Rules For How Not To Be a Social Media Douchebag: #2

Rule #2: Stop assuming that all of your followers are hanging on to your every word. 


Because unless you have a swingy haircut, wear high-tops, and sing ultra-catchy pop tunes about people wasting your time and not being able to make up their minds, then they're not.

Examples of breaking this rule:

"Sorry guys, but I'm going to be offline for a few hours!"

"Sorry I haven't blogged in a while...I've been sooo busy ____ (waxing/walking on the treadmill/listening to my iPod/insert totally boring reason here)"

Is anyone really that upset about the fact that you haven't blogged or tweeted in a while? I mean, so upset that you think they deserve some type of public explanation or apology for why you've stolen their daily online sustenance and joy by using your precious time for something else?

If your answer is yes, then the answer is actually no.