl/statuses/1075787497

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Adriennevh said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 10:50 pm

Twitter Comment by @Adriennevh (Adriennevh)

Now here is a Twitter list I can agree with [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/Adriennevh/statuses/1075798294

– Posted using Chat Catcher
KatieMartell said,

Wrote on December 23, 2008 @ 11:10 pm

Twitter Comment by @KatieMartell (Katie Martell)

@bugsyph1 …ahem, #8… [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/KatieMartell/statuses/1075816569

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Candace Silvasy said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 9:57 am

Great post, especially for a twitter neophyte. I read folks’ posts before following & have not followed for many of your reasons. On a side note, what about the twittercrazy folks that tweet every 2 seconds. . . they scare me. . . Happy Holidays, Candace twitter artofthespa
mediaphyter said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 10:18 am

Twitter Comment by @mediaphyter (Jennifer Leggio)

@davefleet Here’s a list that’ll make you laugh, courtesy of @swhitley – [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/mediaphyter/statuses/1076585540

– Posted using Chat Catcher
juliewright said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 10:34 am

Twitter Comment by @juliewright (juliewright)

RT @mediaphyter: @davefleet Here’s a list that’ll make you laugh, courtesy of @swhitley – [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/juliewright/statuses/1076613596

– Posted using Chat Catcher
tiffanyanderson said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 10:38 am

Twitter Comment by @tiffanyanderson (tiffanyanderson)

Ha! RT @mediaphyter @davefleet Here’s a list that’ll make you laugh, courtesy of @swhitley – [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/tiffanyanderson/statuses/1076619473

– Posted using Chat Catcher
cubsfanatic said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 2:03 pm

Twitter Comment by @cubsfanatic (cubsfanatic)

Oh, that Shannon Whitley thinks he’s so, so funny. [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/cubsfanatic/statuses/1076925751

– Posted using Chat Catcher
cubsfanatic said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 2:22 pm

Twitter Comment by @cubsfanatic (cubsfanatic)

I’ll give Whitley this, though: 90 percent of his stupid list is right on the mark. [link to post] #gocubs

– http://twitter.com/cubsfanatic/statuses/1076952466

– Posted using Chat Catcher
cubsfanatic said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 2:26 pm

Ha ha. Very funny.

You ought to find a new team to pick on. You’re probably a Dodgers fan or something.

Go Cubs 2009!
dodgemedlin said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 2:42 pm

Twitter Comment by @dodgemedlin (Mark Dodge Medlin)

Funny comments, too. RT @juliewright et. al. Here’s a list that’ll make you laugh, courtesy of @swhitley – [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/dodgemedlin/statuses/1076979028

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Dave_Malby said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 3:21 pm

Twitter Comment by @Dave_Malby (Dave Malby)

Top 10 list of People to Unfollow [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/Dave_Malby/statuses/1077029083

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Pbarton2 said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 3:27 pm

Twitter Comment by @Pbarton2 (Paul Barton)

RT @Dave_Malby Top 10 list of People to Unfollow [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/Pbarton2/statuses/1077036620

– Posted using Chat Catcher
sthamikat said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 3:41 pm

Huh?
calshei1 said,

Wrote on December 24, 2008 @ 3:42 pm

Twitter Comment by @calshei1 (Colin Alsheimer)

rt @Dave_Malby Top 10 list of People to Unfollow [link to post] – hope I’m not one of these!

– http://twitter.com/calshei1/statuses/1077055702

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Philanthropic said,

Wrote on December 25, 2008 @ 5:15 pm

Twitter Comment by @Philanthropic (Philanthropic)

I’m so busted! RT: @ahawkcollinger [link to post] “Top 10 List of People 2 Unfollow on Twitter.” …so how many calories R there?!

– http://twitter.com/Philanthropic/statuses/1078592383

– Posted using Chat Catcher
hypotyposeis said,

Wrote on December 25, 2008 @ 5:33 pm

Twitter Comment by @hypotyposeis (Sharon Hart)

RT: @ahawkcollinger [link to post] “Top 10 List of People 2 Unfollow on Twitter.” …so how many calories R there?!

– http://twitter.com/hypotyposeis/statuses/1078609897

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Teriss said,

Wrote on December 25, 2008 @ 8:21 pm

You forgot the “Corrector”. Someone who corrects your spelling misteaks. Oh…did you just correct mine.
See what I mean?
RenéG said,

Wrote on December 26, 2008 @ 10:48 am

I have not really chosen if you take part of #6 or #9, but be sure that I belongs of all the other sections
12 Days of Christmas - Twitter « SMS is the new black said,

Wrote on December 28, 2008 @ 1:38 am

[...] said, there’s a good article here about the kind of people you’ll find (and should avoid) on Twitter. Possibly related posts: [...]
Twitter_Tips said,

Wrote on December 28, 2008 @ 2:19 am

Twitter Comment by @Twitter_Tips (Tips, Tools & Status)

☼ TOP TEN…to unfollow?►Pimp ►Extremist ►TMI ►Causist ►Professor ►Stalker ►Ideologue ►Sports Nut ►Antisocial ►Attendee [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/Twitter_Tips/statuses/1082088895

– Posted using Chat Catcher
mobienthusiast said,

Wrote on December 28, 2008 @ 2:38 am

Great list! I recognize some people on there that I have unfollowed. Here’s another one: The Empty Shell. This person makes a twitter account, follows 100 or so people, gets a fair number of follows but hasn’t said anything at all.

