tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post254940216904204739..comments2024-03-18T09:40:52.281-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: ConfessionsElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-16480606513095779342010-02-13T02:58:22.688-07:002010-02-13T02:58:22.688-07:00Hi, I just found your blog by way of another blog ...Hi, I just found your blog by way of another blog post so I'm already feeling left out of the conversation, but I did JUST join twitter this month and I actually kind of like it. I know, but I do! I have app on my phone and my laptop though that make it easy to use. But, I have noticed that SOME friends don't tweet back or are exclusive in who they tweet so I think I know what you are referring to and for that I totally understand and I say close out of the conversation at that point if it is no longer enjoyable. What I do like about it is those that are willing to converse with "everyone" especially when it comes to authors, writers, artists, etc. to share in mutual interests and conversations and for that it is really fun and good for networking. I have noticed that some "friend" people when they aren't really interested in tweeting at all. :) I am still learning how it all works as it has just been a couple of weeks, but that has been my experience so far. It does seem really nice to be able to add links in it as well.Shauna Leigh Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358329246485010122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-85382287382582013192010-02-12T22:37:39.754-07:002010-02-12T22:37:39.754-07:00I like Twitter, but yes, feel that I'm an outs...I like Twitter, but yes, feel that I'm an outsider in many conversations. I add my own thoughts to the pipeline, but mostly feel wallflower-ish. But then again, I'm still a young pup in the writing world.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-55538187037145575912010-02-12T16:27:44.182-07:002010-02-12T16:27:44.182-07:00I don't understand a lot of the twitter convos...I don't understand a lot of the twitter convos/functions. It is really useful for me as book reviewer. I'm able to put when I post a review, which has gained more interest in my blog. It's easier to keep up with publishers, and I include them in the tweet with my review. I only joined so I could do that. I chat with a few people, and I'm getting more contact with fellow book review bloggers in the UK and also authors (its really nice to be in touch with people on my home turf).Nayuleskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693548526829437580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-44963113096330976962010-02-12T12:26:48.545-07:002010-02-12T12:26:48.545-07:00I got on Twitter months ago and I so completely do...I got on Twitter months ago and I so completely don't understand it so I'm with you on feeling like the dumb kid in the corner. I wanted it because of the writing chats and that so many agents and writers are on there, but I can't figure it out! I love Facebook and blogging, and I get so envious on FB when someone says "go check out such and such @blahblah on Twitter" and I'm like.... "what???"<br /><br />How????????????????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-54205534086259491402010-02-11T21:22:43.995-07:002010-02-11T21:22:43.995-07:00Even though you're not a Twitter fan, I still ...Even though you're not a Twitter fan, I still <3 you. ;) I guess being on the outside of all those conversations doesn't bother me so much. I love all the information I get, and the laughs. In order to participate in the conversations you'd have to be on Twitter *all day long* and there are some people who are. I pop in a few times a day, take a look around, and then leave.Jaime Thelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442679809704484650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-84364190094791157632010-02-11T07:12:47.959-07:002010-02-11T07:12:47.959-07:00I don't get Twitter. For all the reasons that...I don't get Twitter. For all the reasons that you just posted (and maybe a few more), I've never signed up. :)Amanda Gaumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159347989381002952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-52070265684199072292010-02-10T21:43:09.565-07:002010-02-10T21:43:09.565-07:00Now I'm glad I never signed up. I find the ide...Now I'm glad I never signed up. I find the idea interesting, but I'm sure I'd be just like you--feeling like I'm on the outside peering in.Anissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773384041569563564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-30576426904073839342010-02-10T17:04:44.350-07:002010-02-10T17:04:44.350-07:00You really hit a note with folks today! I complete...You really hit a note with folks today! I completely agree with you about Twitter. It's like hanging out with the "mean girls" and not understanding the code. Sigh.<br />Thanks for bein' honest, apparently you are SO not alone!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-35926415269082349332010-02-10T14:50:24.189-07:002010-02-10T14:50:24.189-07:00Here's lucky comment # 111. You rock!Here's lucky comment # 111. You rock!Bethany Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345327120999157124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-51319833582167332262010-02-10T08:22:09.617-07:002010-02-10T08:22:09.617-07:00Trouble is, social media including Twitter is the ...Trouble is, social media including Twitter is the way of the future, like it or loathe it. I loathe it too.Tracyhttp://www.fiction-writers-mentor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-67341693170125418122010-02-10T07:35:14.071-07:002010-02-10T07:35:14.071-07:00My problem with Twitter is that I still don't ...My problem with Twitter is that I still don't really get it (after 5 months too, which is embarrassing). I've gotten to know a few people, but it seems like even getting to know all my "friends" would be impossible. <br /><br />I like blogging, because it's so much deeper than a 2 second conversation. I think you've inspired me to become a twitter lurker and stop worrying so much about trying to make it work. :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-23288591670519120952010-02-10T00:20:27.120-07:002010-02-10T00:20:27.120-07:00Hate Twitter for much the same reason as you. Plus...Hate Twitter for much the same reason as you. Plus, it's frustrating to figure out. Don't love Facebook, but can deal with it once a day. <br /><br />I LOVE to blog though and probably spend as much time blogging as writing. Sad, truly. <br /><br />I'm with you. Lurk on Twitter and blog away. <br /><br />Speaking of blogs, I tagged you on mine. You're it!<br /><br />NicholeNichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-86108822096497788162010-02-09T23:28:25.353-07:002010-02-09T23:28:25.353-07:00I feel the exact same way! It's good to know I...I feel the exact same way! It's good to know I'm not the only one. Any time I want a serious sucker punch to my self esteem I just go to twitter. I feel like I'm in the seventh grade all over again. <br /><br />I love your blogs BTW. I'm new to the query process and I am in awe of your awesomeness. Thanks for all the great advice. You Rock!Hoontahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601234829089589146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76045307653503422082010-02-09T21:45:45.576-07:002010-02-09T21:45:45.576-07:00Twitter is definitely what I'm least connected...Twitter is definitely what I'm least connected to. It could go away and I'd never miss it.PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-36717986219787820592010-02-09T21:39:51.482-07:002010-02-09T21:39:51.482-07:00I understand your pain. I'm a Twitter twit who...I understand your pain. I'm a Twitter twit who can't figure out how to tweet. Just can't get the hang of it. I have two Twitter accounts, one personal, one public and I can't keep up with either. Not only do I feel like a loser, I feel like some kind of a Luddite for shunning progress. Give me blogging any day.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-4490363807016883262010-02-09T21:24:08.275-07:002010-02-09T21:24:08.275-07:00This is fantastic! I thought I was the only one wh...This is fantastic! I thought I was the only one who isn't in love with Twitter. I hate the pressure to convince people of my unmatched wit in 140 characters. If you gave me 140 *pages*, I still don't think I could manage it.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and being honest about it! :)Sarah Wyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576639307836794270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-81813690191679030412010-02-09T20:11:34.320-07:002010-02-09T20:11:34.320-07:00I'm going to commend your refreshing honesty.
