tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post2424983884744297091..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: In Which I Decide to Keep the Other Blog And Get Off FacebookKaren Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-37242368297130295542010-11-09T06:57:06.683-08:002010-11-09T06:57:06.683-08:00Karen I just found you - better late than never? W...Karen I just found you - better late than never? What a fantastic Blog and I agree with you about Facebook, but it's the only way some of my young family members communicate? I found Twitter mortifying; only lasted under two weeks... You are so inspiring - I'm off to read lots more of your stuff...<br />Best wishes from the hills of southern France<br />JaneJane-Writer in Francehttp://pyreneestoparis.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-82321325198953910202010-10-25T19:26:31.358-07:002010-10-25T19:26:31.358-07:00Facebook has definitely lost its shinyness for me....Facebook has definitely lost its shinyness for me. Plus, I'm completely annoyed by their privacy issues. I hang out a lot on Twitter though.The Damsel In Dis Dresshttp://www.margothovley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-92157269514326763712010-10-25T14:26:18.256-07:002010-10-25T14:26:18.256-07:00Oh Karen, I will miss you on Facebook!Oh Karen, I will miss you on Facebook!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-17550759486971787522010-10-25T06:14:06.215-07:002010-10-25T06:14:06.215-07:00I love Facebook, but it is definitely a different ...I love Facebook, but it is definitely a different kind of thing, and i think you did a wise assessment, so I've glad you've settled on what works for you... and as i am linked into those OTHER networks... I will cope. *wink*Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-22761809278864903142010-10-25T04:24:22.656-07:002010-10-25T04:24:22.656-07:00That's a shame about the facebook page because...That's a shame about the facebook page because you can use it as a way to draw audience to your blog. If I were you'd I'd set up an artist 'page'. You have to set up a profile to go with it, but you don't really have to use the profile if you have the page. Just use it to update your author page and network your blog with it so that when you blog, your blog automatically posts on FB. It's easy and hardly any work. I was speaking to the publisher of Lucky Press the other day and she said that her marketing guru said that twitter is on its way out and the FB is the way to go. Anyway, think about it :o) PS: I wrote something on my blog today I'd love to get your imput on!!!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-78918582574204610682010-10-25T01:58:34.798-07:002010-10-25T01:58:34.798-07:00Seems like a good choice to me. I have a Facebook ...Seems like a good choice to me. I have a Facebook account, but rarely use it. The site is too full of adverts, too confusing and, all too often, too unavailable.<br /><br />I used to automatically echo my blog posts to Facebook as a sort of lazy way of keeping it up to date, but people just said "huh?" so I stopped.Simon Kewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537163555998763769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-52286571140355608432010-10-25T01:37:30.385-07:002010-10-25T01:37:30.385-07:00I look at FB in a whole different way. I have it s...I look at FB in a whole different way. I have it so people can contact me. I've connected with many folks from my past. The only thing I EVER post on FB are links to my blog posts. <br />I bet I spend no more than 10 minutes a week on FB. Anyway, see you at your other page!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-6042594623710009172010-10-24T20:15:24.683-07:002010-10-24T20:15:24.683-07:00Good for you with making a decision! I personally ...Good for you with making a decision! I personally love facebook because it gives me a convenient way to keep in touch with my friends (and family) all over the world without having to keep ten million email addresses on file. But, I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. My husband can't stand it! :)<br /><br />Hope your life is more peaceful from now on! (And, for the record, my sister said the same thing to my mom about facebook and it really hurt my mom's feelings. Now that my sis's moved into her own apartment, though, I think she has deigned to friend my mom. lol!) <br /><br />AmyA.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-18964038842590331272010-10-24T17:52:14.939-07:002010-10-24T17:52:14.939-07:00Kittie, No I didn't know it was a USMC househo...Kittie, No I didn't know it was a USMC household although I know from your posts that your husband is career military. I have another blogger friend, Pat Tillet, who was a Marine so I am loving this. It's all new to me. My son's in San Diego.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-58258360954355195722010-10-24T17:32:15.982-07:002010-10-24T17:32:15.982-07:00I also deactivated my FB acct awhile back. Just no...I also deactivated my FB acct awhile back. Just not for me. A year ago I tried Twitter and, no, just no. It's all just too much, too much.<br /><br />Well, I'm so proud. Arrrrrugah! Did you know this is a USMC household? Yep, hub's retired (but has a second career), but once a Marine always a Marine. If your son's at Parris Island, this is the best time of the year to be there, weather-wise. The other stuff doesn't change much.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-30945803807738613042010-10-24T17:01:45.464-07:002010-10-24T17:01:45.464-07:00I do Facebook, as someone said, to keep in touch w...I do Facebook, as someone said, to keep in touch with friends and family. There are many of them who are looking forward to my book's publication. I tried Twitter and can't handle it.