I also tend to unfollow people who use the DM to tell me all about what they are selling when they have not made any previous human DM contact. Following isn’t permission to sell.
peterbestel said,

Wrote on December 28, 2008 @ 2:43 am

Twitter Comment by @peterbestel (Peter Bestel)

@RobinPiggott btw Your link for Top Ten People to unfollow should’ve been [link to post] – did inane ramblings feature?

– http://twitter.com/peterbestel/statuses/1082105447

– Posted using Chat Catcher
emilylagrange said,

Wrote on December 28, 2008 @ 2:46 am

Twitter Comment by @emilylagrange (Emily la Grange)

RT @RobinPiggott RT @Dave_Malby Top 10 list of People to Unfollow [link to post]

– http://twitter.com/emilylagrange/statuses/1082106967

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Teriss said,

Wrote on December 28, 2008 @ 8:49 am

I totally agree with this list, I do not follow people who send me a Sales Page, or further marketing ploys as a thank you. I quickly unfollow people who do not contribute to the conversations. I am very picky about who I follow -so if your not tweeting, or participating -you will get unfollowed just as quick.
Thems’ the rules of Teriss. Good list-now why didn’t I think of that?
All green energy followers-welcomed here.
Amy said,

Wrote on December 29, 2008 @ 1:43 pm

Proud TMI Freak right here!
Kim, Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet said,

Wrote on January 2, 2009 @ 3:25 pm

It’s a shame that some people got really offended at this, I think we can all learn and grow when it comes to communication. I see a little of myself too and it only makes me want to try harder to be a better listener and friend. I have to agree with Teriss, that I’m picky about who I follow but because I like to meet people and get to know them, when they only want to sell me something it turns me off. I think twitter can be used for many purposes so mix it up, a little conversation, a little selling, a lot of sharing! It should be fun! I may never get to meet those that follow me in real life, so I want to get all I can out of the experience of social networking.
Angela Connor said,

Wrote on January 3, 2009 @ 5:37 am

This is a great list It’s pretty funny, but so much rings true. Here’s the thing though: So many twitterers have a lot of those attributes rolled into one. When combined, it really isn’t that bad, depending on what you like. To each his or her own. I maintain that with social media, we all have the right to be picky!
faryl said,

Wrote on January 4, 2009 @ 12:27 am

I love this post! I have to admit, the attendee is one of my top peeves – although I realize that seems to be a growing use of twitter, so feel torn about unfollowing some of my favorite tweeps, just for over-hashtagging on a night or two. I blame the coordinators – I personally feel facebook rooms are more conducive for that.

Personally, my top peeve is the numbers person. Tweets that someone only needs x many more followers to reach x number generally get an automatic “unfollow” from me (make that x+1 followers now, I guess!). Also hate when they pimp their friends to get THEM more followers. It’s not a numbers game. Ugh!

My second top peeve is the twitter elite who complain about people who listen & don’t contribute, or actually use twitter merely to – gasp – answer the question “what are you doing?”! Be nice folks – it’s a big playground, there’s room for everyone!

Thanks for the laugh!
Faryl
dantemonteverde said,

Wrote on January 5, 2009 @ 7:14 am

Twitter Comment by @dantemonteverde (Dante Monteverde)

RT @seosylph Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter: [link to post] – Great Post Funny and true.

– http://twitter.com/dantemonteverde/statuses/1097131383

– Posted using Chat Catcher
zoblue said,

Wrote on January 5, 2009 @ 9:12 am

Twitter Comment by @zoblue (Zulema)

I’m laughing! “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” [link to post] Author should add: Ppl who use twitter only as SMS.

