Twitter Lists and trends

I read a blog on using Twitter lists and it made me realise that I must be horrendous to follow - no wonder my number of followers goes up and down like a yoyo. If I was following me, I would have to put me in a few lists because my tweets are so random. I would put me in a THFC list (someone already has) and a F1 list, also a sci-fi list, a 'local' list and a hashtag list (because, recently, I've been very bored on the evenings and joined in lots of twitter hashtag games - this must be incredibly annoying for some followers).

I've created lists and, during THFC matches, I can restrict my interaction to a single topic with other Spurs supporters; during the Grand Prix coverage, I'll just have exchanges with F1 fans watching the Grand Prix.

This is because, during other times, we may have nothing else in common. For example, fellow Whovians might like cricket or politics - or worse: they might be gooners! Of course, if someone tweets about Sci-fi and F1, they'll be in two lists.

Of course, there are loads of people who I follow in a regular way. These are usually people with a similar sense of humour who make me laugh every day or deliver useful or local information for my everyday life.

Update re hashtag gamers... I've noticed a trend recently where some people are tweeting without socialising. The result of not bothering to read other tagged tweets is that 'original' ideas appear in several similar tweets; it also means that tweets which deserve a fave or retweet are getting overlooked.

I don't know why people follow me (thanks if you do) but I choose not to follow those who tweet TOO MUCH or who use bad swear words!