tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post1042289708813611281..comments2023-10-29T10:42:47.796-06:00Comments on Life at 7000 feet: Confessions of a Twitter Quitter: Why I Pulled the Plugmer@lifeat7000feethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169865790593225070noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-70044968969921910512010-11-18T16:00:26.316-07:002010-11-18T16:00:26.316-07:00This is very disappointing. It was fun tweeting wi...This is very disappointing. It was fun tweeting with you. I thank Twitter, because that's the medium I met you in. <br /><br />GO HOGS! Arkansas, ArKaNsAs, *ARKANSAS!* Y'all know ya gon git an Arkansas Ass Whoopin' by those Hogs! Woooooooo! Pig! Sooouie! :)Steve Garufihttp://arkansasscenery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-78419845285155634522010-11-15T20:05:37.691-07:002010-11-15T20:05:37.691-07:00The first time I heard about twitter, this thought...The first time I heard about twitter, this thought ran through my head: "Why would I care what you are doing every minute of the day?" My 2nd response was, I hardly have time to think about what my day holds, why would I want to read about everyone else's? It really seemed pointless, but I eventually tried it. <br />It was everything I thought it would be: too much fluff. I rarely tweeted or checked other's tweets. I, too, permanently closed my account about 2 months ago. <br />I'm proud of you for writing this. Time to go enjoy life! :)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078543392410879361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-50231758897805112782010-11-15T16:54:45.717-07:002010-11-15T16:54:45.717-07:00I don't Twitter but I have many of the same f...I don't Twitter but I have many of the same feeling about Facebook. Love your honesty!<br /><br />LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-31052232629119413612010-11-15T16:02:53.348-07:002010-11-15T16:02:53.348-07:00I hear ya' and I've said those things to m...I hear ya' and I've said those things to myself a lot of times. I'm not ready to pull the plug yet - I think I'd rather delete my FB account - but I have thought about why I do it. So for now, it stays.<br /><br />Miss you, though - I'm one of those weird people who likes to know what you had for lunch.Carpool Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830399395582428542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-44540925004914369092010-11-15T13:29:32.733-07:002010-11-15T13:29:32.733-07:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for this post! I h...Thank you, thank you, thank you for this post! I have tried twitter several times but finally gave up. It seemed pointless to me, it was distracting me from my work, my husband and my friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-3205418223934229892010-11-15T13:00:29.769-07:002010-11-15T13:00:29.769-07:00I have a Twitter account, but I can't remember...I have a Twitter account, but I can't remember the last time I logged on. It's probably been at least a month ago. I should just delete mine permanently, too. I think I will do that...thanks for the inspiration!<br /><br />I have pondered & pondered Facebook. It's been great to use to catch up with old friends, and I feel I can use it for a ministry if I'm careful to use it in that way. For example, I'm trying not to post any "look at what I'm doing" things, and just posting Scripture or thought-provoking/meaningful quotes from books from folks like Elisabeth Elliot, etc. that I come across. I've "hidden" many people so that I don't know what's going on with them...and don't really need to.<br /><br />I'm learning that paying too much attention to blog & FB friends takes me away from my real life friends (and family) who need me.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14488537925889589851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-8274408912738017312010-11-15T08:02:10.789-07:002010-11-15T08:02:10.789-07:00OK - you now have me wanting to delete my Twitter ...OK - you now have me wanting to delete my Twitter account :) ... very thought provoking!Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-5854563931736190292010-11-14T17:13:29.352-07:002010-11-14T17:13:29.352-07:00I miss ya. But honestly, after giving up Twitter f...I miss ya. But honestly, after giving up Twitter for lent last year,(and resuming) it seems like it has been a bit of an unneccesary weight--especially since I've been keeping up w/all my "celebrity" friends. Hello, real world. ;) And guuuurl, I know whatchu mean about the neediness/snarkiness cycle.<br /><br />I miss ya also cuz I'm not blogging this season, either. But you know what? I can pick up the phone next week & try to catch you for a live chat. That's what real friends do--no talking in soundbytes.<br /><br />I hope you are well, m'lurve! I had fun catching up with your last 5 or so posts. XxxoooGretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-41166906325490186812010-11-14T11:07:13.547-07:002010-11-14T11:07:13.547-07:00I miss you on twitter:( I understand but I liked h...I miss you on twitter:( I understand but I liked hearing from you and felt like you were more in my everyday life. That is what I do like about it. I did go back and read my recent tweets to judge myself and what I am doing, and if I like the representation. I appreciate anything that challenges me, so thanks:). I like the breaking news, the positive affirmations, and Brad Paisley's tweets.ha thanks for being so real, that's rare, and I miss you.Carolhttp://Kwscomet@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-51562190080823764412010-11-14T09:34:28.334-07:002010-11-14T09:34:28.334-07:00This relates to twitter in a round-about-way (dino...This relates to twitter in a round-about-way (dinosaur-like way... haha)<br />In the days of film (before people took a gazillion photos per minute) I would always notice this fact upon returning home from a vacation:<br />The times I had the very MOST fun were the times when I would have the fewer amount of pictures. Lots of picture usually equaled boredom. The exception being when the participants were to obliged to do the staged group shots.