We all want to be heard. We all have something to say. Most of us are also searching for our source of income. This gives us a common ground for becoming associates or friends.
The problems only exist when the street is one-way. If we are all going to inhabit this online world, we must learn to share, help, give, listen and learn. We can pick and choose those with whom we are actively involved with a simple click of the mouse. When each of us becomes more discerning in those with whom we choose to climb the ladder of success , I suspect there will be massive changes in the general environment of the virtual world and it’s leaders.
The use of twitter “repurposed” may very well be the first sign of changes to come. Non-human responses to a follow, un-reciprocated retweets, massive following without so much as a visit to profiles or websites are all common behaviors that a slowly developing group of people are beginning to recognize as unbecoming. Those of us still on the front end of the learning curve are willing students, but gradually even we can see the light.
Facebook fan pages and Friendfeed may also feel changes coming soon. Having a presence online means as much to the newcomer as it does to the most aggressive marketers. A student needs feedback where they live, not only where it counts for the teachers agenda.
I think the tone online is changing rapidly . People in high places are listening. A kindness and courtesy are invading the environment. I for one, am very pleased to see this. After all, it only takes a moment to leave a comment but it does wonders for the esteem.
Rita,
Consider yourself estemed! Thought of the play on words reading this blog.
In a world of them and us many people do not comment as it is perceived to give more influence to someone else’s blog. This is not true, just a common misconception.
I actuality the more people comment on blogs, the more other people will do it! However it takes time and effort. \
I wish you the best of luck with your blogs and site.
And am happy we follow each other on Twitter . I appreciate your comment on my blog at the Post Conceptual UnGraven Image site. I will continue to blog on Twitter and social media on both of my blogs.
Judy Rey Wasserman
On Twitter:@judyrey
This is really a great perspective and view point on where we all need to go and be in this online world. It really is okay to help, compliment and comment one another.