tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post7920321670736753869..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Personal Pet Peeve with Social MediaTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87970085323972505842010-10-16T15:07:20.311-07:002010-10-16T15:07:20.311-07:00I totally agree.
DorisI totally agree. <br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-64519256588932466252010-10-12T15:27:52.658-07:002010-10-12T15:27:52.658-07:00I'm with you. I love the real connection with...I'm with you. I love the real connection with other writers. I love this feeling of "we're all in this together," and I love how we each know what the other person is going through . Unless it's major book deals, which I have no clue about :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-49992136403715964112010-10-11T09:39:01.174-07:002010-10-11T09:39:01.174-07:00I want that "real" connection too. As hu...I want that "real" connection too. As humans, we need this!!!<br /><a href="http://ann-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann</i></a>Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628616245339887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-38883036171981721252010-10-10T21:51:46.591-07:002010-10-10T21:51:46.591-07:00The accumulation of numbers is meaningless if all ...The accumulation of numbers is meaningless if all the person is doing is using the statistic to impress visitors to his/her page. If there is no attempt at reciprocal communication it comes across as a ploy for self-benefit rather than any desire to develop online acquaintances. I decided not to even include a 'followers' widget on my blog... I just have the RSS feed and subscription links. I just don't see any reason for it.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-6323579299590547112010-10-09T18:54:38.968-07:002010-10-09T18:54:38.968-07:00Judging by the long comments you have struck a cho...Judging by the long comments you have struck a chord. Of course there's a lot of self-promotion and it's why I didn't do much with twitter for awhile. There's also an element of knowing how to use twitter - for example I just found out how to see where people had mentioned me! Who's got the time, so maybe you've got replies and don't even know.<br /><br />Anyhow, I'm sure you're not as iffy with twitter as i WAS (I'm into it now) but you'll always get self-promotion in this world.<br /><br />I follow people on twitter and blogs to learn things, and usually it's very interesting. I try to keep fb for family and friends. I am going to do a 'writers only' fb page, but then it's more time...<br /><br />Anyways, Terri, as someone with a huge following on your blog, you will know how hard it is to keep up. I've 'only' got nearly 200 followers and do my best to get around to everyone, but of course I'm only human.<br /><br />Bye and God Bless!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-44857063819839300942010-10-09T09:04:29.432-07:002010-10-09T09:04:29.432-07:00It's a good thing I don't need the high nu...It's a good thing I don't need the high numbers or I would have been out of here a long time ago. I enjoy so much interacting with such kind and interesting people that it keeps me going. Don't cover your head. Look up and see how much you are appreciated for your human touch even with the high numbers you receive.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-25177977876583705712010-10-08T19:52:38.916-07:002010-10-08T19:52:38.916-07:00I agree! One hundred percent. Numbers are meaningl...I agree! One hundred percent. Numbers are meaningless unless there is a real connection. <br /><br />Hmm, seeing some spiritual connections here, too... that whole religion or relationship thing.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-50637342315478008202010-10-08T19:40:27.073-07:002010-10-08T19:40:27.073-07:00I so agree with you Terri. I don't understand ...I so agree with you Terri. I don't understand how people call themselves 'friends' and can't take a moment to say something personal. <br />At one point I emailed most of my 'friends' on my contact page and asked them to stop forwarding me stuff. They would never send an email and say, 'hey Vickie, how are you doing?" but they would forward me all kind of stuff. It's a real shame. I like to connect with people, I like to go on FB and just stop by someone's page and say hi.<br />Good for you for posting this.<br /><br />blessings,<br />VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990438534676100647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-26406909369446186312010-10-08T12:25:56.979-07:002010-10-08T12:25:56.979-07:00I totally agree. I have had it with facebook. I ...I totally agree. I have had it with facebook. I think it is a big book of bragging. I am thinking of signing out for good. It is much ado about nothing. People are funny, you know, unless it is totally about them, the they do not have the time to just visit your facebook, or blog and say something worthwhile.