Comments on: Social Networking

By: Falling

Falling — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:56:23 +0000

As a new mom, and one with a full-time-outside-the-home job, I actually have come to depend on some of this social networking stuff (Facebook, blogs) to connect with Other Grownups. I work with kids all day, and have my baby at night, so lengthy (or, even short) phone calls are a thing of the past right now.

Wired magazine recently had a piece talking about how teenagers today actually do more “writing” than generations before them, because they do so much written communication through texting, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Of course, it didn’t mention whether or not these kids had actual writing skills, or whether they were counting “kthxbai” as literacy…
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By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:12:54 +0000

Yuko, well said. Blogging is at least easier to fathom than twittering… I get the question every day: Why twitter? Only time/history will tell.

Melanie, thanks for visiting and commenting! Well put. LOL. It’s like the Jon Stewart attitude.

Merrilymarylee, I feel guilty also. I sometimes question myself and wonder whether this says about some sort of emotional lack in my life. Then I have to stop going down that road…

Nancy, I give you: http://instantrimshot.com/

By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:08:39 +0000

Great! I didn’t mean to dole out homework assignment to you, you know, right? Am just really curious and interested to know, that is, if you feel like writing about it, at all.

By: Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com

Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:15 +0000

I love it! Great cartoon, although I would have responded “Yeah but I don’t have to get out of my pj’s to socialize”

By: Merrilymarylee

Merrilymarylee — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:30:52 +0000

I spend waaaaaay too much time on internet and thus on my butt and that’s without Facebook or Twitter. I don’t dare go there! Must say though, that I’m not completely comfortable with this. I love maintaining contact (more than the once-a-year Christmas card) with friends in the places we’ve lived previously, but I find I don’t spend as much effort keeping up with those who don’t e-mail. I’m embarrassed to think how long it’s been since I’ve written a letter.
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By: Jennifer Lynn

Jennifer Lynn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:27:02 +0000

Will do:)
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By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:27:07 +0000

That is tooooooo hilarious.

I actually like social networking- my blog is sort of more of the social commentary type of blog, so interacting with the stupidity of others is usually great for blog material.
.-= Melanie´s last blog…Blog Rating =-.

By: Yuko(emma_zero)

Yuko(emma_zero) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:08:30 +0000

So many already mentioned this but I had to let you know I too share the same sentiment. I know it's not a waste of time. Those of us who spend time getting to know what others around the world have in mind gain so much. .-= Yuko(emma_zero)´s last blog...7. Broken Chain of Sacrifice =-.

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:45:28 +0000

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By: Absence Alternatives

Absence Alternatives — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:26:47 +0000

Oh I am so glad you stopped by!! What happens with these social networking sites: short messages, constant update, instant gratification, is that people become lazy writers, I suspect. (I won’t know since I was born lazy…) I will be selfish and be happy that you are toiling away on writing your essays which I admire rather than coming up with witty one-liners on FB or Twitter. And no worries, I totally understood. I stopped leaving comments because if I keep on telling you how much I like your writing, it would seem as if I either wanted money or sex from you…