Confessions Of A Reluctant Social Networker
Now that I’m on Flickr, Facebook, and (gasp) Twitter, I have to come clean – I joined because I’m told it’s good for business. Being a fairly private person who places a high value on my “alone time,” it still amazes me to get notices of new followers, friend requests, or members. I had to stop short of having fans.
To be honest – the concept of social networking is still alien to me. I must further confess that I don’t follow anyone online, and that for lack of time I usually only skim through messages and updates maybe once a week for a few minutes.
Admittedly, when I’m faced with “What are you doing?” or “What’s on your mind?” My instinctive reaction is still “that’s none of your business”; but I’m trying to overcome it.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to those who find me or my ramblings worth following. I promise to post timely updates and to respond to questions but please keep in mind I’m not quite sure what I’m doing, so – bear with me and follow at your own peril. When in doubt – send email.
Off to the solitude of the mountains.
Guy
Category: Rants and Raves
I know exactly what you mean! Okay, off to the solitude of the beach…
Patrick
Thanks for your honesty. Being a bit of a social butterfly myself, I’ll clue you in on a secret – nobody cares more about what you are doing than you do (not “you” personally, “you” in general). So when you come across those questions “what are you dong, what’s on your mind,” just keep in mind people don’t REALLY want to know, it’s just an opportunity to get your name out there… and subsequently your website, your images… If privacy issues plague you, simply promote your work all the time! You are right, it’s a killer way to attract business and IMHO an important facet to a modern day approach to marketing.
BTW, do you really want your archives on the bottom of the page? That’s how your page loaded on my computer. Cheers!
exactly my thoughts. Can’t we spend this time in better way?
Good to see you on Twitter Guy. I’ve written on Twitter quite a bit as of late on my blog, but I think your attitude might change a small amount when you read this 5 Tips to Get The Most Out of Twitter. The question posed to you on Twitter is misleading… think in terms of What You’re Doing vs. What You’re Learning. more reading on using Twitter
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on Twitter and other Social Media sites after you log some time using them.
John Dvorak had a piece on marketwatch.com (I think) the other day about social networking and it’s use in business. basically, he thinks it’s a waste- who wants to read ads? I don’t bother with self-publicity sites, as I’m not in business and don’t need to self-promote. Guess I’m just an old fogey (and loving it). Don’t tweet. twitter, facebook, etc., and don’t care to waste my time “following” the random comments of those who have nothing better to do (and little to say).
sites! Keep up the good work.
Fad du jour. It boils down to the egomaniac saying: well, enough of me talking about myself, what do you think about me?
That said, I enjoy you work (have several prints) and commentary on “anti-social”
Rick
I can commiserate. Have you noticed social networking helping your sales at all. To date, I’ve had 0 sales, but I’ve been online, and networking for <1 week…I don’t have *that* high of expectations!
Thanks for this and all of your great posts; I’ve admired your work for a long time, and now am happy to follow your blog.
Cheers,
Greg Russell