I have been using twitter since February and it has been great.<\/p>\n
I had over 1600 followers and was the 7th most popular twitterer in Leeds. \u00a0It took a lot of time and effort – but the returns were there in as much as my network was considerably expanded both at the very local and international level. \u00a0I used twitter to network with a wide range of people who shared my passion for management, leadership, enterprise and entrepreneurship. \u00a0I had even found new clients through twitter recommendations!<\/p>\n
But on July 22nd something strange happened. \u00a0All of my followers were ‘lost’ as was nearly everyone that I follow.<\/p>\n
I logged a support request with Twitter which they immediately deemed closed without any communication or investigation that I could see.<\/p>\n
As some of my followers got wind of what had happened they started to to put the word out and people slowly started to follow me again. \u00a0This was a wonderful and humbling response as many people really missed my presence in their networks.<\/p>\n
Then, today, without explanation, Twitter suspended my account. \u00a0As far as I can see I have not transgressed any of their guidelines and I do not use any automated systems to refollow or direct message people. \u00a0Many creative, constructive and potentially commercially important conversations have been disrupted.<\/p>\n
So beware if you are investing much time in Twitter. \u00a0I would hate the same thing to happen to you.<\/p>\n
28th July Addendum<\/p>\n
Had some help from @delbius who works for Twitter support. \u00a0Apparently my account was trashed by a ‘bug’. \u00a0It has now been reinstated and most of the people I follow have been restored. \u00a0However my network of followers has not – at least not yet.<\/p>\n