tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1299053910466115973.post3200547422901377460..comments2023-09-01T07:19:15.302-04:00Comments on Avid Writer: Online Networking for Freelance WritersKimberly Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08163102442191692386noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1299053910466115973.post-53595978272768494782009-01-30T20:03:00.000-05:002009-01-30T20:03:00.000-05:00Lori,You've really started something with your ost...Lori,<BR/><BR/>You've really started something with your osts. I've noticed writers having a similar debate on a couple of forums. <BR/><BR/>I'm going to put more effort into my Linked In profile - get some recommendations on there. <BR/><BR/>I agree with you about how annoying all of the popularity crap is on many of these site. Amy Derby was cracking me up one day when someone on Twitter referred to themselves as "Internet famous." Lol - that takes the cake. I try to ignore all of that stuff.<BR/><BR/>Another annoying thing about Twitter is how followers will spam you with their ebooks and other products. Yeah, I'm familiar with that unfollow button...Kimberly Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163102442191692386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1299053910466115973.post-4287277478509909932009-01-30T15:41:00.000-05:002009-01-30T15:41:00.000-05:00Thanks for the link love, Kimberly. :)Facebook is ...Thanks for the link love, Kimberly. :)<BR/><BR/>Facebook is my "hanging with friends only" space. I don't use it for business. Normally I don't mix my friends and family in with work, and that's who I'm connected to there.<BR/><BR/>Twitter - meh. I'm not sure I'll ever see the value in it, but there was a time (early last week) when I didn't think I'd ever join.<BR/><BR/>To me, the most value is in LinkedIn. That's completely professional and focused on business professionals. No teenagers there! And I don't see the "popularity ratings" that other sites have. No work from it yet, but the ability to send a client there to see my past client recommendations is worth something.<BR/><BR/>It's what you said about the popularity contest - it's rampant on all SN sites. I'm sick of it. Plus on Twitter, I've done my first "unfollow." The dude was posting constantly, which is annoying enough. But the killer was when he was literally begging people to re-tweet his posts so he could secure #1 Twitter position. Can we say obsessive? If his posts were even remotely interesting, I'm sure people would have done so. Alas, he was boring and pestering. Buh-bye!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045985667596964511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1299053910466115973.post-40599603179559792392009-01-29T11:33:00.000-05:002009-01-29T11:33:00.000-05:00Jennifer: That's exatly why I resisted joining for...Jennifer: That's exatly why I resisted joining for this long. I dn't know how people belong to more than three, honestly. I barely have time for Twitter right now. Some people become obssessed about people "unfollowing" them like it's some kind of high school popularity contest. I'm there for information, promotion and being able to make meaningful business connections. Period.<BR/><BR/>If you do join, just remember to cap the amount of time that you spend there.:)<BR/><BR/>@ Devon: I only use Facebook for staying connected with family and close friends. As for Linked In, I was wndering what all the fuss was about. I am surprised something came about from it (although technically it really didn't...) <BR/><BR/>For me the best way to get started with Twitter is to connect with people as soon as you sign up. For instance, I found lots of bloggers like Problogger, Amy Derby, Men With Pens, SelfMadeChick and others on there and immediately followed. It grew from there. It can be a nice way to promote a blog, website, book or other product.Kimberly Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163102442191692386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1299053910466115973.post-71282590620459044792009-01-29T11:04:00.000-05:002009-01-29T11:04:00.000-05:00Facebook's no good for me -- you can't use pseudon...Facebook's no good for me -- you can't use pseudonyms. I just don't get Twitter. Tried LinkedIn and hated it.<BR/><BR/>I suppose I should learn how to use Twitter --- maybe somewhere down the line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1299053910466115973.post-10208375212637307152009-01-29T10:39:00.000-05:002009-01-29T10:39:00.000-05:00I have stayed away from these social networking si...I have stayed away from these social networking sites for the most part. I know that I would be one of those people that would spend more time on there then writing.<BR/><BR/>After reading your post, I may have to reevaluate my position. I may attempt linked in. Thank you for the helpful information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com