<br /><br />To each his own, as everyone here has pointed out. Good for you for deciding what works best for you!!Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628616245339887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-35009292896600971872010-10-24T16:45:37.110-07:002010-10-24T16:45:37.110-07:00I'm with you on the FB thing, I joined but onl...I'm with you on the FB thing, I joined but only go on if I've finished with reading blogs and not ready for bed!<br />Thanks for visiting me, maybe you'll get the chutney made now you're off FB. Or maybe give it a miss for this year- it's hard to get everything done.<br />Giveaway over at my place-a form of thanks for those gifts I've gotten!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100985140335023467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-52806866012861834712010-10-24T16:41:09.047-07:002010-10-24T16:41:09.047-07:00Wow, you are a busy woman! Good for you for allowi...Wow, you are a busy woman! Good for you for allowing yourself to simplify without feeling guilty. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-30548106887467953332010-10-24T16:34:27.529-07:002010-10-24T16:34:27.529-07:00Facebook gives me indigestion sometimes. I think ...Facebook gives me indigestion sometimes. I think you made the right decision.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-38922579745303422642010-10-24T16:10:51.221-07:002010-10-24T16:10:51.221-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-20606588746434653022010-10-24T14:38:40.149-07:002010-10-24T14:38:40.149-07:00WritingNut, I'm glad I at least tried it. Now ...WritingNut, I'm glad I at least tried it. Now I know.<br /><br />JEFritz, LOL enough said. My sisters are all there, plus my mom, long lost cousins, neighbors who attend church with me-- it all just became kind of an open forum and a public place.<br /><br />Suzanne, which reminds me I don't think I've been to visit your blog for awhile....I'll have to stop on by.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-38755775653402851502010-10-24T13:19:18.337-07:002010-10-24T13:19:18.337-07:00I think you made the right choice too. I'm cu...I think you made the right choice too. I'm currently not on FB yet, and am still very undecided as to whether I'll make the jump.WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-80183424303100947172010-10-24T13:06:49.000-07:002010-10-24T13:06:49.000-07:00I think you made the right choice. It always seems...I think you made the right choice. It always seems like there's a problem with accounts being accessed by third-parties or some such nonsense. <br /><br />Of course, the real reason I'm not on FB: my parents are. Both of them. Yeah...no.J E Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372746219262163566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-72260776275832185432010-10-24T12:10:04.478-07:002010-10-24T12:10:04.478-07:00I don't do Facebook or Twitter - but I love bl...I don't do Facebook or Twitter - but I love blogging (even though I spend way too much time on it).<br /><br />XSuzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-76321785163330763862010-10-24T12:04:43.620-07:002010-10-24T12:04:43.620-07:00Personally, if I were to make that choice I would ...Personally, if I were to make that choice I would opt to get out of Twitter. FB has been kind to me and I sold quite a few books there.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Stephen Tremp</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-40958598888361647752010-10-24T11:29:57.971-07:002010-10-24T11:29:57.971-07:00Clarissa, I thought I could keep it private but it...Clarissa, I thought I could keep it private but it's too much of a struggle.<br /><br />Jen, This remains my more active blog, where I post about writing, editing and publishing issues. The other one is where I "write from life." My life that is LOL.<br /><br />Marguerite, I'm glad you find it interesting! Maybe I'll do some things over there to attract a broader audience. But then again, probably not....<br /><br />Theresa, Hooray for blogs! How else would we procrastinate otherwise, esp if we aren't on facebook?<br /><br />Jemi, Oh good, another one to post the button. Now we just need to design it.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-35153281729749968112010-10-24T11:28:26.455-07:002010-10-24T11:28:26.455-07:00I have FB, but rarely post and have little time to...I have FB, but rarely post and have little time to read other posts. Mostly it for keeping in touch with friends/family. Cheaper than calling. <br /><br />I like seeing you here Karen. FB is not as personal as a blog.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-77233316868036830862010-10-24T10:52:33.469-07:002010-10-24T10:52:33.469-07:00I've never joined FaceBook. There are already ...I've never joined FaceBook. There are already so many things and too little time. I don't need another one! Good for you :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-49645443151361791032010-10-24T10:48:40.231-07:002010-10-24T10:48:40.231-07:00You gotta do what you gotta do! If FB didn't w...You gotta do what you gotta do! If FB didn't work for you, well, at least you tried it, right?Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-54897816165430248102010-10-24T10:44:41.246-07:002010-10-24T10:44:41.246-07:00sounds like you made a decision you're happy w...sounds like you made a decision you're happy with. I have a facebook account but I rarely go there. Most times I just post my blogposts to my facebook page if I think anyone will be interested.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.com