tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post1991279018938579..comments2024-01-21T15:03:35.162-07:00Comments on Lara Schiffbauer's Motivation for Creation: Squirrel!! Post: Can You Be Too Social On Social Media?Lara Schiffbauerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-47882829751121258482014-01-02T22:55:01.042-07:002014-01-02T22:55:01.042-07:00I think your post about the "liking" of ...I think your post about the "liking" of things got me thinking. :) The favorite button on twitter has become my friend. At least that way I can feel like I at least said goodbye or thanks or something. I totally understand that you don't want the last word, but you just are trying to be polite, and social media doesn't have rules for that kind of thing!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-32385384886681418672014-01-02T22:52:14.202-07:002014-01-02T22:52:14.202-07:00That is a concern, huh? When we back off, it's...That is a concern, huh? When we back off, it's worrisome that there might not be anyone when we come back. I think the key is to do a little, faithfully, unless you really enjoy what you're doing and then you can tweet or facebook however much you want! I'm glad I'm not the only one who has these fears, and thanks for the vote of confidence. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-70891689638355805252014-01-02T22:49:56.507-07:002014-01-02T22:49:56.507-07:00You're so nice, yourself, David. :) I really a...You're so nice, yourself, David. :) I really appreciate the friends I've met by way of social media. Some of the nicest people!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-85154408231370460402014-01-02T22:47:39.460-07:002014-01-02T22:47:39.460-07:00We can only do what we can do. :)
We can only do what we can do. :)<br />Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-31735816328565225692014-01-02T22:47:16.652-07:002014-01-02T22:47:16.652-07:00That's a good way to look at it. I think that&...That's a good way to look at it. I think that's where I've gotten to. I've found enough people that aren't writers worried about building their own platform to talk with that it's not about building a platform, but about just sharing things. It's much nicer than all the stress I came to social media with.Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-76553196068380194632014-01-02T22:44:45.229-07:002014-01-02T22:44:45.229-07:00I don't know that I have it all figured out, b...I don't know that I have it all figured out, but I'm closer, maybe. :) Keeping plugging is sometimes all we can do. You're in good company. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-18840598739812126152014-01-01T20:53:04.188-07:002014-01-01T20:53:04.188-07:00Your #2 totally made me laugh.
The whole ending t...Your #2 totally made me laugh.<br /><br />The whole ending the conversation thing is hard. Twitter or FB or whatever. That's the thing to remember w/social media. I don't think you have to acknowledge everything. Of course questions, but that's not what I mean. It's not always necessary to put a LOL or a That's so true or whatever when someone replies to you, but I always feel like I should be doing that.<br /><br />It's not that I have to always have the last word, it more like I feel like they need to know I saw what they said.<br /><br />Oh the fun of social media. :)Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502606950280751205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-68381846152590198542013-12-31T14:37:11.471-07:002013-12-31T14:37:11.471-07:00Prior to learning that, as a writer, I was suppos...Prior to learning that, as a writer, I was supposed to be on social media I had never commented on a blog or even glanced at twitter. The first several months of blogging, tweeting, and trying to connect with others was a roller coaster of excitement and anxiety for me. I made typos on blog comments and agonized over them for days, tried to comment on every single site of every single person I met on twitter, and sometimes it was fun, but it also became exhausting. I think I've achieved a better balance, but now I have more of the "Where is everybody?" feeling. It's my own fault since I'm not doing as good a job at interacting regularly (especially on twitter) but I'm a little more sane. I can totally relate to your feelings in this post and, for the record, I think you do a great job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945316987978329603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-27999015336067850112013-12-31T11:26:31.616-07:002013-12-31T11:26:31.616-07:00I've never seen anything inappropriate from yo...I've never seen anything inappropriate from you. So far as the self-doubts go, I imagine the most secure among us have those from time to time. Don't let them bother you. You are a warm, wonderful friend, and you're speaking to friends both here and on social media.David N. Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01162214794443878207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-90180633930583086582013-12-31T11:24:47.999-07:002013-12-31T11:24:47.999-07:00I agree with Lexa. The people I wish would go away...I agree with Lexa. The people I wish would go away are the ones who post that they're at such-and-such restaurant or they're driving down the street or they're going number 2 or whatever. Who cares?David N. Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01162214794443878207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-13408748670275857582013-12-31T08:40:57.143-07:002013-12-31T08:40:57.143-07:00I did at first and I still scratch my head about i...I did at first and I still scratch my head about it sometimes. But I just do what I can and don't worry about the rest. I don't have time.Cindy Keen Reyndershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538914807361602296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-15560454834095926642013-12-31T05:32:04.758-07:002013-12-31T05:32:04.758-07:00I get the whole social media anxiety. I had to sto...I get the whole social media anxiety. I had to stop thinking in terms of other people as an audience and I started treating my social media platforms as my eyes into my soul. What do I want people to know about me? I also use it to share with friends and family (photos, videos, etc.)<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-82213081049974964612013-12-30T17:34:24.082-07:002013-12-30T17:34:24.082-07:00Great post, Lara. Glad you have figured out a soc...Great post, Lara. Glad you have figured out a social media way-of-being that works for you. Sometimes I feel like giving it all up, but I keep plugging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-48210083889707693612013-12-30T16:09:06.074-07:002013-12-30T16:09:06.074-07:00Well, that does make me feel better, Lexa! If you ...Well, that does make me feel better, Lexa! If you haven't noticed any severe awkwardness, I may be doing a fine job of compensating for SMD. :D<br /><br />It does take all kinds, and I totally am kinder to others than I am to myself. That's kind of typical, though, for most people, I think.Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-53713993131304957412013-12-30T16:07:20.990-07:002013-12-30T16:07:20.990-07:00Happy New Year back! I was hoping I wasn't alo...Happy New Year back! I was hoping I wasn't alone with SMD. The rules do seem to change quickly for social media, don't they. I think that's part of the reason I've started thinking of it more on what am I able to do, instead of trying to do it all. :) Thanks for reading!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-38299290985546387232013-12-30T14:51:05.915-07:002013-12-30T14:51:05.915-07:00I've never noticed anything odd from you on FB...I've never noticed anything odd from you on FB or here. But there are bloggers who can ramble on about nothing for 500-100 words, and people who really overshare on FB. But what can you do? It takes all kinds. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-64879104124207112822013-12-30T13:19:31.246-07:002013-12-30T13:19:31.246-07:00Aloha, fellow Lara! This is a perfect post. I beli...Aloha, fellow Lara! This is a perfect post. I believe many folks are feeling this one. I am going to share it to the Google Plus Community and then share it again to the Public. I think EVERYONE is stressed because...right when you think you have the steps right, it all changes up again. Always good to pack posse. Until we all have 360 degree vision in multiple dimensions...oooh, sounds like a scifi starter. Happy New Year!Lara Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074379735801347854noreply@blogger.com