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Before you start immolating yourselves or jumping off of buildings –or worse, immolating yourselves and then jumping off of buildings- please read this post in it’s entirety.
I didn’t consciously take a week off; I sorta got myself tripped up over a bit of a quandary.
See I’ve had a “Facebook” account for a few years and have neglected it. And as it is still unfamiliar, I was puzzled by the handful of people that had already found the undeveloped page and added me as friends. Heck, half of those resourceful few didn’t remember who I was when I returned the favor.
Despite the nagging guilt, this disregard may have gone on indefinitely. But I read recently that facebook and LinkedIn –used properly- can be assets when on a job search.
-Unfortunately, “used properly” means divulging a whole lot of personal info that I tend to avoid.
So now I need to decide how or if these tools are suitable for my purposes. But I like the relative anonymity, and truth be told there is little spectacular to reveal in regard to my personal and professional life anyway ... and doesn’t putting all that information out there pose a lot of risk of misuse too?
It seems like a lopsided equation in favor of leaving well enough alone.
The reason this is now pivotal is because of a good idea Terri had: taking on guest authors on a non-formal semi-regular basis. Specifically, featuring a unique article by a different blogger or writer maybe once a week or so, and switching up the page philosophy to be more of a magazine-format gallery.
That said, is there even interest in guest participation here? As a former newspaper editor, I would probably skim the grammar and ensure the formatting matches my site -but wouldn’t foresee a lot of micromanaging the guest post content … if it’s interesting, it’s fine. And to mitigate my own irregular posting patterns (I’m not quitting, I’m augmenting), I would make a banner in the #1 sidebar spot for that week’s Guest Poster for easy navigation, and ensure the post would be replete with links back to the respective author’s site.
So there it all is. If you’re interested in guest posting here, leave a comment. Or regarding facebook and LinkedIn users, how have these services impacted your lives? And were I to develop them, should they be extensions of Predator Press humor, or should they be serious and “real,” with author info and so forth?
And if you think about it, you’re doing us all a favor here.
-I could write epic volumes on cat farts.
[LOBO]Before you start immolating yourselves or jumping off of buildings –or worse, immolating yourselves and then jumping off of buildings- please read this post in it’s entirety.
I didn’t consciously take a week off; I sorta got myself tripped up over a bit of a quandary.
See I’ve had a “Facebook” account for a few years and have neglected it. And as it is still unfamiliar, I was puzzled by the handful of people that had already found the undeveloped page and added me as friends. Heck, half of those resourceful few didn’t remember who I was when I returned the favor.
Despite the nagging guilt, this disregard may have gone on indefinitely. But I read recently that facebook and LinkedIn –used properly- can be assets when on a job search.
-Unfortunately, “used properly” means divulging a whole lot of personal info that I tend to avoid.
So now I need to decide how or if these tools are suitable for my purposes. But I like the relative anonymity, and truth be told there is little spectacular to reveal in regard to my personal and professional life anyway ... and doesn’t putting all that information out there pose a lot of risk of misuse too?
It seems like a lopsided equation in favor of leaving well enough alone.
The reason this is now pivotal is because of a good idea Terri had: taking on guest authors on a non-formal semi-regular basis. Specifically, featuring a unique article by a different blogger or writer maybe once a week or so, and switching up the page philosophy to be more of a magazine-format gallery.
That said, is there even interest in guest participation here? As a former newspaper editor, I would probably skim the grammar and ensure the formatting matches my site -but wouldn’t foresee a lot of micromanaging the guest post content … if it’s interesting, it’s fine. And to mitigate my own irregular posting patterns (I’m not quitting, I’m augmenting), I would make a banner in the #1 sidebar spot for that week’s Guest Poster for easy navigation, and ensure the post would be replete with links back to the respective author’s site.So there it all is. If you’re interested in guest posting here, leave a comment. Or regarding facebook and LinkedIn users, how have these services impacted your lives? And were I to develop them, should they be extensions of Predator Press humor, or should they be serious and “real,” with author info and so forth?
And if you think about it, you’re doing us all a favor here.
-I could write epic volumes on cat farts.
Comments
Don't know you're interested, but I could give it a whirl from time to time. A lot of what I write is stuff about me (really, what else is there? LOL) but I do write about news and absurdities when the mood strikes.
What the hell is wrong with Brett Favre?
Ashton Kutcher doesn't want to be stalked
Show me the money! I mean it
Pirates? Are you kidding me?
Smart cars? Not!
What would mom do?
Being "green" by going yellow
I dunno, just a thought...
-But let me see how this all "shakes out" as a concept too. :)
I have a facebook and myspace account because my teenage daughter does and I want to keep some sort of track of what she's doing on there, but I have ZERO interest in it myself. At any given time, I have a gillion unanswered requests. And next time, I'll have even more.
I've had a FaceBook account over a year now but just started becoming active again because my brother got an account and he won't talk to me on the phone. I haven't seen anyone using it for work purposes but I don't roll with that kind of crowd, I take quizzes on what President I'm most like and stuff like that.
I bought, like, $35,000 worth of scientific and electronic cat fart recording crap on Terri's credit cards.
-This here is an investment now.
PS - Please bring on the posts about cat farts. You p0wn this particular niche market.
Frankly, I went the Bee Musings route on facebook because I don't need my coworkers, who are featured (ridiculed, really) prominently on my blog looking for me on facebook. They aren't that computer savvy but every once in a while even a monkey can hit the right key.
Regarding Linkedin... I filled out my info but not where I work because I don't need anybody that may hate to call my employer and spill the beans.
It's scary out there.
P.S.
You were suggested to me by Unfinishedrambler and I was all "huh? who?" but at then end I was like "well, I'm low on serial killers this year so why not?" ;o)
Sue: The consensus seems to indicate that facebook is strictly for fun. I'm glad I asked, and thanks for the input!
DG: Tolerate? Yeesh people would probably be grateful for some decent and thoughtful musings for a change!
Bee: I couldn't hand pick someone more worthy, so don't sell yourself short.
-And I think your insights on facebook and LinkedIn are dead-on.
Daisy: It seems like facebook is getting a big collective "yawn." Still, it's neat to see all the activity ... it's like Twitter on steroids.
Reforming Geek: Good advice/observation. And who knows? Cat fart stories may be in high demand in upscale, affluent neighborhoods that can afford my unique talents ...
Okay people, so far I got Stephanie and maybe Mom as a guest poster.
Don't be chicken like Bee!
:)~
For one thing, I have to take the quiz at FaceBook to see "What Nationality I Drink Like".
I can submit an example of my work, just let me know what you're looking for and I'll try to find a good example.
And don't worry, I don't do cat farts.
1) submit a piece that doesn't already exist anywhere (including your blog),
2) email me the text file at carpenoctum@hotmail.com, and
3) if there are pictures, upload them on your blog as a draft and send me the specific pic addresses with the body text -they should still work (if they don't, I'll have to figure that out on an as-need basis).
Lastly, there are only a handful of people so far but a rough calendar appears to be a good idea (I only want to feature 1 new author/blog a week ... I'll re-evaluate this later if necessary). If you can give me an idea when you would like to be "penciled in" it would be helpful.
Anywho, thanks Mike! I’m looking forward to your submission!