<br />The principle was simple: I was having too good of a time being with whomever to stop for picture-taking!<br />I think this relates to Twitter, also highlighting what you stated above. Those who are busy *really* living, don't have time to stop and tell the world about it. Those who are content in their own skin, don't feel the need for validation in this way!<br /><br />I think there are segments of society where Twitter is a valid tool. But, I, too, quit Twitter because I myself didn't even want to read what I was doing... ha.<br /><br />I think you have made a healthy choice, and I applaud you!<br /><br />Now... get busy living your awesome life with your awesome family!Hillcrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132281190470572221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-83317903808303685602010-11-14T08:54:28.630-07:002010-11-14T08:54:28.630-07:00I am not a Tweeter, and have never had an interest...I am not a Tweeter, and have never had an interest in it, but your reasons for deactivating your account sounds about right!! good for you. I have a facebook but don't stay on it enough to even worry about, I thought about quitting that but, I am a couponer and to get alot of them you have to "like" them on their facebook!!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309087376083203624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-6680039841921932122010-11-14T08:26:06.812-07:002010-11-14T08:26:06.812-07:00Ouch. I have not tweeted because we live in the mo...Ouch. I have not tweeted because we live in the mountains and do not get cell coverage so do not text, but I recognized myself anyway.<br />I can get all snarky, sarcastic on Facebook, or over share on my status every three minutes.<br />Good reminders.Diane Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092079647422617381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-53661230112575706272010-11-13T18:48:05.136-07:002010-11-13T18:48:05.136-07:00Amen!!! I can't even remember the last time I...Amen!!! I can't even remember the last time I was on twitter but I'll just leave it there for now, continuing to collect the dust.<br /><br />I'ma email you now...Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-29810084251906315052010-11-13T17:28:31.289-07:002010-11-13T17:28:31.289-07:00I've never done Twitter (is that how I say it?...I've never done Twitter (is that how I say it??) in my life, for all the reasons you just said...I'd probably feel the same about it as you do, and get sucked in. So, I just never even started.<br /><br />I feel the same, at times, about Facebook. I feel sometimes it is all about BRAGGIN about "Look how much fun I'm having" "Look at me" and that part drives me nuts and causes me to have "snarky" thoughts. I LOVE being able to keep in touch with so many friends all over the world, so I keep my FB account. <br /><br />I feel so sad when I see couples out and they are both on their phones instead of talking to each other. <br /><br />I respect your restraint and awareness to how it was making you feel and act.<br /><br />Finally....I'm glad you LOVED The Heretic's Daughter. At first, didn't you want to punch the mom in the mouth? Then...she grew into a woman you fell in love with for her sacrifice. Tell me what you thought- I know you loved it, but why..... what is next up to read for you?<br /><br />KellySitesx6https://www.blogger.com/profile/14030560891890881522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-5446794029559442682010-11-13T16:41:46.508-07:002010-11-13T16:41:46.508-07:00I feel about the same with Facebook. I rarely post...I feel about the same with Facebook. I rarely post on there now, just keep my account open to see the photos of friends and family in the UK. <br /><br />I never got on with Twitter, tried, didn't like it, quit it!!<br /><br />WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680610172254066719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-88860910373223641482010-11-13T13:31:35.320-07:002010-11-13T13:31:35.320-07:001) I LOVE your honesty - almost as much as I love ...1) I LOVE your honesty - almost as much as I love your heart.<br /><br />2) I admire your ability to view your thoughts/feelings objectively and make needed changes<br /><br />3) I'm so glad I know you! You're such a good influence on me.<br /><br />4) I have no idea why I feel the need to number my thoughts today. :)<br /><br />love you,<br />jenJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07852504450524545122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-85359115969377538212010-11-13T12:50:10.059-07:002010-11-13T12:50:10.059-07:00amen. I have always felt the same way about twitte...amen. I have always felt the same way about twitter and myself (it was really easy for me to quit twitter since I don't have a cell phone!)<br /><br />I have been really working on claiming Micah 6:8 as MY verse.....mostly the "walk humbly" part and that includes finding my identity in Jesus ONLY. Not facebook, not my blog, not twitter.<br /><br />Love ya girl!Trishhttp://www.skippynscoop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-28542849928273044282010-11-13T12:13:23.018-07:002010-11-13T12:13:23.018-07:00LOTS of good comments and reasons...I don't tw...LOTS of good comments and reasons...I don't tweet very often and my phone doesn't "pronounce" when I get tweets...so it's quite quiet right now. I will miss your tweets, you were always making me miss Colorado though. <br />Enjoy your weekend!Katrina @ Pics, Pages & Purlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245863945689175120noreply@blogger.com