Now with pictures & other Twitterati lists!: @Liz_Azyan’s Twitterati Dedication List – People you should follow on Twitter
Over the past few months, I’ve become really great friends with my Twitterati’s . Who knew I’d find really great friends on Twitter, people who could be there for you when things don’t go quite right… – I’ve met most of the people on this list in real life.
Ok, so I’m in the middle of writing my thesis and thought I had to do something to release some tension and stress. So I decided to do something fun for a change…. Check it out!
News Update: I’m surprised this list has been such a hit since it was released! I would’ve never guessed it. Hopefully everyone will gain new followers in the days to come!
News Update 21st August 2009: Profiles now updated with pixxies! 🙂
Over the past few months, I’ve become really great friends with my Twitterati’s . Who knew I’d find really great friends on Twitter, people who could be there for you when things don’t go quite right… – I’ve met most of the people on this list in real life. There are a few people that have always given me support throughout the months I’ve been on Twitter and feel that I’d like to dedicate this post to them as a way of saying TQ so much for all your support on my research and blog! Please forgive me if I have forgotten someone (pls give me a pinch if I’ve forgotten!).
They are all people involved in my research one way or another so if you are new to twitter and still don’t know who to follow, I’d highly recommend all of my friends on this list. I haven’t identified them based on their position in local government because they are not here because of their positions but purely based on my experience interacting with them and of course for their lovely personalities that I have come to learn and be friends with over the past few months!
…. Really hope I didn’t forget anybody! – This list will be update now and again if I realized I’ve forgotten someone!
Update 22nd July – So I did infact forget some really really important people! Mostly because I thought they were already on the list. Deepest apologies to Paul Canning! :-s I’m so sorry, I thought 50+ people seem already alot of people but seems I have even more important people to add on to the list! So I say there has been an addition of somewhat 20 people today. More to come if I suddenly remember more!
Here are some funny, interesting and also tweets that I definitely appreciate circulating around twitter since the release of the list! Thx for your support!
Liz Azyan’s Local Government Social Media Research Twitterati Dedication List (in no particular order!) – Follow all the special people on Twitter!
Due to a few niggles about the order of the list according to number rank, I’ve changed the bullets to points now 😉 Hope this works out better for everybody. Cheers for feedback! And just to point out again, the list is in no particular order!
Here are a few other links to other also very important “people to follow lists”
@hadleybeeman (On top of my list coz she’s my uni friend and known me since 2004 and an absolute star! – the rest of the list is in no particular order !
@alncl (currently in twitter jail #freealncl!) / @_guy_incognito – He’s free!
@dominiccampbell – FutureGovConsultancy boss that sent me to NYC as winner of their competition!
@j0nhyde – Organizing the next #localgovcamp in Chelthenham in September
@rotkapchen – USA!
@b3rn – My fav Aussie! 😉
@dafyddbach (web developer)
@vincestev (not local government but has been a good twitter friend in time of need 🙂 )
@theimp67 / @paulmirvine – Hmmm, why the double identity Paul?? ;-p Where’s my drink?
@skinola7 – Thanks for carrying my bag in Brum! 🙂
You guys and gals are all stars! Thanks again!!! 😀
Liz xxx

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Hi Liz
Thank you so much for including me in your list of the local gov Twitterati.
I feel quite humbled to be included in such esteemed company!
Best wishes
Janet
Hi Janet!
It was my absolute pleasure! We are lucky to have YOU! 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
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Cool – I’m on Liz Azyan’s Twitterati Dedication List – People you should follow on Twitter [link to post]
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RT @karenblakeman: Cool – I’m on Liz Azyan’s Twitterati Dedication List – People you should follow on Twitter [link to post] //So am I
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Paul & Karen,
I would never forget you guys! Gems!!! 🙂
Liz xxx
Don’t know what to say Liz. Guess you can’t make these sorts of lists without annoying someone!
