#SocialCafe 8.37 Chat Transcript

Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm… https://t.co/J4BtAnRKlY

— Danielle Mamagona ???(@PokeyLuWho)

RT @PokeyLuWho: Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm #InspireToW…

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Embracing Change (Past and Future) 8.37 #chattingNow

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe You might as well embrace it because change is happening whether you like it or not!#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions. #SocialCafe Thanks!

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

For our #GettingToKnowYou how about this >> What is your favorite thing to do in the Fall season?And, if you don'… https://t.co/alr30QOCcb

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Last week: How Our Personal Life Affects Our Brand (brand and business) 8.36 #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Tonight: Embracing Change (Past and Future) 8.37 #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 Let’s review history for a moment... What changes can you recall occurring on the #Twitter platform in the past 5-10 yrs? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 (rephrase) What changes have occurred on the #Twitter platform? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A1: The biggest change I have encountered is the amount and quality of #TwitterChat opportunities.#SocialCafe https://t.co/fUlnpu8cJ4

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A1 One change that comes to mind is the ability to tweet videos. Love it! #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: Last week: How Our Personal Life Affects Our Brand (brand and business) 8.36 #SocialCafe

— Mojo(@mojosarmy)

RT @socialwebcafe: Tonight: Embracing Change (Past and Future) 8.37 #SocialCafe

— Mojo(@mojosarmy)

RT @socialwebcafe: Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Embracing Change (Past and Future) 8.37 #chattingNow

— Mojo(@mojosarmy)

Q2 Of those changes, which ones were positive or helpful? Why do you think so? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q2 (rephrase) What changes helped the network (and you)? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2: I know lists are knew and I've used them some, but not enough to notice a difference.For me, the twitter chat… https://t.co/75g55uvc7x

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Oooh good one, @Kathrynclang !I think about how "long" Twitter Chats have been around and being a part of the ver… https://t.co/bXUhpYFbuS

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A1) The last UI overhaul was significant and not all for the good. The move up from 140 characters was big. Unlimit… https://t.co/oeSKlxHtsM

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@Kathrynclang @socialwebcafe Agree. The only question is whether you lead it or follow it. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A2 Not meaning to repeat but I really think that videos (and gifs) were a fun addition to #Twitter We were in the… https://t.co/r1EKMB5xO4

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q3 Of those changes, have any of them not been helpful in your opinion and possibly detrimental? If so, which ones? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Great list @_TomGReid Thanks for that!I can't believe I forgot about the 280 characters! I didn't know if I liked… https://t.co/mq0yKWN8Lq

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q3 (rephrase) What changes were not helpful? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A3 Reminded by what @_TomGReid said the 280 characters did not impress me at first but that was because I enjoyed f… https://t.co/hsPgbIGrkh

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A3) I am about as far away from being a platform master as a person can be. I tend to go with the flow. Pretty much… https://t.co/Bct3BjyeHt

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A3.1) I am still struggling with some of the negative changes made in the last update. Interesting that some of the… https://t.co/bZ98iIPFA9

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A3: Changing the like button to a heart button because sometimes you just want to like a tweet ;)That change was… https://t.co/hH4M2AHmwb

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0f0weL please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe I struggled with 140. At best you could put in sound bites with no context. With 280 you can express… https://t.co/fs4pExvGK3

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q4 If someone asked you to make a prediction, based on what you have seen/experienced on #Twitter , what would you… https://t.co/I8px44KDXa

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Not sure when it was adopted, but I liked the idea of being able to create your own thread before posting. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q4 (rephrase) What changes are coming to #Twitter do you think? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialwebcafe: Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0f0weL please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A4 Considering the tweaks to the UI over time, I’m going to guess that more tweaks are coming. Maybe the major th… https://t.co/c6tWA9Q5Ob

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4) I would LOVE to see them make chat management easier and especially for successive invites without getting shad… https://t.co/0SiC7wN6mg

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A4.1) I am also not a video expert, but I see people actually participate in chats with only video. What magic wand… https://t.co/YobhtlVWYz

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q5 How do you think we could prepare for the types (or specific) changes we have predicted for #Twitter ? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A5: I don't try to prepare for #socialmedia platform changes, I just expect them and adjust.#SocialCafe https://t.co/61FF53R7Cx

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q5 (rephrase) How can we prepare for changes (be ready)? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5 I think the key in preparation is attitude. Realize that change is always happening somewhere, some time and to… https://t.co/YR6L1CIi9S

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Oh, that would be great! @_TomGReid I used to use twubs and they had all the features I wanted and were fast but… https://t.co/GNfopoFCBL

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

P.S. No offense to twubs - it happens, right? But, dependability goes to the top of my list and after that function… https://t.co/b9bfFCyE6t

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

See - right there you are preparing, by preparing yourself to just be ready :). Same here. #SocialCafe https://t.co/YqyKbj3QnI

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q6 Is there anything we can do this week to start embracing past changes or preparing for future changes? If so, what? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q6 (rephrase) What can we do this week to prepare for our future on #Twitter ? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Yes!I know you don't use Facebook but that is something handy there, too. If you don't want a P.S. in your post,… https://t.co/Ky7L8gnzN1

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A5) I think I am going to continue to just go with the flow. Learn what I need to about the things that create value. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid Looks like we all have the same thought with the go-with-the-flow approach. I like it ;). #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe I know a lot of people who loved @Blab. I met a lot of new friends there. Their business model seeme… https://t.co/ddi7PzLi9Z

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A6: To prepare for a future on Twitter be consistent, know your voice, and have fun.#SocialCafe https://t.co/p1l3JzvMLs

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid @blab @Kathrynclang and I were talking about that the other day - yeah, I miss it, too #SocialCafe #blab

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6) Early on I learned that there were users here who felt that the use of the platform was the goal. I once asked… https://t.co/vRdME1b59Q

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe @_TomGReid @blab Let's not go there . . . :(#why-justWHY#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@Kathrynclang Excellent point - never forget the fun. #SocialCafe https://t.co/5gwCBM9Vdo

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q7 Finally, it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is .. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 (rephrase) Time for the #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@Kathrynclang I love it... your own voice and having fun. Sounds good to me ;). #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7 Weekly there is an opportunity to share my fave #ShamelessPlug is .. that is the #SocialCafe community :). You all are great!

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7) This week I am resolved to be the best me. That's what I do well, and better than anyone else in the world. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

That is a great resolution! I think I may copy you and resolved to do the same ;). #SocialCafe https://t.co/SDdPNTaUzM

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe Hope you both have a great week. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Thank u for joining us for our #SocialCafe Chat. Just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @Kathrynclang: @socialwebcafe You might as well embrace it because change is happening whether you like it or not!#SocialCafe

— Amy Feind Reeves(@JobCoachAmyF)