Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the goal?
A: There are two primary goals: connect progressives with each other, and encourage more progressives to join Twitter. Being able to go to one place to find and connect with progressives all over the country is a vital piece of infrastructure for the movement.
A: There are two primary goals: connect progressives with each other, and encourage more progressives to join Twitter. Being able to go to one place to find and connect with progressives all over the country is a vital piece of infrastructure for the movement.
Q: What happens when I click "Join to Tweet"?
A: If you're not already logged into the site you will be forwarded to the Twitter authentication page. When you return you can re-click the "Join to Tweet" and you will be added to the directory and you'll tweet whatever is in the tweet box, but you can change it.
A: If you're not already logged into the site you will be forwarded to the Twitter authentication page. When you return you can re-click the "Join to Tweet" and you will be added to the directory and you'll tweet whatever is in the tweet box, but you can change it.
Q: How do I remove myself from the directory?
A: Sign in with your Twitter account at the top of the page, click on "delete yourself".
A: Sign in with your Twitter account at the top of the page, click on "delete yourself".
Q: How do I update my bio/location/picture/follower count?
A: The info also comes from your Twitter settings. You can change it here. The site then synchronizes the info with Twitter every 2 days, but you can force an update by simply logging into the site.
A: The info also comes from your Twitter settings. You can change it here. The site then synchronizes the info with Twitter every 2 days, but you can force an update by simply logging into the site.
Q: I followed someone, but it isn't showing up on Twitter. Why?
A: Twitter has various limits on how much you can do within an hour or a day. You probably ran into those limits. Twitter has more details.
A: Twitter has various limits on how much you can do within an hour or a day. You probably ran into those limits. Twitter has more details.
Q: Are you going to add me to a spam email list?
A: No, it's not even possible with Twitter because we never know your email address.
A: No, it's not even possible with Twitter because we never know your email address.
Q: I can't sign in.
A: Twitter goes down a lot, and sometimes there is just plain weirdness. If you are having a problem, try shutting down your browser and/or deleting your tweetprogress.ca cookies (You can do this in most browsers by going into Preferences > Cookies). Then restart your browser. If it's still a problem, send a tweet to @cka_politwit and I can add you to the directory.
A: Twitter goes down a lot, and sometimes there is just plain weirdness. If you are having a problem, try shutting down your browser and/or deleting your tweetprogress.ca cookies (You can do this in most browsers by going into Preferences > Cookies). Then restart your browser. If it's still a problem, send a tweet to @cka_politwit and I can add you to the directory.
Q: What is the red "PT" symbpol besides some people?
A: This indicates that this person is also listed on one of the politwitter lists. Hover your mouse over this "PT" icon to see more details.
A: This indicates that this person is also listed on one of the politwitter lists. Hover your mouse over this "PT" icon to see more details.
