tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post7094306531648187045..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: This Social Networking Thing - FacebookTerry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-40418544124999304202010-12-24T04:48:58.963-07:002010-12-24T04:48:58.963-07:00I enjoy Facebook quite a lot, but I too block all ...I enjoy Facebook quite a lot, but I too block all the games and "gifts", etc. I don't accept all the friend requests I get, particularly from men - I've had a few too many annoying overtures! (Do you think those really work?) Don't know if I do everything "right" - lots of trial and error here as well :)Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-34294076985424682202010-12-22T13:45:40.970-07:002010-12-22T13:45:40.970-07:00Wynter - two pages. Scary. I'd get all mixed u...Wynter - two pages. Scary. I'd get all mixed up.<br /><br />Leah - I agree. I 'friend' almost everyone, as long as we have a friend or two in common (whose name I recognize)<br /><br />Patricia - I wish my blog pictures would show up. They used to, but now all I get is my 'generic' blog thumbnail. Plus, now FB is changing access to my 'friends' filters, which has me growling.<br /><br /><br />Leah -Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-63896650122756923032010-12-22T13:30:24.043-07:002010-12-22T13:30:24.043-07:00I'm not quite as active on Facebook as I am on...I'm not quite as active on Facebook as I am on Twitter, but I do visit there at least once a day and engage with friends. I like that my updates about blog posts will display a photo from the blog. That's especially nice when I have guest bloggers.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-89665429993268114062010-12-21T03:24:34.236-07:002010-12-21T03:24:34.236-07:00Hi, Terry - great topic! I had the same thoughts (...Hi, Terry - great topic! I had the same thoughts (fears?) about a fan page! How pathetic would it look if it was just my kids and closest friends as my "fans"! :-) In fact, I'm with you on pretty much everything! It's been wonderful to reconnect with some old friends I haven't seen or heard from in years, but why some man halfway around the world, who shares none of my interests, wants to be my "friend," I have no clue! Of course whenever I do ignore a friend request, I feel guilty, like I've probably hurt someone's feelings!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370074339819366901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-11124377058051279712010-12-20T18:02:18.271-07:002010-12-20T18:02:18.271-07:00I'm with you about people posting their promo ...I'm with you about people posting their promo stuff on my wall. But I really enjoy catching up with people on my personal page (I have one as my alter ego and another as myself).Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-48911203123894602052010-12-20T15:56:55.694-07:002010-12-20T15:56:55.694-07:00Loretta - It took me a while, but I found out how ...Loretta - It took me a while, but I found out how to block those gifts and games. I've even mentioned in my profile that I'm not there to play, but I still get the occasional invitation.<br /><br />Bob - yes, it's fun to see people you know. I've hooked up with people I haven't seen in years. And I agree that unless you're totally in it for marketing and there are lots of articles about how to do that, it's more fun just to 'talk' to people. (Especially if you live where I do, and actually "seeing" people doesn't happen often!Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-53531973608626318002010-12-20T15:43:27.279-07:002010-12-20T15:43:27.279-07:00I don't spend lots of time on Facebook, but I ...I don't spend lots of time on Facebook, but I have reconnected with a few old friends. Also I post daily notices of book reviews published by the Internet Review of Books. It hasn't served as a great promo tool for my own stuff.Bob Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350825385315155962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-7744784605070438192010-12-20T13:44:17.282-07:002010-12-20T13:44:17.282-07:00I started out using FB as a promo tool. In my igno...I started out using FB as a promo tool. In my ignorace, I didn't know about games and gifts until I was inundated with Farmville and Hearts and other stuff. Like you, I've resisted the Fan page. It's just one more thing I don't have time for, and like you, I'm not sure how beneficial it would be. Heck, I don't even know how to get people to my fan page. I'm not much of a techie. At any rate, great article, Terry.Loretta C. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477553413309389196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-744643370283543362010-12-20T09:59:51.478-07:002010-12-20T09:59:51.478-07:00Jackie - it's a fun diversion, as long as you ...Jackie - it's a fun diversion, as long as you don't let it take over your life!Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-85782589322064179652010-12-20T09:39:08.873-07:002010-12-20T09:39:08.873-07:00I suspected I'm not the only one using the ...I suspected I'm not the only one using the 'trial and error' method-computer geek I'm not! LOL<br />I just like reading about other readers and writers.<br />Jackie GriffeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-33591227714448823162010-12-20T09:37:22.287-07:002010-12-20T09:37:22.287-07:00Maryann -- I agree. To me it seems rude. Of course...Maryann -- I agree. To me it seems rude. Of course, I suppose I could give the benefit of the doubt--that they just don't know how the system works.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-41860771738219264072010-12-20T09:22:53.311-07:002010-12-20T09:22:53.311-07:00To show you how un-savvy I am about Facebook, I di...To show you how un-savvy I am about Facebook, I didn't even know you could post on other people's wall until I had been on Facebook for several months. I wouldn't dream of posting a promo for myself on anyone's wall.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-46221577881683341022010-12-20T08:47:21.973-07:002010-12-20T08:47:21.973-07:00Carol - probably a good idea, having someone help ...Carol - probably a good idea, having someone help or advise you. I've done everything by trial and error. Lots of trials, lots of errors.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-83237725818991849172010-12-20T08:37:49.590-07:002010-12-20T08:37:49.590-07:00I've resisted Facebook so far, but I'm abo...I've resisted Facebook so far, but I'm about to succumb only because someone with a lot of knowledge about it is going to help me set up my page and show me how to keep it coordinated with my blog and website.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-6677381749779728462010-12-20T08:09:34.540-07:002010-12-20T08:09:34.540-07:00Adelle - I guess I'll worry about that 'fa...Adelle - I guess I'll worry about that 'fan page' when I get closer to the limit. Right now, I'm not quite at 2000.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-16222572303784072182010-12-20T07:47:42.409-07:002010-12-20T07:47:42.409-07:00I totally agree with your take on other authors po...I totally agree with your take on other authors posting promos on your page. I would never do that and find it rather offensive. I too remove these pages. <br />My biggest peeve about Facebook is the 5000 friend limit. I use this venue to reach my target audience, bikers. It works, and I hate not being able to accept friends. I have started a fan page (reluctantly) in hopes of building the same kind of friend base. I am doubtful this will happen, but it doesn't cost anything to try. <br />Great topic, Terry <br />Happy Holidays.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765458764192796911noreply@blogger.com