– http://twitter.com/zoblue/statuses/1097356488

– Posted using Chat Catcher
luv_top10 said,

Wrote on January 5, 2009 @ 9:16 am

Twitter Comment by @luv_top10 (luv_top10)

#luv I’m laughing! “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” [link to post] Author should add: Ppl w.. http://tinyurl.com/9675lx

– http://twitter.com/luv_top10/statuses/1097364684

– Posted using Chat Catcher
miletbaker said,

Wrote on January 5, 2009 @ 9:24 am

Twitter Comment by @miletbaker (Jon Milet Baker)

RT @zoblue: I’m laughing! “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” [link to post] Author should add Ppl who use twitter only as SMS

– http://twitter.com/miletbaker/statuses/1097383631

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Frenchy said,

Wrote on January 10, 2009 @ 12:20 am

I stumbled here through google as I have been seeing people from my list that I want to unfollow but I just want to see other people’s opinion about who to unfollow. Interesting list, but yeah, you missed the chatterbox.
Andrea Tannouri said,

Wrote on January 10, 2009 @ 11:26 pm

This is just too funny. Definitely going to reference this list in a future blog post.
5 Simple Steps & Secrets for Success to Finding and Building your Twitter Tribe for Fun and Profit said,

Wrote on January 10, 2009 @ 11:58 pm

[...] Read this blog post for some comic relief and a bit of insight on what NOT to tweet about on Twitter “Top Ten List of People to UnFollow on Twitter” [...]
@SunnyInLA (Sunny in LA) said,

Wrote on January 11, 2009 @ 8:24 am

Twitter Comment

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

– Posted using Chat Catcher
@luv_top10 (luv_top10) said,

Wrote on January 11, 2009 @ 8:33 am

Twitter Comment

#top Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] http://tr.im/4ed0

– Posted using Chat Catcher
igrafix (PixelDiva / Brigitte) said,

Wrote on January 12, 2009 @ 5:13 pm

Twitter Comment

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – phew I’m not on it [link to post]

– Posted using Chat Catcher
AmySnively (AmySnively) said,

Wrote on January 14, 2009 @ 9:01 am

Twitter Comment

Top 10 people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

– Posted using Chat Catcher
desa82 (Rafael Cavalcanti) said,

Wrote on January 15, 2009 @ 11:47 am

Twitter Comment

@nickellis E traduzir post, é conteúdo original? Original: [link to post] Cópia confessa: http://tinyurl.com/637kro

– Posted using Chat Catcher
planetrussell (Michael J. Russell) said,

Wrote on January 16, 2009 @ 10:47 pm

Twitter Comment

@MackCollier @bloomsday16 In that same spirit, see @swhitley’s brilliant “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” [link to post]

– Posted using Chat Catcher
jillgee (jillgee) said,

Wrote on January 20, 2009 @ 11:48 am

Twitter Comment

Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

– Posted using Chat Catcher
douglasawhsport (douglasawhsport) said,

Wrote on January 21, 2009 @ 10:28 pm

Twitter Comment

haha, the sports dude one here cracks me up. so true! [link to post]

– Posted using Chat Catcher
Twitter Top 10! « Bridging the Open-Closed Divide said,

Wrote on January 21, 2009 @ 11:18 pm

[...] 22, 2009 at 1:18 am (Uncategorized) Apparently Twitter lists are all the rage (People to Unfollow and CIOs as examples), so I thought I’d share 10 people that enrich my life via Twitter (in [...]
maianhnguyen (maianhnguyen) said,

Wrote on February 2, 2009 @ 7:29 pm

Twitter Comment

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter
[link to post]

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luv_top10 (luv_top10) said,

Wrote on February 2, 2009 @ 7:41 pm

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#top Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] http://tr.im/e9oe

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riamae (RiaMae) said,

Wrote on February 2, 2009 @ 8:05 pm

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RT @maianhnguyen: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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carolucky (Carolina Millan) said,

Wrote on February 4, 2009 @ 11:19 am

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Top 10 list of people to Unfollow on Twtitter! [link to post]

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jacoutofthebox (Jackie Ng) said,

Wrote on February 4, 2009 @ 8:51 pm

Twitter Comment

Rereading The Top List of People to Unfollow – [link to post]

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Andria said,

Wrote on February 10, 2009 @ 8:58 am

Amazign news, gracias!
ts_eliot (TS Eliot) said,

Wrote on February 14, 2009 @ 6:27 pm

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RT @mimobot laughing at @swhitley’s top 10 people to unfollow on twitter [link to post]

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motownmutt (motownmutt) said,

Wrote on February 14, 2009 @ 6:58 pm

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RT: @mimobot laughing at @swhitley’s top 10 people to unfollow on twitter [link to post] (I think I’m in a couple categories)

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trashrockx (Matt Lettini) said,

Wrote on February 15, 2009 @ 4:19 pm

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@abduzeedo @eduardosasso you guys are like #2 when you talk about surfing and beaches! [link to post] but I won’t unfollow

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moriddim (moriddim) said,

Wrote on February 16, 2009 @ 8:58 pm

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[link to post] hilarious. I might be the TMI Freak…

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vboykis (Vicki Boykis) said,

Wrote on February 19, 2009 @ 1:56 pm

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LOLZ. Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter. I actually did LOL. [link to post]

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eIIe (Ellen) said,

Wrote on February 19, 2009 @ 6:49 pm

Twitter Comment

will nevr follw author of ths: [link to post] Have better ways to waste time..like drawing picts of ur moms ass.