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576022783071536981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-89778276198035490082010-10-08T09:32:23.140-07:002010-10-08T09:32:23.140-07:00No overripe fruit from this redhead--I agree with ...No overripe fruit from this redhead--I agree with you, Terri. <br /><br />I hate seeing someone on Facebook ten times a day, posting about Fido's bath in the lake, the new sippy cup they bought their grandson, and how excited they are that the hot summer is over, just so we'll remember their name. Good grief! I know I'm a hypocrite, since I did put on my profile about my maroon hair mistake, but that was for a laugh, not so you'd buy my book. <br /><br />I hate self-promotion. It seems so, well, selfish.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-42739813051437640942010-10-08T08:10:32.609-07:002010-10-08T08:10:32.609-07:00We are made for relationships! It is easy to lose ...We are made for relationships! It is easy to lose the beauty of that connection over the internet. I remind myself of this often:)Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-71043473254622300432010-10-08T05:32:38.763-07:002010-10-08T05:32:38.763-07:00Social networking needs to be genuine. The numbers...Social networking needs to be genuine. The numbers that show up on Twitter, Facebook, and in our follower bar won't mean a thing if we haven't connected to the people behind them.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-16927954643882427422010-10-08T03:16:30.277-07:002010-10-08T03:16:30.277-07:00As a published author of several inspirational rom...As a published author of several inspirational romance novels and many many historical articles I must say...I couldn't agree more. The interaction is what I love about blogging (something I am VERY new to - about 3 real weeks now). But often the computer causes problems...I go into people sites and I try to leave a message or comment but blogland doesn't let me. I try to return later but sometimes it just doesn't happen. That is very frustrating! Now facebook...that's something else entirely. I REALLY do not understand it; maybe - definitely - I don't know how to use it!<br />But the personal aspect is the best part of blogging! It is so wonderful to meet people who we might never meet. There really are so many great people "out there" and to miss the chance of communicating is to miss out on a great big wonderful part of modern life. I wish I had discovered blogging years ago!<br />Ann<br />PS Love your books!<br />PSS Will try to contact you on Facebook (try is the operative word!)Christmas-etc...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300341297230365524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-74987673303178564522010-10-07T17:06:11.111-07:002010-10-07T17:06:11.111-07:00I didn't read them all, but judging by the num...I didn't read them all, but judging by the number of comments you sure struck a nerve! How lucky am I to actually have met you and that we truly have a relationship. I treasure it beyond words.Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-4672540596077179702010-10-07T16:41:53.283-07:002010-10-07T16:41:53.283-07:00P.S. Can you add more ID options on your comment f...P.S. Can you add more ID options on your comment form like name and URL?Sandra Heska Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770393615748405966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-75125988121485411582010-10-07T16:39:29.425-07:002010-10-07T16:39:29.425-07:00I think we've got a chorus line here.
I stil...I think we've got a chorus line here. <br /><br />I still don't have a very good system for keeping up with the FB and Twitter friends I really, really want to keep up with. Statuses go whoosh, and I miss them. <br /><br />BTW, I just requested you as a FB friend. We aren't/weren't!Sandra Heska Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770393615748405966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-76705985551793513302010-10-07T16:02:05.782-07:002010-10-07T16:02:05.782-07:00The personal connection is the big draw for me. Me...The personal connection is the big draw for me. Meeting people on Twitter. On my blog I don't always respond to the comments. It depends on the post and what else is going on in my life. But I always visit the other person's blog. I think that's one way to get to get to know someone--by each leaving comments. And, it's fun. Sometimes I email people responses. Again, it just depends. I don't take it personally if I don't get a response or a comment. I know everyone is busy. I'm just happy to meeting some interesting writers and learning from them, and hopefully I have something to offer as well, or at the very least can be a support. thanks for a thought provoking post, Terri:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-42127140099149464392010-10-07T15:27:53.250-07:002010-10-07T15:27:53.250-07:00Agree with you!
