The rhythm of IM is a powerful thing

A year or so ago I proposed that we needed a timeline graph for Skype online-ness.

Well, I’m pleased to see that somebody has done something similar for Twitter.

Sean Voisen has made TwitterViz which does exactly what I was talking about — but for Twitter, not Skype. I want to know more about the rhythms of life of my online community, and this will do it.

I mainly think of this kind of tool in a business environment, because I’m always working with people on the other side of the globe, and understanding their rhythms really helps.

But, for me, I want this averaged over days or weeks. I want to help my brain get a clue of when they are about, based on the last month or few months with the exceptions thrown out.

Nice once Sean. I aim to catch up with you for a chat and see where this might be going. When are we both online, I wonder?