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36 Responses to Twitter is Like Sex
  1. Easton Ellsworth
    April 11, 2008 | 2:49 pm

    Who was it that said, “If you don’t know what jazz is, you’ll never know?”

    Some things just have to be experienced to be understood fully.

    I think you’ve done a great job identifying two of them right here, Michael.

  2. Paula Hawk
    April 11, 2008 | 2:53 pm

    Very funny – and very true post. People think I’m crazy for how much I like Twitter and how cranky I get when I don’t get to spend several hours a day catching up with everyone – hmmmmm, I suppose at one point in my life I would have been upset if I wasn’t doing the other as well…. ;)

  3. James- Men with Pens
    April 11, 2008 | 2:53 pm

    I’m not having sex at the moment. That’s why I’m on Twitter. It’s replacement therapy.

  4. Dave Navarro
    April 11, 2008 | 3:02 pm

    You folks keep twittering. YOU’LL GO BLIND!

    :-p

  5. Lin Burress
    April 11, 2008 | 3:22 pm

    ROFLMAO!

    Now that I’ve stopped laughing out loud (AT WORK no less) I wanted to tell you I loved this post.

    My hysterics caught the attention of my boss and co-worker, so they’ve read it too and busted out laughing as well. Fortunately I work in an easy-going office and everyone enjoyed the humor. Whew! :)

  6. Kathy Drewien
    April 11, 2008 | 4:17 pm

    Ahh, now I can describe Twitter. Can you help me remember the other?

  7. joohliah
    April 11, 2008 | 4:22 pm

    Thank god I’m alone in my office or people would think I’m nuts giggling at my screen !

    Your post is great, so true. I hadn’t thought of it this way, but your analogy is perfect.

    As for James and Dave… I nearly spit my tea out ^^

  8. Sally J.
    April 11, 2008 | 4:46 pm

    Funny stuff, sir. And right on, to boot.

    I’m not on Twitter (too easily distracted) but this quote applies equally well to (ahem) tools like Stumbleupon:

    “If you just show up and say ‘where’s all my opportunities at?’ you might as well just stay off of Twitter.”

  9. UltraRob
    April 11, 2008 | 5:10 pm

    Great post! When I first checked Twitter out, I just didn’t get it. People I have a lot of respect were doing it so I figured there must be something I just didn’t see. I started following people and once I had followed several good people, I understood. I’ve been too embarrassed to try to explain it to anyone else though.

  10. JP Micek
    April 11, 2008 | 7:00 pm

    Awesome analogy Michael. And i can say since my wife (@CoachDeb) has been bit by the Twitter bug that it’s not only “like” sex…. I could swear it increases frequency too.

    Oh wait, I think more testing is needed. Will get back to you on that after more “research.” :P

    @JPmicek

  11. Dave Navarro
    April 11, 2008 | 7:48 pm

    @joolilah –

    That’s our job!

  12. Karen JL
    April 11, 2008 | 7:59 pm

    But will it call the next day?

  13. Seduction
    April 11, 2008 | 8:23 pm

    I’ll stick with sex for now. =)

  14. Michael Martine, Blog Consultant
    April 11, 2008 | 9:33 pm

    Glad everyone enjoyed it so much! It was hella fun to write.

  15. Michael Martine, Blog Consultant
    April 11, 2008 | 10:23 pm

    I just deleted a comment because it violated my comment policy regarding the name field. If you’re the author of that comment and you’re reading this, feel free to repost and follow the guidelines. Thanks.

  16. @CoachDeb
    April 12, 2008 | 1:38 am

    @DaveNavarro
    no no no silly
    they’ll only go blind if they tweet themselves

    if they tweet with others – they’ll have a great complexion & a smile on their face

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  18. Rhys
    April 12, 2008 | 4:10 am

    Twitter’s like sex – not as good as Mario Kart Wii online ;)

  19. ronbailey
    April 12, 2008 | 5:20 am

    Boy, you sure hit that nail on the head…

    It never lasts long enough.

    I’m never exactly certain that I’m doing it exactly right.

    I’m always a little unsure if the other people involved are enjoying it as much as I am.

    Most people are a little shy and uncertain at first, but warm up quickly.

    You tend to do it ALL THE TIME and quite badly when you first get started, but soon start to focus on quality rather than quantity.

    You aren’t positive, but you think Robert Scoble does it way too much.

  20. Janice Cartier
    April 12, 2008 | 8:36 am

    You have just tempted a twitter virgin.
    Brian said it was a good thing, but that was just foreplay, “Really you’ll like it. It will make your feeds hum.”
    “Mix, mingle, show them your stuff”, he typed persuasively.
    “But it sounds like such a time suck. It will cut into my studio time”, she chastely and stubbornly typed back.
    Then Martine that clever man, seduces me with one phrase, devil that he is, “Twitter is like Sex”.
    Hello Twitter. I just hope you all will respect me in the morning.

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    April 12, 2008 | 10:22 pm

    Twitter is not like sex. that’s just stupid.

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  23. Paul Duxbury
    April 13, 2008 | 3:53 am

    That made me laugh out loud early on a Sunday morning!

    I have just logged into Twitter and I will see some people in a completely different light on there now!

    Take care

    Paul

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  25. Myrna
    April 13, 2008 | 2:52 pm

    Michael-love your post and the comments are the cherry on the cake!

    I’m going to use your name and this post on a webinar tomorrow on Twitter with Debra Simpson of magicinblogging.com. You are warmly invited to join with your comments if you’d like.

  26. Michael Martine, Blog Consultant
    April 13, 2008 | 2:59 pm

    @ Myrna – Oh, I’d love to join you, but I’ll be at work during the seminar. If there’s a place to leave comments afterwards, please send me the URL for that and I’d be happy to!

    I’m flattered that you’re using my post in your seminar. Hope everyone gets a giggle out of it and learns something. ;)

  27. Dianne Murphy-Rodger
    April 14, 2008 | 3:37 pm

    Haha! Michael, this is the post that finally caught my attention and made me join Twitter!

    Been half-heartedly meaning to for a while, but worried about yet another distraction, but I’m so glad i finally did it. I am Twitter Virgin no longer and I love it, thank you!

    I have also been meaning to call over and say thank you, having signed up to your RSS feed recently, for all your great advice and helpful tips. Inspired to do it today by Darren’s lovely post … you are much appreciated!

    Sorry the day is almost over now, hope you had a good one!

    :o )

  28. Michael Martine, Blog Consultant
    April 14, 2008 | 5:58 pm

    @ Diane – Thanks very much! That just made my day! :)

  29. Dianne Murphy-Rodger
    April 14, 2008 | 8:48 pm

    And that made me smile!

    You’re very welcome, Michael, have an excellent week! :o )

  30. Stevie Knight
    April 15, 2008 | 2:03 am

    Oh my goodness. Loved the post but the comments were hilarious. I don’t think this is going into my “teach your homeschooled kids internet marketing” bookmarks, but thanks for the grins, giggles and guffaws!

    Just started tweeting a week or so ago and I’m having a ball and meeting outstanding, annoying and outrageous peeps. It’s great fun!

    @Stevie_Knight

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  32. Tibi Puiu
    April 20, 2008 | 4:37 am

    Hahaha, interesting analogy to say the least, Michael. I guess just about anything can be interpreted sexually :D

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