2 most important words in social media, thank you, and 7 ways to put them to work

Like many of you, social media occupies a portion of each day.  I think I have made peace with it though.  Where it once seemed to be overwhelming and take up too much time, it now fits relatively comfortably into a daily routine.  This is a learning curve everyone experiences.
The results are worth it, as they are for anyone, because it helps build a community; one that has proved to be a valuable asset; many have been of significant help and fun to get to know.  It’s gratifying to watch a community grow.  There is a sense of care and mutual respect where, if we could be there for one another, we would.  You have been.
But the biggest piece of learning is it matters much less how much you put out there, but how often you say “thank you.”  This results in the biggest growth, strongest bonds and most authentic relationships.
Rules for saying “thank you” seem wrong.  Social media is about being spontaneous, not being Emily Post.  Here are 7 ways to put the 2 most important words in social media, “thank you,” to work.

1. Re-Tweet someone who says something you wish you had said
2. Credit someone who inspires you
3. Reply to comments with an expression of appreciation
4. Put a little bit of yourself into everything you put out; people like to business with people they know so be known as you would like to be
5. Never try to be someone you’re not
6. Reach out occasionally to people in your community and ask how they’re doing
7. Say thank you much more often than you say something about yourself

A few people, not knowingly, provided the venue for these reminders.  They are  Dabney Porte and last night’s guest, 2morrowknight, through a twitter chat that occurs every Tuesday at 10 pm called #smmanners.
Thank you for listening.  Any reminders you’d like to share?