Comments on: Too Much Social Networking Isn’t Good For You

By: rosie

rosie — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:04:55 +0000

Social networking is much like shopping. You go in for one thing and come out with much more. You are distracted by a sale yet it is good therapy (so you feel) to do it. It is even more fun with others. Yet many purchased items may not get worn, end up on E-bay, or hidden in the closet or packed in the attic. But oh it was so much fun when you did it. Social networking is fun but if there is not a plan and purpose, in my opinion it is a waste of time. I think we should be honest with ourselves if it is a theraputic intervention and systematic if it is adding to our SEO(Search Engine Optimization) or relationship marketing efforts.
Anyway, thanks for this post,made me reflect even more.

By: Kathie M. Thomas

Kathie M. Thomas — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:28:46 +0000

I’ve also had to look at how many networks I belong to and which ones are giving me the best value. But of course you have to participate first and spend some time on them to really ascertain which ones are right for you. I wonder though just how many is right for you, i.e. the magic number?

By: Olalah

Olalah — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:35:29 +0000

Social networking is much like ice cream, too much of it gives you a stomach ache. It’s important to embrace the digital world, but it’s also important to embrace the “real” world. Smell the trees, go bike riding, listen to children playing in the cul de sac. So put the laptop in standby, power down the BlackBerry and close the door to your home office. Reconnect with REAL life.

By: Eileen Williams

Eileen Williams — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:24:00 +0000

Thanks for this extremely helpful article. I’ve been chiding myself for not being active on social networks. Now, thanks to you, I realize it doesn’t have to be (nor should it be) the overwhelming commitment I was envisioning. Great information!

By: Betty Lynch

Betty Lynch — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:26:08 +0000

I so agree with all the networking opportunities. You have to keep in my your goal when joining these sites. Thank you for your advice.

By: Pop Art Diva

Pop Art Diva — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:19:48 +0000

I have had to pare down the sites that I am active on simply because there are so many out there! I basically put up a profile on any social network in the beginning to grab my brand ID.

I use about 5 or 6 on a weekly/daily basis and a few more on a monthly basis. I love things like twitterfeed that feed content from my blogs to the sites – saves a lot of time in updating.

I’m starting now to check rankings on the social sites and devoting myself to those that relate to my niche or are in the top five or ten on Alexa.

By: Angela

Angela — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:06:46 +0000

Absolutely true, Bev. I’m sure you’ve noticed how I pared down my social networking this year. Originally it wasn’t a deliberate decision. Many things came up to which I HAD to devote my attention. But, one thing I got from it all was that I REALLY needed to prevent myself from getting SO caught up online again.

I like Twitter because I can still network, but keep it short and simple with the 140 character limit. Also, my blog posts automatically go there and I can’t do that on other networks. I can easily take Twitter with me if I wish on my BB so that in itself takes the “online leash” off. Same pretty much for Facebook, but I use Twitter more. Just have to remember cell phone etiquette when out and about with either of them.

Um, sorry for the Twitter sales pitch. My conversation just kind of led into it unintentionally, but, hey, what can I say? Twitter works for me better than other networks. :-)

By: Joyce Mason

Joyce Mason — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:56:10 +0000

This is so spot on! I am very addicted to “cyber connection,” and I have to monitor myself to not let it get out of hand … including setting a limit on the number of social network sites I use. When I’m working on a project, I close out my e-mails and even turn off the sound so nothing can “ping” me to consciousness about a waiting message.

Like all things–example overeating!–once I overdo to the point of discomfort, I find my balance point. It’s like everything we do–all things in moderation, sometimes even moderation! Thanks for this thoughtful post.