To me that's what social medi...Agree with you!<br /><br />To me that's what social media is about.... connecting and getting to know people....in snippets.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-67555958583859480282010-10-07T14:53:03.905-07:002010-10-07T14:53:03.905-07:00this made me smile...why? because you are so real....this made me smile...why? because you are so real. I love blogging. It's connected with some amazing people and you are definitely one of them. ☺ I've even met a couple...how cool is that. But someone said I should be tweeting to advertise my book...I do but I'm not into it like the blogging. Well said Terri.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-74055262739751243362010-10-07T13:41:00.310-07:002010-10-07T13:41:00.310-07:00Brilliant post. It's so true though. Sometimes...Brilliant post. It's so true though. Sometimes we are so focussed on what we are told to do: promote your work, that we forget to enjoy all that social media has to offer. We become more effective when we promote OURSELVES and each other rather than our work anyway. It's more about the connections.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-5409986733566193272010-10-07T12:29:31.331-07:002010-10-07T12:29:31.331-07:00Amen, Amen and Amen for keeping it real!!!
Howe...Amen, Amen and Amen for keeping it real!!! <br /><br />However, I'm convicted somewhat here because I'm guilty of not replying to every comment not because I don't want to but lets face it, often the stuff of life overtakes blogging and comment responses....not by choice, but it's just life!!! So, keeping it real here, if anyone reads this comment and I've failed to reply to your comment on one of my posts, please forgive me....I love and appreciate your encouraging words and strive to be an encouragement to others as well! I'm trying to get a better handle on this responding thing and actually feel that checking in return on the commentors lastest post and leaving a comment and thanking them is equally as important......just saying!<br /><br />And, that being said, I'm with you Terri on all the Social Networking lack of relationship stuff! I've just about nixed my FB....I love getting a little blurb from a friend about what's going on their life but telling everyone what flavor of Lean Cuisine there eating right now or that they just ordered a Vente double shot lite vanilla lattee with whip is just weird to me.....that's not sharing our hearts and concerns in friendship/relationship.....it's Social Networking gibberish....too many empty words floating around these days....are you feelin me on this anyone!!<br /><br />OK, now I'm running for cover....hope I didn't step on anyone's FB or Tweetin' toes!!! Sorry, Terri,....didn't know I would practically write a post for a comment....you just hit on something I'm really passionate about lately....can you tell : )) !<br /><br />Blessings!<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471225291665810800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-69518908417522340232010-10-07T10:17:07.454-07:002010-10-07T10:17:07.454-07:00Love this post Terri, I too feel its not all about...Love this post Terri, I too feel its not all about getting the maximum number of followers or marketing oneself, we are first and foremost making genuine connections with other writers. After we get to know other writers, we don't have to ask them anything, because of the friendships we have forged they go out of their way to help us.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-82060565095961081722010-10-07T06:22:38.462-07:002010-10-07T06:22:38.462-07:00I like that!! I too often wonder why add people to...I like that!! I too often wonder why add people to Facebook that I know I will never interact with. However, that said, if I am someday in a position of being a published author with a book to promote, I do think those connections are important. So it's kind of a fine line. When I do get published I will probably do what many author friends of mine have done, create a fan page - that's where all the folks I don't really know can be added, and I'll keep my other page for personal friends and family, the folks I have a real connection with. Guess I could do that now although I would feel silly creating a fan page!!Catherine Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87845548801267734362010-10-07T05:59:16.648-07:002010-10-07T05:59:16.648-07:00You go girl!
Totally agree with you! Here is wha...You go girl! <br /><br />Totally agree with you! Here is what confuses me, I have followers on my blog who have never even left me a comment so I am wondering who these folks are and why they are folowing me.<br /><br />I don't get it!<br /><br />Blessings<br />RRobin Lambrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408265939620170615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-26764252229278081972010-10-06T20:55:10.450-07:002010-10-06T20:55:10.450-07:00So far I see no 'blast' but lots of unders...So far I see no 'blast' but lots of understanding. Quality not quantity is an old saying but I think it flies with social media too. I know I've slowed down my blogging to one post per week to make sure I can comment back to those that do comment on mine and hopefully a few others. Just like it's not about the stuff we have in life, the number of 'friends' on fb doesn't measure the type of person I am either (I hope!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com