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metalogis (metalogis) said,

Wrote on February 28, 2009 @ 6:52 pm

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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luv_top10 (luv_top10) said,

Wrote on February 28, 2009 @ 7:13 pm

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(RT) Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] http://snipurl.com/cuhy4

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metalogis (metalogis) said,

Wrote on February 28, 2009 @ 8:18 pm

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RT @metalogis Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] CARACA; UNFOLLOW TODO MUNDO… :O

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TerryFree (TerryFree) said,

Wrote on March 1, 2009 @ 4:16 pm

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Top ten list of people to unfollow on Twitter.[link to post]

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rccgd (Rommel C. Caibal) said,

Wrote on March 5, 2009 @ 9:32 am

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – [link to post]

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krow272 (krow272) said,

Wrote on March 13, 2009 @ 8:47 am

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Not new, but funny [link to post] Don’t think I fall into any of them – but you let me know.

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planetrussell (Michael J. Russell) said,

Wrote on March 14, 2009 @ 8:44 pm

Twitter Comment

@adrielhampton Yes, @Swhitley’s armed with a sharp wit. Check out his “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” [link to post]

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djR3Z (Brent Klauck) said,

Wrote on March 15, 2009 @ 8:15 pm

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] || Can’t believe I randomly found this lol. HILARIOUS read.

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badbadgirlx (BadBad Girl) said,

Wrote on March 15, 2009 @ 8:20 pm

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RT @djR3Z: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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luv_top10 (luv_top10) said,

Wrote on March 15, 2009 @ 8:47 pm

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(RT) Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] || Can’t believe I randomly found thi.. http://snipurl.com/dwb8o

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ImNickArmstrong (Nick Armstrong) said,

Wrote on March 28, 2009 @ 12:09 pm

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List of 10 (types of) People to Unfollow on Twitter: [link to post]

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nlj (Nathania Johnson) said,

Wrote on April 2, 2009 @ 6:48 pm

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley [link to post]

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Zanoryt (Kevin Elliott) said,

Wrote on April 7, 2009 @ 8:10 pm

Twitter Comment

Oh man, this is too funny and TRUE! How did I miss @swhitley’s post about twits to unfollow?! [link to post]

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samiiam (Samantha Robinson) said,

Wrote on April 8, 2009 @ 5:02 pm

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top 10 list of ppl to unfollow on twitter: [link to post] yeah, it’s oldish but it’s still funny

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Beadalicious (BeadaliciousSupplies) said,

Wrote on April 10, 2009 @ 7:02 am

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Ha for a giggle, check out this “unfollow” list [link to post]

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poojame (Pooja Menon) said,

Wrote on April 12, 2009 @ 7:10 am

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[link to post] makes you wonder

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rawqween (Rawqween) said,

Wrote on April 14, 2009 @ 7:10 am

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HILARIOUS Top 10 types to unfollow on twitter
[link to post]

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lindsayjordan (Lindsay Jordan) said,

Wrote on April 17, 2009 @ 3:24 pm

Twitter Comment

Going to bed now – 10k run and 60k cycle tomorrow. Oh dear. I am @IronMarathon, aren’t I? [link to post]

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viralbee (Justin Beausoleil) said,

Wrote on April 22, 2009 @ 4:38 am

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Reading: “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley” ( [link to post] )

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mclordpelle (mclordpelle) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 12:19 am

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RT @JonathanGunson: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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meika (meika) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 12:22 am

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RT @16012: RT @JonathanGunson Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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Kat said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 4:58 pm

Love it!
johnvasko (John Vasko) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 5:40 pm

Twitter Comment

Great Post from @swhitley via @ikepigott on THE Top 10 LIST of PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW. Thank God for Groups on Tweetdeck. [link to post]

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lollydaskal (Lolly Daskal) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 5:43 pm

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Reading Top Types of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]. Vi@rmolden @frankarr

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Feej (Peter Iacono) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 6:03 pm

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RT @frankarr: Reading Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – [link to post]

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perpetualspiral said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 6:28 pm

So what have we learned? a dead dog’s booger weighs 12 calories? LOL I thought this was great, and I hope you write another ten, twenty or thirty twitter typologies! I can’t believe some people got pissed off about this – it’s not like it’s the ‘new rules’ of Twitter, it’s just a hilarious opinion piece. I haven’t been on Twitter long at all and I’ve already started unfollowing all of these types on my own. I love twitter and don’t want to wreck my twitter-fun by clogging my stream with stuff that doesn’t interest me. Why is everyone so paranoid about being unfollowed anyway? Your number of followers does not say anything about your value as a person.

