
“You're not talking to the host, you're not really talking to the other guests you're talking to the people on the other side of the camera.”

Also, recognize that nobody is knowledgeable about every single topic, so pay attention to which topics the people you are following are knowledgeable about.įrum says the he thinks of his conversations on Twitter like his conversations as a guest on television shows: You're talking to the people who watch. Make sure that the people you are following are knowledgeable. There's an ancient Silicon Valley proverb: “Garbage in, garbage out.” If you are following people on Twitter who routinely post uninformed or misinformed tweets, you are likely to do the same. “Follow institutions…and then follow people who really know what they're talking about.” Also, he says, “Never do it in when you're in a situation of emotional distress of any kind.” If you find yourself playing on tilt, it's best to check yourself before you wreck yourself.ģ. Be conscious of this and stay focused.įrum doesn't let friends drink and tweet. He warns against getting drawn into side arguments: “You'll say something and somebody will say, ‘Well, you didn't say a different thing about a different topic.'” Discussions can easily spiral our of control if you allow the conversation to chase tangents. While Frum doesn't shy away from disagreeing with people on Twitter, he's careful to stay on topic.

“No arguments about arguments.” David Frum So when Frum offers up his ground rules for using Twitter responsibly, I thought I'd share them here:ġ.

Most of us have participated in a heated discussion on social media before, and we've certainly seen colleagues in the industry find themselves in trouble because of the way they used social media. In it, Frum talks about his use of Twitter, saying “Twitter is a dangerous tool it is an opportunity to end your career in a second.” Bush speechwriter, and Senior Editor of The Atlantic, was a guest of Preet Bharara on a recent episode of the podcast Stay Tuned with Preet (starting at 18:45). Mobile App Strategy 101 Our webinar will explain everything your radio station needs to know about mobile apps.ĭavid Frum, well-known author and political pundit, former George W.
