Comments on: Social Media for Introverts

By: Carra

Carra — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:11:48 +0000

Some folks might want to think long and hard about getting overly involved in social networks. Unfortunately potential employers are now paying HR staff to search these sites for anything about you that might not fit their “corporate” image before they hire and to check on current employees. Please! Besides that everyone has jumped on the bandwagon using twitter and other sites to advertise their business, blog, whatever. Overkill. Personally I don’t have the attention span or time to tweet or write on walls etc. I’d rather live my life in real life – the virtual stuff is too….virtual!

By: Debbie Ferm

Debbie Ferm — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:19:02 +0000

I just finished 279 days and really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to the social media guide.

Thanks for what you are doing.

Debbie Ferm

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By: Shell

Shell — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:39:10 +0000

Hi Chris! I love your great energy and the hopeful spirit that resonates from your blog! I believe-I believe! Every one of us has so much unharnessed potential and we can all make a difference in our own way. I'm not a TWEETER, but last week I did start my own blog. I am a newlywed struggling through the journey of life, love and IVF. I thought putting it out there- with a little salty humor- might make a difference to another woman (or man) going through a similar experience. It helps to connect me to people I may never otherwise meet. Please let me know your thoughts. The one small thing I did for the world this week was to join a CSA farm-share in Boston.A company called Metro Pedal Power (a tricycle delivery service) will deliver local produce right to your home. I chose a small farm in Mass. because they service the community year round. It was a bit of an expense up front, but well worth it. Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Nina Grenningloh

Nina Grenningloh — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:26:10 +0000

Great post, Chris! I used to be exactly the shy and scared person you are talking about when it comes to social media…but good news, I discovered there is no harm to be on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. While I use Facebook mainly to stay in touch with friends all over the world, I use Twitter as a communications hub – exchanging ideas, getting inspiration, discovering great content, posting thoughts, news and cool blog posts or websites I stumble upon.
I see social media as a tool for self-expression, not so much marketing, and as long as you RESPECT other people, there are no rules – just be yourself.
Looking forward to your Unconventional Guide to Social Media!
@ninagrenningloh

By: Eden Jaeger

Eden Jaeger — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:43:46 +0000

I’m definitely in the introvert category myself, although as a techie, I do get into most of the ‘new social’ sites relatively early. I don’t generally do a lot of participating, but that’s probably okay as long as I’m just being myself.

Lately, I’ve tried taking Twitter a bit more seriously with a couple of accounts dedicated to two of my websites. I like to keep my personal account more for conversation and friends.

By: Joe_mx

Joe_mx — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:53:29 +0000

Hi Chris! Just to say, its been a pleasure to meet you and find you threw this social – internet – medium. I´ts like you said, you find the people and feel an instant bound.

By: Graham

Graham — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:34:37 +0000

I’ve avoided social media mainly because:
1. It appears to take up a lot of people’s time. I’m currently working more than full time, and studying too, so am reluctant to add another activity with time-draining potential.
2. Maintaining a flow of conversation ideally requires being online frequently, which I’m not. It’s hard to be “interactive” when you’re offline for three days at a time.

If you only get to go online a couple of times a week, and only for brief periods, then you need to spend this limited time wisely. Any time spent on social media obviously means less time to spend on other things – like your own blog, or living life.

I’ve reasoned that if I can barely find time to update my own blogs, then trying to twitter/facebook as well as blog isn’t likely to achieve anything positive.

However … it’s good to be open minded, so I look forward to the next unconventional guide. Maybe I’ll be convinced to take the plunge, even if something else had to give.

By: kelly

kelly — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:06:09 +0000

one of my favorite posts to date – enjoyed the angle and simplicity here, the “just get out and do it if you want” tone. good reminders, good stuff.

By: sully

sully — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:23:48 +0000

Chris,

Your writing, unconventional guides and posts like this one are some of the main reasons why we created SocialMediaBook.net. There are many people out there who hold back from participating in social media due to nervousness or feeling inadequate, when in reality, they should and could be thriving within it. I can’t wait for your guide and will be linking to it as soon as it comes out.