Comments on: Twitter: Hashtag Etiquette

By: Geoff

Geoff — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:08:51 +0000

@igster101 @thekeylime – thanks for the comments

@BrianGoodBeat: Very valid point. I would hate to do it as we do have some brand equity built up in the “tpt” name, not necessarily the hashtag. But it sure would make it a little easier.

By: BrianGoodBeat

BrianGoodBeat — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:03:36 +0000

I hate to suggest it, because I’m sure it’s not what you want to do, but the easiest way to avoid this (apparently frequent) frustration might be to change your hashtag to something less ubiquitous. #twitterpoker or #twitpoker or #twpoker probably wouldn’t be hijacked as easily. Your #tpt’ers might not mind so much, and it certainly would be easier to corral your own than to try to whip other people line.

By: thekeylime

thekeylime — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:59:50 +0000

I think the burden should be on the person who wants to use a tag – it’s good sense & good manners to check first. That said, you can’t always count on everyone to be polite or sensible.

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By: igster101

igster101 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:16:03 +0000

the whole hashtag thing is way out of control, much like the follow friday thing. However, I have come to think of #tpt as Twitter Poker Tour. If you want a new hash tag,makes sure someone else is not already using it. It takes a few seconds to search it. If you use tweetdeck, you can do a search right there. If it’s in use, don’t be lazy, find a new one.