One of the things that's interesting for me is the fact that while I like the idea of not needing to “follow” someone to see them on a list (which can then me viewed via Tweetdeck), there is a certain element of being able to DM folks i'm connected with, especially since most are pretty respectful of not overusing that feature.

With that said, there are some people I've not followed in the past based based on their lack of reciprocity but I may consider adding them back into the mix via a list.

One of the things that's interesting for me is the fact that while I like the idea of not needing to “follow” someone to see them on a list (which can then me viewed via Tweetdeck), there is a certain element of being able to DM folks i'm connected with, especially since most are pretty respectful of not overusing that feature.

With that said, there are some people I've not followed in the past based based on their lack of reciprocity but I may consider adding them back into the mix via a list.

One of the things that's interesting for me is the fact that while I like the idea of not needing to “follow” someone to see them on a list (which can then me viewed via Tweetdeck), there is a certain element of being able to DM folks i'm connected with, especially since most are pretty respectful of not overusing that feature.

With that said, there are some people I've not followed in the past based based on their lack of reciprocity but I may consider adding them back into the mix via a list.

It'll be interesting to see how the “authoritative lits” concept plays out. When lists were only on Twitter.com, following someone else's list was a nuisance. Now that you can follow them in Tweetdeck, you may be right: Building a good list will earn you capital, just like finding and Tweeting good content does.

As clients implement the list feature & since lists can be followed I think the next development will be authoritative list by topic. Not necessarily the largest lists (ie: every social media 'expert') but the most refined & value adding. Those users that curate such lists will likely get a boost in 'whuffie'

It'll be interesting to see how the “authoritative lits” concept plays out. When lists were only on Twitter.com, following someone else's list was a nuisance. Now that you can follow them in Tweetdeck, you may be right: Building a good list will earn you capital, just like finding and Tweeting good content does.

As clients implement the list feature & since lists can be followed I think the next development will be authoritative list by topic. Not necessarily the largest lists (ie: every social media 'expert') but the most refined & value adding. Those users that curate such lists will likely get a boost in 'whuffie'