Well, good job, good comments (mostly). Will RT =)
pwbicker (Phil Bickerdike) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 6:35 pm

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RT @frankarr Reading Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – [link to post]

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Sweetnote (Sweetnote) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 6:36 pm

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RT:@lollydaskal Reading Top Types of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]. Vi@rmolden @frankarr

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perpetualspiral (Michelle L. Martin) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 6:56 pm

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[link to post]. Me likey,other people likey too! A good-natured list of the top ten twitter-types to unfollow

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LtGenPanda (Lt Gen Panda) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 8:41 pm

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RT @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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davidgideon (David Gideon) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 8:43 pm

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RT @LtGenPanda @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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Jenocide312 (Patrick) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 8:56 pm

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RT @LtGenPanda: RT @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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ftarnogol (Fernando Tarnogol) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 9:38 pm

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RT @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (via @LtGenPanda)

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maksim1 (Maksim Belinovich) said,

Wrote on April 23, 2009 @ 11:58 pm

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rt @JonathanGunson: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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spinach Tiger said,

Wrote on April 24, 2009 @ 6:10 am

Funny post. I know the guy who “hates social media” always posting about it. Just hope I don’t recognize myself there. Started thinking, “How many posts do I tweet?”
RayBeckerman said,

Wrote on April 24, 2009 @ 7:25 am

My vote for #11: people who make “top 10″ lists of Twitter tips telling other people how they should use twitter.

Signed,
Granola
marikurisato (Mari Kurisato) said,

Wrote on April 24, 2009 @ 7:58 am

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RT @RayBeckerman: RT @yogitechchick: very funny Twitter take :RT @alfredtwo: Top 10 Twits to Unfollow [link to post]

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IndigoNoir (Indigo Noir) said,

Wrote on April 24, 2009 @ 7:59 am

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RT @TJAbif Just read: “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” Funny and True! [link to post]

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mandreano (Michael Andreano) said,

Wrote on April 24, 2009 @ 11:04 am

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RT @anderzole: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] #followfriday #funny #unfollow #mustread

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BruinBrian (Brian McConnell) said,

Wrote on April 24, 2009 @ 9:45 pm

Twitter Comment

Don’t end up on this list kids. Just don’t. RT @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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phaoloo (phaoloo) said,

Wrote on April 24, 2009 @ 10:01 pm

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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mck66 (McK66 Productions) said,

Wrote on April 24, 2009 @ 10:02 pm

Twitter Comment

RT @phaoloo Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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HedleyZafer (Yacht Maryrosa) said,

Wrote on April 25, 2009 @ 11:06 pm

Twitter Comment

RT @JonathanGunson Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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pbellsydney (Peter Bell Sydney) said,

Wrote on April 25, 2009 @ 11:22 pm

Twitter Comment

if u agree too please re tweet @JonathanGunson Top 10 list of people to un-follow on Twitter [link to post]

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abbashaiderali (Abbas Haider Ali) said,

Wrote on April 25, 2009 @ 11:23 pm

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RT @JonathanGunson: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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TCusack247 (TCusack247) said,

Wrote on April 25, 2009 @ 11:38 pm

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RT @levimorales: RT @AntheaAppel Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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jontymisra (Jonty) said,

Wrote on April 25, 2009 @ 11:46 pm

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(RT) Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] http://snipurl.com/gqqno (via @karyncristina) – LOL

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SteenOhman (Steen Öhman) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 12:21 am

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RT @JonathanGunson: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] – But how many followers will you keep then?

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meinrosebud said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 12:56 am

And number 11 people who do lists about stereotypes when their personality is flawed as well!
MistressDragon (MistressDragon) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 12:58 am

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Birdy its gold… Thank you xo RT @orangy68: @MistressDragon [link to post] LOL!

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nlits (n. sastrasasmita) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 2:59 am

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RT @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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TackStoreLady said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 3:21 am

So far I have only unfollowed 1 because swearing dosen’t agree with me.
I will consider some of these others now. Thanks
TackStoreLady (Margie) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 3:25 am

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RT @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] This hits home with me too. Thanks

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nlits (n. sastrasasmita) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 3:45 am

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to follow or to unfollow? a list by @brettborders http://twurl.nl/gzgtdz a bit different from [link to post] , but both are great.

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Arandu (Stephen Rogers) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 4:06 am

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RT @nlits: RT @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]. very astute, are you there?

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milagro88 (MCA Sanders) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 4:15 am

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Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] RT @Kerrysherin (actually top 10 TYPEs) i.e. @neckrelaxr, LOL!

