Social networking has become one of the primary sources for communication and when it comes to Twitter Dating there are certain rules that should be followed to avoid causing problems or worse yet, jeopardizing your safety.
One of the primary Twitter dating applications is Radaroo which is creating love matches in 140 characters or less. The same as other dating sites, you create a profile on Radaroo using a brief formula. Radaroo then connects you to social media to help you get to know one another. The information that is placed in the profile is also sent to your Twitter followers in the event one of your followers may be interested. This is the main reason why you need to take the conservative approach with Twitter Dating.
Twitter Dating Rules
- Use Direct Messaging: Use direct messaging for private or intimate conversations to keep other Twitter users from viewing them.
- Tweet Nothings: If you are going to send your love interest “tweet nothings” use discretion with what you say because your Twitter stream is available for the world to see.
- Build Your Network Slowly: Although you may be anxious to meet a lot of people and find someone who is compatible, remember to build your social network slowly. A sudden rapid influx of Twitter numbers will be interpreted as spam. Instead build your numbers gradually by balancing the number of your followers with the number of people that you follow.
- Expand Your Circle: Although Twitter makes it easy to find people to follow, it is best to find people to follow who have similar interests to your own. This will avoid a lot of problems in the future when using Twitter dating. You can check out sites like TwitsLikeMe and TwitterLocal to find people with similar interests or who are in your local area.
- Adding a Date’s Followers: One word about adding your date’s followers. Don’t. Unless you have struck up a friendship with a follower, you should not assume that you are instantly part of your date’s past. Use proper etiquette and take the time to get to know your date and give them some personal space.
- Avoid Tweeting Your Breakup: If you go through a breakup when Twitter dating, avoid bashing your partner on Twitter. Not only does it make your partner look bad it will also make you look bad to other Twitter users who may be interested in you.
Twitter Dating Apps
In addition to following a few rules for Twitter Dating, there are a few Twitter apps besides Radaroo that can help you find someone who is compatible.
- Bubble: This is an application that analyzes other user tweets and matches the tweet with other users based on the content.
- TwitCrush: TwitCrush is another which allows you to express a crush on someone you like and provides information on other users that have a crush on you. The application also provides information on the crushes of other users.
Twitter is a wonderful way to find someone who is compatible without being part of an actual dating website however, when it comes to Twitter Dating it is best to play it safe by using proper etiquette before sharing information that cannot be taken back.
