Comments for Caltrain Tweets

Comment on Twitter is about… by Ted

Ted — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:02:47 +0000

If you have not seen the “new” Twitter launch video, it features our little band of intrepid caltrain ridders (aka @caltrain) pretty prominently. Didn’t want to send this as a tweet but thought you should know.

Comment on Twitter is about… by Richard Masoner

Richard Masoner — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:08:59 +0000

And thank YOU, Ravi, for providing this valuable service!

Comment on Syntax enforcement by David M

David M — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:59:09 +0000

On your syntax page, you mentioned that the service type was encoded in the first digit of the train number. Similarly, the direction is encoded in the last digit. Even numbers go south, odd go north.

Comment on Foursquare? by Yokota Fritz

Yokota Fritz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:22:42 +0000

I first started noticing Foursquare this week in my routine Twitter searches for Caltrain news. Maybe it can be helpful but it just looked like annoying spam to me.

Comment on Syntax enforcement by Yokota Fritz

Yokota Fritz — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:33:59 +0000

Ravi, I really really really appreciate the work you’ve done to make this service happen. I follow your guidelines, but I’ve barely noticed the noise that you mention before.

Comment on Enough already by Evan

Evan — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:39:28 +0000

Hey Ravi,

You provide an awesome service. I think most people are using the proper syntax, but some certainly aren’t. Have you thought about figuring out who isn’t using proper syntax and emailing those people? Could be a good amount of work, but I’m sure people would be happy to help with the effort (myself included).

Additionally, I did have one request I was hoping you could share at some point. I’ve been seeing a lot of lost-and-found posts on @caltrain. While I feel bad for anyone who’s left something on the train, this is really when people should talk to conductors or call Caltrain. It’s not enough of a reason to interrupt 2,500 people. Like Spock said…

Thanks for all you’ve done so far!

Comment on Enough already by Syntax enforcement | Caltrain Tweets

Syntax enforcement | Caltrain Tweets — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:13:49 +0000

[...] think I summed up things in my previous post. Unfortunately I was ignored and while I would love to see how the dust settles I fear taking [...]

Comment on Enough already by T C

T C — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:56:42 +0000

This is a great service. Would be hard to commute on Caltrain without it.

How about creating a third feed for the old car/new car announcements?

Comment on Enough already by Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:45:18 +0000

I appreciate the service, especially on the days when I have my bike with me. Overall, I appreciate the folks that are well intentioned and trying to help and communicate. I’m puzzled by the folks that would rather be self-righteous than happy.

Can the folks that are not following the guidelines be traced back through their handles? Perhaps it’s just a case where they are not understanding / reading the twitter updates themselves.

I agree with you that the bikecar and caltrain feeds are best for information. Personal opinions, rage, displeasure with the world, etc is best left for your own twitter or journal.

Anyway, thanks for the service, I’m happily using the guidelines.

Comment on Enough already by Deb

Deb — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:45:30 +0000

Great work, I ride daily and this is a fantastic service. Very much appreciated.