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ishaka (Ishaka Greenwell) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 4:25 am

Twitter Comment

Witty and amusing RT @Kerrysherin: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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Transitionqueen (Laura Lowenthal Bly) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 4:41 am

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RT@Kerrysherin Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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Djien2 (Norbert Theodorus) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 6:05 am

Twitter Comment

[link to post] via @addthis

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JoanMershon (Joan Mershon) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 6:42 am

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RT @Kerrysherin Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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woensel (Woensel) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 11:01 am

Twitter Comment

RT @Kerrysherin Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] < - Made me LOL irl! :-))

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fredrikth (Fred Thommesen) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 2:58 pm

Twitter Comment

RT @ambermatson @JonathanGunson: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] maybe im a kind of pimp @ian_si

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russfilice (LA Real Estate Pro) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 5:06 pm

Twitter Comment

Very Good Info..RT @GoUp Take care for dont be one of Top 10 People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] #dont

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nirvan5a (nirvan5a) said,

Wrote on April 26, 2009 @ 6:41 pm

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (via @phaoloo)

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iamkhayyam (Khayyam Wakil) said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 2:06 am

Twitter Comment

RT @phaoloo: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] *don’t forget #11 @iamkhayyam

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musicoi (musicoioi) said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 2:26 am

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@phaoloo Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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Kev Jaques said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 2:47 am

Hahah although an old post, still didn’t find myself in that list

But people will unfollow you for some of the most silliest of things and you wonder how on earth they could take offence.
Would recommend using useqwitter.com for those wishing to know the last tweet when people unfollowed them, only had a couple of people unfollow but really not sure why, my tweets were not offensive nor anything detrimental or belittling as that’s not in my nature. Guess you can’t please all the people all the time
vanguy said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 4:13 am

Fun read – well done!
Tamona Renee, Love Koach said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 4:23 am

This article was cute. I say cute ’cause everyone fails in a category or a combinations of the categories. Who you unfollow depends on the reasons of the individual.

I’m new to Twitter. Right now, I’m more interested in why I follow people and why they follow me.

luvuluv!
Tamona Renee, Love Koach
Caitlin said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 4:32 am

Brilliant – very funny and true! I’m also glad you didn’t include the chatterbox.
Valentin said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 4:38 am

98% of twitter users are to be found in one or more of categories in this post

the other 2%:
- 1% are users missed to be followed there for is not known yet what / how they tweet and in which category they are …
- 1% are users who have quit or enter once a month, so that again is not possible to know in which category they are …

But, at the end of the day, all is a matter of mood. Both sides ..
TashaHarrison (TashaHarrison) said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 4:47 am

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RT @JonathanGunson Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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arleigh (arleigh) said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 5:03 am

Twitter Comment

rt @aheartforgod RT @JonathanGunson Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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joblessmuse (Barbara Winter) said,

Wrote on April 27, 2009 @ 7:27 am

Twitter Comment

THis is spot on! RT @elliottdotorg RT @JonathanGunson: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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Meryl K. Evans said,

Wrote on April 28, 2009 @ 5:56 am

How about the excessive thanker? The person who has a whole @update of…

@you Thx for follow!

@her Thx for follow!

@him Thx for follow!

@me (Bangs head on desk)
razor said,

Wrote on May 3, 2009 @ 9:32 pm

I suppose we all offend from time to time. But the ones that really over tweet. or just spew constant dribble just to see themselves in print,they have to go. this is a great thread, glad to see i didn’t make it. …yet
wolfius (Diego Rodriguez) said,

Wrote on May 5, 2009 @ 9:18 pm

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RT @Telematica: RT @Kerrysherin: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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KirstTreth (Kirst Trethowan) said,

Wrote on May 5, 2009 @ 9:44 pm

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RT @Kerrysherin Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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techwag (Dan Morrill) said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 6:04 pm

Twitter Comment

Liked “RT @JonathanGunson: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]” http://ff.im/-2EPnm

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urbanophile (Aaron M. Renn) said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 6:10 pm

Twitter Comment

RT @kyleplacy: RT @JonathanGunson: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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MattHarter (Matt Harter) said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 6:16 pm

Twitter Comment

Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (via @JonathanGunson)

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EmoryHill (Emory Hill) said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 6:22 pm

Twitter Comment

RT @bobgarrett RT @MattHarter: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (via @JonathanGunson)

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nahzimm8 (Nathan Zimmermann) said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 6:24 pm

Twitter Comment

Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (via @MattHarter)

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MdConstrLawyer (Matthew Evans) said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 6:28 pm

Twitter Comment

RT @EmoryHill RT @bobgarrett RT @MattHarter: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (via @JonathanGunson)

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divine said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 6:37 pm

snot many calories in a booger, it’s snegiligible : )
mmarkows (Michael Markowski) said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 6:52 pm

Twitter Comment

RT @bobgarrett: RT @MattHarter: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (via @JonathanGunson)

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anniepiemiller (Annie Miller) said,

Wrote on May 6, 2009 @ 7:02 pm

Twitter Comment

@bobgarrett RT RT @MattHarter: Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (via @JonathanGunson) STILL LAUGHING

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RussellHolland (Russell Holland) said,

Wrote on May 7, 2009 @ 2:18 pm

Twitter Comment

RT @JonathanGunson Top 10 list of people to unfollow on Twitter [link to post] – are you there…?

