Last month I deleted my Klout account.
The deletion of my account was a protest of sorts. My goal was not to get others to delete their Klout profile, but to make a statement about behavior. I believed then and I still believe that Klout has negatively “changed the way some people behave on Twitter and in other social networks.” The volume of conversation about personal Klout scores was and is too high. My goal was to do something dramatic to try and reduce that volume. Others have made less dramatic pleas. Today, Chris Brogan included this as his number one suggestion for “things you might do less or not at all” in your attempt to get more Twitter followers: “1. Never once mention (or think about, or worry about) your Klout score.” I couldn’t agree more.
Unfortunately, for one Twitter “broadcaster” at least, my move may have had the opposite effect. Peter Brewer‘s Klout mentions have actually increased dramatically since my post, and I fear it’s only going to get worse. I truly care about this man, so it’s painful for me to watch. I’m sure he doesn’t see it this way, he probably thinks he’s having a bit of fun at my expense, but the fact of the matter is that the deletion of my Klout profile has become a distraction for Peter. It is the only post-deletion regret I have.
@respres Do you not see what you have done man!! RT “@TBoard: @thatpeterbrewer I need my Klout score back without it I am nothing”
— Peter Brewer (@thatpeterbrewer) December 22, 2011
The man has lost it. It was bad enough when his tourette-like outbursts were directed at me, but he has even resorted to calling innocent bystanders vicious names, like “pupplylover.”
@TBoard #puppylover cc @respres
— Peter Brewer (@thatpeterbrewer) December 22, 2011
This is not the kind of behavior I was hoping to influence. Here are just a few examples of the Klout bender Peter has been on.
Hey @respres My @Klout score is 64. I improved it by 3 points over the past30 days! YOU DID’NT!:)) klout.com/user/thatpeter…. :)))
— Peter Brewer (@thatpeterbrewer) December 12, 2011
@respres When I get a free pair of socks and a can of coke from my impressive Klout score you’ll be squirming with even more envy! #klout
— Peter Brewer (@thatpeterbrewer) December 12, 2011
I googled the word ‘Envy’ and this was the result: “@respres: @thatpeterbrewer no really, you’re like my @klout hero.”. (Thanks Jeff!)
— Peter Brewer (@thatpeterbrewer) December 12, 2011
Peter, I love you like a brother. I hope that one day you can see that I’m doing fine without my Klout score. I hope you’ll be able to move on and accept the fact that there are people in this world who don’t need a Klout score to prove their online worth. And even if you can’t, know this, my friend… I’m always here for you. I know that together we can get you through this rough patch.
Don’t mention your Klout score? That’s easy for someone whose score hovers around 86. 😉
LOL, good point Lynda.
It’s 64 and holding strong despite this spirited attack. Actually. I wonder if this post and the tweet outs will help it jump? You can watch its progress here. http://www.klout.com/#/thatpeterbrewer
🙂 🙂 🙂 😉
I love you Brother! xx
Peter… I’m getting a puppy for your Klout profile now. http://www.klout.com/thatpeterbrewer
Its not about me Jeff, Its about You. I do this for You. http://youtu.be/8x7OIf3uqQQ
Dude … you have clout, not Klout.
Even Jay Thompson, master manipulator of The Google, can take no steps … none, I tell ya … in adjusting your clout.
There, I’ve said it.
Have fun in Africa … looking forward to visiting that continent one day.
Ira
Greater love have no man than to lay down his Klout score for a friend. I do this for you as an act of love my friend. http://youtu.be/8x7OIf3uqQQ Today there will be puppies.
Ha! I did not see this comment before I put the same thoughts out about your video. 🙂 The gesture is a true “gift of the magi” display of love. Though I think you should go set it back up again, I’m not sure you’ll be able to handle life without your Klout. 😉
Its ok. I’m working through my anxiety and withdrawals pretty well so far today.
Day one is the hardest. 🙂
PB, you spelt “DIDN’T” incorrectly in one of your tweets. Hashtag_justsaying_underscore_lol 😉
Hey, it got Kim to come comment on my blog… life is good. 🙂
If only you had more typos JT 😉
Can we move this discussion over to ActiveRain? I need to increase my points over there too. Maybe I can get points for AR and Klout with one swoop.
I need to install a like button.
Look, a lovers’ tiff. How wonderful. Merry Kloutmas to you all.
Jealous Pete? At only 55 I’m surprised you’re keeping yours?… http://klout.com/peterfletcher
LMBO. Fletch, did you see how quickly we kissed and made up. There’s a lesson in all of this. I have no idea what it is, but I’m sure it’s here if we look hard enough.
What? It’s 55? When do the perks kick in? Can you teach me how to tweet better so I can get a new phone? Or a sponge?
LOLOLOL!! you guys are goofs (I’ve said this many times)
So true. 🙂
Entertainment at its best! Merry Christmas Peter! Merry Christmas Eve to everyone else 🙂
Merry Christmas to you as well, Ben!