...I'm going to commend your refreshing honesty.<br /><br />That's what people need more of.<br /><br />Truth.Jennie Englundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943722538573178226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-82671848541744603632010-02-09T19:20:20.316-07:002010-02-09T19:20:20.316-07:00Okay, I'll admit I've never tried it, but ...Okay, I'll admit I've never tried it, but only because I feared I'd feel EXACTLY the way you described!! I mean, I've earned every year of my age and I'll be darned if I have to live through the I'm-a-teen-dork-loser thing again. <br /><br />Plus, I'm kind of a hermit at heart. I want to read blogs because usually the writer has something to say...Twitter? not so much. I don't really care too much if someone is shopping or just ate a great cupcake....<br /><br />Shelley (Your uncool pal in dorkness)storyqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-31137102707625922532010-02-09T18:38:00.078-07:002010-02-09T18:38:00.078-07:00Don't see the sense of twitter.
While we'...Don't see the sense of twitter. <br />While we're at it. I'm not much of a fan of people who won't shut up in movie theaters...#167 Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069054405824134410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-24140189221802365452010-02-09T18:35:24.045-07:002010-02-09T18:35:24.045-07:00First of all, look at this blog - you have darn ne...First of all, look at this blog - you have darn near 100 comments on this post (and most of your posts actually). You are so far from being a loser it's not even funny. You are awesomeness darlin :)<br /><br />Having said that, I totally agree with Twitter. Mostly because I just don't get it, like, at all. I have no idea what all the # and @ thingys are, I have no idea how to do them or how to talk to anyone or how to find out if anyone is talking to me. I occasionally post, like once every month or three, but for the most part, I don't bother with it.<br /><br />I'm starting to feel the same way about FB now that it's got its new format. I used to jump on for a quick look at what is going on with everyone. Now it only shows a sampling here and there, and frankly, it rarely shows the people I really want to know about. So, yeah. I'll stick with my blog for now :)Michelle McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730366330276974943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-59380487593819041552010-02-09T18:33:10.259-07:002010-02-09T18:33:10.259-07:00Great post.
Okay, I'm on Twitter, and I kin...Great post. <br /><br />Okay, I'm on Twitter, and I kinda like it. Yeah, mostly lurk. I comment a few times a day and then have little conversations with fellow writers. Nothing too big. <br /><br />Now, I LOVE blogging and FaceBook...but Facebook has limited me on the friends, so I have to do the "fan page" thing now, which kinda stinks. It's not as interactive as the profile pages. GRRRRR. <br /><br />:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-51699834382658119192010-02-09T18:26:26.380-07:002010-02-09T18:26:26.380-07:00I'm glad you shared your thoughts. I've he...I'm glad you shared your thoughts. I've heard how it's a good tool for social networking but I barely have time to read my blogs so haven't signed up for it yet. As it is, sometimes I feel bad that my blog comments are almost always at the end because I'm at work when everyone blogs. There's no way I could keep up a twitter conversation in the day. Thanks for making me not feel so bad.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-52324054691740219092010-02-09T18:07:27.164-07:002010-02-09T18:07:27.164-07:00I haven't used twitter since earlier this year...I haven't used twitter since earlier this year to announce my blog. Since then I don't have time to keep up with all of it(Blog, Facebook, my own writing, critiques.) so Twitter got left behind. So I completely understand where you are coming from Elana.John Sankovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997285299003496458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-44229083326075493602010-02-09T17:34:50.682-07:002010-02-09T17:34:50.682-07:00I know the feeling, Elana. Twitter sucks, but I...I know the feeling, Elana. Twitter sucks, but I'm still addicted to it. I'll talk to you on Twitter. We can feel left out together. : )Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-52285962448280325522010-02-09T17:04:31.754-07:002010-02-09T17:04:31.754-07:00Wow, this post got mad love today! So, you shouldn...Wow, this post got mad love today! So, you shouldn't feel so unpopular or whatever anymore. :)<br /><br />I am not a huge fan of twitter. I feel the same way - left out of conversations. Some of my favorite bloggers are constantly tweeting "replies to" each other, but I mostly just get on there and post a snarky comment or two, and then I'm off. I just use it for myself, really, more than to dialogue with anyone. Of the big three (for me those are facebook, blogger and twitter) I use twitter the least - by a mile.Leigh Hutchens Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974935740527936303noreply@blogger.com