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florencedesruol (Florence Desruol) said,

Wrote on May 10, 2009 @ 12:06 am

Twitter Comment

FOR @john_b_waters & @mr_suh, u MUST read that please: [link to post] It will definitely help u with ur next tweets:)

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RosyAntoine (Rosy Antoine) said,

Wrote on May 13, 2009 @ 10:37 am

Twitter Comment

This still cracks me up [link to post] are you on it?

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riddiculous said,

Wrote on May 22, 2009 @ 5:07 am

you should add ‘bots’ and ‘unhashtaggers’. soo annoying.
richiban (riddiculous) said,

Wrote on May 22, 2009 @ 5:12 am

Twitter Comment

i’m totally guilty!! RT @SocialDepot: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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vaibhav (vaibhav jain) said,

Wrote on May 24, 2009 @ 3:33 am

Twitter Comment

RT @vijayanands: Love this post. The 10 People you should Unfollow on Twiter – [link to post]

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deeptaman (Deeptaman Mukherjee) said,

Wrote on May 24, 2009 @ 3:37 am

Twitter Comment

RT @ Vaibhav : @vijayanands: Love this post. The 10 People you should Unfollow on Twiter – [link to post]

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johar (Mani Johar) said,

Wrote on May 24, 2009 @ 3:47 am

Twitter Comment

rt @Deeptaman @Vaibhav @vijayanands Love this post. The 10 People you should UNFOLLOW on Twiter- [link to post]

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pronaz (pronaz) said,

Wrote on May 25, 2009 @ 8:29 am

Twitter Comment

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter (old but still is applicable) [link to post] (via @SocialDepot)

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chrysanthalbee (chrys anthalbee) said,

Wrote on May 30, 2009 @ 11:47 am

Twitter Comment

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | raise your hand if you are a troll stalker. good read. [link to post] (via @swhitley)

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sleeplessgirl (Faye Ilogon) said,

Wrote on July 6, 2009 @ 12:49 am

Twitter Comment

Ponder on Shannon Whitley’s Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter at [link to post]. Great snarky article!

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debbieohi (Debbie Ohi) said,

Wrote on July 12, 2009 @ 4:28 am

Twitter Comment

Top Ten List Of People To Unfollow On Twitter: [link to post]

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Lisafa (Lisafa) said,

Wrote on July 15, 2009 @ 1:15 pm

Twitter Comment

[link to post]
Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter

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JP_O (Jean-Paul Oury) said,

Wrote on July 26, 2009 @ 6:54 am

Twitter Comment

Top 10 of people to unfollow on twitter [link to post]

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TheSocialGhost (TheSocialGhost) said,

Wrote on July 26, 2009 @ 7:33 am

Twitter Comment

Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter #twitter #social – [link to post]

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TheGATE (The GATE) said,

Wrote on August 6, 2009 @ 7:29 pm

Twitter Comment

Too funny, and too true: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – [link to post]

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jinxjo (Jinxy) said,

Wrote on August 7, 2009 @ 6:55 am

Twitter Comment

Funny…. Top 10 people to Unfollow on Twitter: [link to post]

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smorac (Stéphane Moracchini) said,

Wrote on August 20, 2009 @ 6:37 am

Twitter Comment

@natalidelconte Have u seen this one also ? Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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Toni said,

Wrote on August 24, 2009 @ 10:02 pm

Oh hell no! I think I might be one on your list of unfollows! Wow! don’t I feel like a damn fool, lol! Also I have another suggestion on adding another tweeter type to clasify as an unfollow. Now, don’t get mad when I say this but there are people who tweet out inspirational quotes every 5 minuntes. WTf!! Don’t get me wrong, I love occassional inspiration quotes throughout the day, but dear lord there are some tweeters that send out way too many quotes. I have enough friggin inspiration to last me, my kids, my kids kids to last for an eternity. I’m inspired already we’re all inspired clear up to our friggin eye balls! Sorry! that was a needed vent, lol! Do u think u could add them to the list?
ajaif (Alain Jaif) said,

Wrote on August 26, 2009 @ 7:13 am

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter : [link to post]

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birddrop (BirdDrop) said,

Wrote on August 26, 2009 @ 7:32 am

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RT @ajaif: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter : [link to post]

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blazingfig (Starkey) said,

Wrote on August 26, 2009 @ 7:54 am

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RT @birddrop: RT @ajaif: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter : [link to post]

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ChristinaCL (Christina Liang) said,

