@TCManiacs Blogs: Where in the world is Makati? Global following Thanks tweeples!

Monday, March 16, 2009

Where in the world is Makati? Global following Thanks tweeples!

I translated my obsession for watching TCM into an obsession for twittering about TCM. My original expectations were for a few fellow movie geeks to join me in celebrating my favorite event, 31 days of Oscar. Well, I've been pleasantly surprised by over 800 followers to find I am far from unique in my love for the classic movies featured by TCM. Profiles of tweeple reveal incredibly diverse bios of all ages and professions. Also, decided to establish this blog to capture the info and activity of @TCManiacs twittering. A little web analytics (unable to track for twitter) reveals visits come from 454 cities across the globe....including Makati!

Where in the world is Makati?

Makati, is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the greater metropolitan area of the national capital of the Philippines. It is the major financial, commercial and economic hub in the Philippines, often referred to as the financial capital of the Philippines

Thanks for all the follows everyone! Having a ball reading your tweets from across the globe! Keep sending your replies!

2 comments:

foodie4accessMarch 16, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Very happy to know the numbers. Now I can show family that I am not crazy. There are others like me and they are all over the world.

Thanks, TCManiacs!
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UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 12:19 PM
I've gotten a kick out of showing of my following to my teenager,who teases me for passion for watching old movies exclusively. Isn't it wonderful to live in this internet global age with opportunity to share your passions with others around the world!
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TCManiacs appreciate your feedback! Follow us @TCManiacs

Who is the mysterious TCManiac?

First, I'll tell you who I am not. I am not affiliated with TCM. I am not some superbot created by software developers. I am not being paid by TCM or anyone else to dedicate my time to tweeting. I am a real flesh and blood human being. I am a real maniac for TCM. I really do keep my TV tuned to TCM 24-7. I created the TCManiacs twitter as a result of my sincere passion for watching Turner Classic Movies.

How I got started?

Well, I've been a fan of TCM since its inception. As I lay flat on my back recovering from a disabling health crisis unable to do little more than watch TV and surf the internet, I found refuge watching TCM round the clock. I soon developed an obsessive habit of keeping a browser tab open for the TCM schedule and beating Robert Osbourne's introductions to finding out facts for upcoming movies. My entire day and night became defined by the TCM line-up. At the beginning of 2009 I decided to check out twitter and lucked up on some fellow TCM fans to friend. During the 31 days Oscar I decided to dedicate a twitter just to share my TCM obsession by tweeting about every movie every day of February. I was totally overwhelmed by the number of fellow TCM maniacs that became my following. Its been a WIN WIN in everyway for me. I have had the opportunity to share fun stuff with some incredible fellow classic movie lovers and bloggers. With so many followers I became committed to maintaining the twitter schedule and finding fun stuff for upcoming TCM movies.

How may followers show appreciation?

As I mentioned before, I am not employed by anyone nor being paid for my time maintaining tweets and blog. However, you may express your appreciation for my labor of love by dropping a token of your appreciation in the hat. Simply click the Donate button below. Any amount your heart moves you to give no matter how small will be graciously accepted.

What you mean to me?

Even if you decide to skip tipping the hat, please take the time to comment or send a message with your thoughts and suggestions. Send ideas on more fun stuff you would like featured. Send me links to your own classic movie websites. I just want to hear from you! Let me know what sharing my little obsession is worth to you. Every follower is priceless to me!