Hey Columbus, start Hash Tagging your Tweets

Yesterday, I requested that the Columbus Dispatch start using Twitter. Today I ask you too, to start tweeting, if you haven't already done so. But I'm also asking that you go one step further. Start hash tagging your tweets. On the right under the videos, you'll see a series of hash tags related to Columbus. When you click on them, you'll be taken to a page that shows all the tweets that used that particular tag. For example, the #cbus hash tag will show you all tweets tagged with #cbus. If we can get a bunch of people doing this with their tweets, we can show to the world how vibrant Columbus can be. Imagine your at the bar and you see Andy Dick making out with a guy. Of course you'll want to take out your camera and take pictures. But why not tweet about it on your cell phone. That way, anyone monitoring the #cbus hash tag can see that something exciting is going on and head down to the bar you are at (assuming they have no hang ups about going to a gay bar). Want another example. Say you're at ComFest. And there is a band playing a hot set. Let us know with a #comfest hash tag. The potention for this to be a viable real time citizen notification system is limitless. And easy to do. Okay, so I got you intrigued.

1. Sign up for a free Twitter account
2. After you've signed up, go to Hashtags' twitter page and click "Follow"
3. When you write your tweet, make sure the hash sign (#) is in front of your tag, without spaces

That's it.