Wrote on August 26, 2009 @ 8:57 am

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RT @blazingfig Top 10 archetypes of people to unfollow on twitter: [link to post]

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zaphod717 (Thomas Masterson) said,

Wrote on August 26, 2009 @ 11:35 am

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Which one am I? It’s a mystery!! RT @blazingfig Top 10 archetypes of people to unfollow on twitter: [link to post]

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josephgelb said,

Wrote on August 26, 2009 @ 7:00 pm

Thankyou for not putting me on the list lol. Honestly I thought some of those Tweets were really funny, but I hear what you are saying some people d0 some strange Twitter things. Great article. Now I know what to avoid. My strategy is changed now.
swhitley (Shannon Whitley) said,

Wrote on August 27, 2009 @ 7:22 am

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Dec. 2008, but it seems to be making the rounds again: “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” – [link to post]

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nwjerseyliz (Liz Pullen) said,

Wrote on August 27, 2009 @ 7:23 am

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Here’s @SWhitely’s “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” – [link to post] (although I, at times, am “The Professor”)

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todd_sundsted (Todd Sundsted) said,

Wrote on August 27, 2009 @ 7:46 am

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@nwjerseyliz don’t forget the “Social Media Expert”.. “I’m going to tweet about how you should tweet..” too much meta makes me nuts..

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nwjerseyliz (Liz Pullen) said,

Wrote on August 27, 2009 @ 8:59 am

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@todd_sundsted Yeah, but, you know, I’m a sociologist which is very, very meta. I’m glad you put up with me. ; )

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z0r said,

Wrote on September 8, 2009 @ 1:00 pm

The PIMP was a bit confusing to understand
theprynce (theprynce) said,

Wrote on September 14, 2009 @ 11:35 pm

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I sometimes fit into a few of these! Ah! RT @jlist: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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littleraindrops (Melissa) said,

Wrote on September 15, 2009 @ 12:32 am

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@Draw2much Lol, I don’t mean to offend, but at TMI Freak I thought of you! “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” [link to post]

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retromony (Monica McGuire) said,

Wrote on September 15, 2009 @ 12:54 am

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RT @jlist Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] Sage advice indeed!

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TheYaoiReview (The Yaoi Review) said,

Wrote on September 15, 2009 @ 2:13 am

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RT @jlist: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (twitter types are spot on… good stuff)

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fingwindmills (Sarah Roberson) said,

Wrote on September 15, 2009 @ 4:12 am

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RT @jlist Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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loligirlsmovie (Kate Slomkowski) said,

Wrote on September 15, 2009 @ 7:34 am

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RT @TJXDJCITY: RT @jlist Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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kemlo (Miles Kelly) said,

Wrote on September 15, 2009 @ 11:44 am

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I don’t see myself in there – cool! RT @jlistTop 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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jeffcprice (Jeff Price) said,

Wrote on November 20, 2009 @ 10:17 pm

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (an old post, but still relevant!)

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mattculbertson (mattculbertson) said,

Wrote on December 1, 2009 @ 7:01 pm

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Old but funny: “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter” [link to post]

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CollinDouma (Collin Douma) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 5:27 am

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Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – Hilarious [link to post]

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dav0 (David Chan) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 5:30 am

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RT @CollinDouma: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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stefandeak (Stefan Deak) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 5:31 am

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And so the conversation finally ended.. RT @CollinDouma: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – Hilarious [link to post]

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ElliottClarkson (Elliott Clarkson) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 5:47 am

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RT @CollinDouma: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – Hilarious [link to post]

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aaax (Paul) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 6:34 am

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This is pretty good RT @CollinDouma: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – Hilarious [link to post]

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SeanMoffitt (Sean Moffitt) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 7:34 am

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So very true RT @CollinDouma Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – Hilarious [link to post] (I laffed) (via @swhitley)

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sfuhrmann (Sarah Fuhrmann) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 7:35 am

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RT @CollinDouma: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post] (funny, and so true)

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BaoMouth (Bao Mouth) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 8:14 am

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Pls don’t let me be on that list RT @aaax: This is pretty good RT @CollinDouma: Top 10 People to Unfollow on Twitter [link to post]

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alexkrasne (alexkrasne) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 8:18 am

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RT @CollinDouma: Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter – Hilarious [link to post]

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lilydustbin (Danielle Holke) said,

Wrote on December 15, 2009 @ 9:24 am

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@dudecraft i think twilight tweets should be added to this list: [link to post] “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter”

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Getting Started with Twitter for Business said,

Wrote on February 1, 2010 @ 2:09 pm

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2010 Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter | Shannon Whitley said,

Wrote on February 4, 2010 @ 10:40 pm

[...] been a little over a year since the first, “Top 10 List of People to Unfollow on Twitter,” and the responses to that post still amaze me. As I expected, the comments contain a [...]