There's a long-standing yet unproven theory that you're only ever 6 degrees (steps) separated from someone you know, via someone you don't really know.  Well, that's the very basic premise anyway, and sometimes quoted as 12 steps if you drink a lot (sorry, couldn't resist!).  It kind of says we're all somehow magically linked to each other.

I live in Sheffield and have often quipped that it's the largest village on the planet.  So 'small' in fact, that should I ever have a smutty 'affair' - my partner would know about it before I got home (I've no intention of proving this theory!).

So I thought it may be a fun idea to follow up on my Twitter Challenge by seeing if this could also work in the (currently) restricted e-world of Twitter.  My question is, on balance, exactly how many degrees of separation are there between those who follow me, back to me.

Here's how you can test this:

Look at those who are following you - it's possible they all know you - and are known to you (apart from the wierdo stalkers).  Course, there're also the TwitterSpammers - who don't know you, or give a toss who you are - they're there to get you to buy something or whatever - but interestingly, they do still count in this test.

Click on any 'follower', then randomly click on who is following them - and repeat until you find someone you know - and who is also following you.

Depending upon how much time you have, you can make this as scientific (or not) as you like.  I've tried it and found, to my absolute astonishment that nobody who is following me has any connection whatsoever with anyone else I know!

But it's a great way to waste a few hours when bored - eh?  :-)

Feel free to leave comments if you discover otherwise!