Paul, I’m so so sorry, I actually thought you were already on the list but now I remember what happened. I was about to add you then remembered your twitter handle didn’t actually spell Paul Canning so I knew I had to check it out before putting it down. And I was right, its @pauloCanning. But after adding other people I just completely forgot to get back to yours and sort of had it in my head that you were already on the list… duhhhh… so forgetful! Pls forgive me!!! Your def on it now. I checked twice 🙂
Liz xxx
Never mind me, you forgot @PubSecBloggers
About @PubSecBloggers, I’m not even following them at the moment coz didn’t notice them and this list is more about individuals rather than a channel or group. So might have to come under another list I’ll do in the future. But will start following them now 🙂
Liz xxx
Thank you, I’m flattered.
A pleasure to have you Andy! Go Brum!!! 🙂
Liz xxx
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RT @Liz_Azyan: Twitterati Dedication List – People you should follow on Twitter [link to post] 🙂 / inc. me! Thank you.
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I read: Liz Azyan’s Twitterati Dedication List – People you should follow on Twitter [link to post]
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A brilliant list of people worth a follow on Twitter by the brilliant #epicvisionary @LizAzyan’s [link to post] 🙂 #freealncl
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Dan,
You’re a star! Thanks 🙂
Liz xxx
That’s cool :] It’s a side-effect of making lists of people I guess, bound to happen :/
My bad Paul… it was just for fun to begin with… learnt my lesson! x
Thanks Liz – You are such an inspiration!I feel honoured. Been singing your praises at Brighton University yesterday.We are hoping to get students involved in social media projects.
Yvette, I’m inspired by all of YOU! Thank you for all your support. Maybe one day I’ll be able to make my way to Brighton Uni myself 🙂 Hope to hear more about the student projects. Please keep me updated.
Liz xxx
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Bookmarked: @Liz_Azyan’s Twitterati Dedication List – People you should follow on Twitter: Mainly peo.. [link to post]
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woohoo! In at number 7 🙂
Thanks Liz!
Haha, pleasure Dave! That’s David Beckham’s number right (7)? You’re a David too, so seems fitting LOL ;P
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Noticed I am on @liz_azyan twitterati list as well… [link to post]
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@alteredeye Of course you are ! Glad you’ve finally noticed the list LOL Hope you’re well 🙂
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@Liz_Azyan joined as google friend, all is well, hope to catch you sometime in the City
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@alteredeye Of course you are ! Glad you’ve finally noticed the list LOL Hope you’re well 🙂
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@alteredeye Of course you are ! Glad you’ve finally noticed the list LOL Hope you’re well 🙂
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Noticed I am on @liz_azyan twitterati list! I’m honoured, and I will add them all, perhaps we should all follow eachother [link to post]
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@ChimeraX though obviously my list is not as influential as the mighty @liz_azyan’s!
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@russelltanner You kept your list quiet! I am honoured to feature.
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@alncl I tweeted a link to it at a weird time probably – I did it when I was still under the influnce of swine-flu!
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@ChimeraX you are also on my twitterati list! http://bit.ly/103K2O
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@ChimeraX I went through and did it. Handy list of who’s who in gov two. Sorry.
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@alncl but you are the original #epicvisionary so I would have expected you to do it already 😉
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@ChimeraX Noticed it quickly through vanity. Ears were burning!
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I’m beyond flattered to be featured in @liz_azyan’s list of the Twitterati – hon, you’re tops in my book too!! [link to post]
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@freecloud I know.. you do tend to wonder what method’s they use.. which is why I stick to building my own list [link to post] 🙂
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@freecloud I know.. you do tend to wonder what method’s they use.. which is why I stick to building my own list [link to post] 🙂
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@freecloud I know.. you do tend to wonder what method’s they use.. which is why I stick to building my own list [link to post] 🙂
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@ShoeButt do you have Liz’s list of people to follow? [link to post]
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