Random follow #293 - @LadyNgaire and @BookieMonsterNZ

Book worms, book people, book lovers.  These are the people that keep the mind inspired, the ideas flowing and unleash creativity and knowledge where there is a void of ignorance.  @LadyNgaire is the brains and personality behind the ever increasingly popular twitter account of @BookieMonsterNZ.  Its nice that she has two accounts because sometimes you really, really, really want to tweet something but you just don't have the right medium to do so.  These two accounts allows Ngaire to do just that.

So what are the different appeals to these accounts?

Lady Ngaire.  Fun, easy going, new to twitter.  This account is hot off the twitter account making machine and I am betting a dollar or two that over time it will become something of an institution in the social media world.  So for this account it is very much - watch this space and follow now so that you can claim to be an early follower when she becomes really famous.

Bookie Monster.  This account is actually well on its way to be legendary.  With so many followers and tweets posted this account is fantastic.  This has the ultimate blend of books, cats along with a whole lot of bits and bobs about absolutely anything and everything under the sun.

Here are a few things I know -

1. Ngaire is really nice.  Like REALLY nice --> "Public transporting it home. The driver on the 22 bus is lovely."
2. The tension, the suspense --> "#12daysofWake Day 7. I finished. Parsing. Quite sad. Review to come..."
3. She is really amusing --> "Those four magic words every facial hair lover wants to read: "willie apiata is following you"
4. As much as she likes to real she also likes to write --> "Have got two great blog ideas and three ok ones. Career path sorted then"

One terrific lady from Te Aroha.  Two terrific twitter accounts.  Its not so much a choice as to which one to follow.  The choice is more when will you follow them?

Random follow #224 - @SiDawson

How do you find tweeters to follow on twitter?  Some tweeters are people you meet in real life and then follow.  Some are people you follow and then get the opportunity to meet later.  And then there are the good folk of twitter who provide recommendations.  Todays tweeter - @SiDawson is one of those people.  A total recommendation.

Word has it that Si is "a twitter pro and generally friendly" --> both pointers towards a great tweeter.

Si has a fantastic depth of knowledge when it comes to the internet and he is more than happy to share his
knowledge with anyone who has the courage to ask.  An example of his free help tweets is worth a read by anyone who is interested in who has access to their data.  Here is one of his tweets that will totally blow your mind if you click the link -->

"a) change your password, b) go to http://bit.ly/L24AaF and revoke access to anything dodgy."

Si is one serious techno knower of knowledge.  He is also a deep thinker who considers his opinions and answers to others before he fires off into the twittersphere.  Time is no barrier to his twitter habits as he can only be found tweeting late into the night.

Originally hailing from the metropolis that is Palmerston North you most likely find him located in the UK at the moment.  Its the nice guy who lives inside him that wishes the world was kinder better than it is.  That is the hallmark of someone who embodies compassion and a caring nature.  And that care extends to the online world as well when he shares tweets like these -

"Btw? Facebook is bad for you. Get a life: http://econ.st/15uT2Jn "

and

"Miserable weather. Watched a woman give a homeless guy an excellent umbrella. Ah humans, you’re alright."

You can also go a bit wider then what he posts on twitter. He also has his own website where he shares his posts and views that need more than 140 characters to write. If you think his tweets are interesting try having a look at his site - http://sidawson.org/  His blog on preparing a Hangi for English readers is interesting too.

So what we've got here is someone who can communicate.  Si brings a clear and consistent style to twitter and social media that is appealing is its fairness and balance.  And with that he also brings a wider world view which is well grounded and always current.  Go follow.  It'll be good for you.