Comments on: Social Networking: How much exposure to promote your blog?

By: simon fulton

simon fulton — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:02:36 +0000

I came across your site while searching on MSN for genealogy and have now added you to my rss reader. I Just though i should say “keep up the good work” and pass on congratulations on a job well done and great advice too! I’m still tracing my family back if anyone has info of any Winn family members from High Wycombe get in touch!

By: Peggy Taranenko

Peggy Taranenko — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:42:47 +0000

I personally have a problem with privacy and social networking. For one thing, I am not interested in what teenagers post on myspace, and that seems to be the norm. I have talked to a few people about this and it seems to be a generational issue. IM is another thing I have no interest in. If I need someone’s attention or information, I pick up the phone. Maybe as I explore the blogging world, I’ll change my mine – who knows? I’m always open to new and different (if it serves my purposes).

Peggy

By: Red Light Green Light « Average Joe

Red Light Green Light « Average Joe — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:23:15 +0000

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By: David

David — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:26:22 +0000

Barb has some interesting points about exposure. But when you think about it, if you want to be known for something, part or even all of your personal life is now public domain. Look at all the movie stars. They have no personal life at all. They have to be resolved to that if they choose a career in the entertainment industry. I think anonymity is easier to maintain on the web, where you are not as exposed to the public. But you still lose some aspect of privacy based on how much you decide to be known for what you aspire to do.

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:01:49 +0000

I participate in three digital art forums and one all-art-media forum, plus I have paintings at Painter Magazine’s online gallery. All of these are “private” and require registration and being “checked” before admittance. Yet, and I’m appalled at this, when I search for my name (either Barb or Barbara) many many pages show up! It seems every response I’ve ever written in these “private” forums is listed. What’s worse is there’s another Barbara Hartsook who is involved with genealogy research, and her name intersperses with mine. No way to tell the difference. Hmm…

Seems we’re bound to be visible if we participate even in the slightest. And I do find that a bit scary…

I’m not writing anything I’m ashamed of, and actually I don’t mind if people read what I write or see my art work. (I don’t post it if I don’t like it myself… hahaha.) But I’m an introvert, and the more visible I am, the more vulnerable I feel. It’s a good thing to be aware of.

Barb

By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:00:38 +0000

This is a very thought-provoking subject to me because I have several different areas of interest. I think there’s a fine line where social networking could be counter-productive to the goal of the blog…I’m still mulling;O)

By: Sliloh’s Rambles » Blog Archive » Scary Social Networking

Sliloh’s Rambles » Blog Archive » Scary Social Networking — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:02:04 +0000

[...] might happen on it is one thing, putting it out there for criticism is quite something else. So Bean, using the word exposure was perfect, because I feel darn right naked now! On the other hand, I can see my therapist thanking you for [...]

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:33:30 +0000

The Women’s Dish Blog link doesn’t work for me.
Carol