I don't do MySpace.
FaceBook holds no passion for me.
And no tweets on Twitter.
I don't want to be found. It's not that I necessarily have anything to hide (although I'm certainly not perfect); just somehow the thought of putting myself out there leaves me feeling paranoid, vulnerable.
Beyond SoulCast (which is admittedly rare) and a smattering of BlackBerry forums, I don't venture much into the cyber social arena.
How do you feel about cyber social networking?
Hi Jade! :)
Nice to see you. Happy three year anniversary! :)
As for me, I can be rather social, it's just that I don't do the whole networking thing all too well. So when I see people, it's nice, but I generally don't go out of my way to keep up with them. I know. That makes me a pretty crappy friend.
However, I will say that a mark of a great friendship is that you pick up right where you left off when you see them. (hint hint)
So, where shall we pick up?
:D
How goes it? Glad to see you, too. :)
And I'm just as crappy a friend as you are (your words, not mine). :P
I still don't get this craving so many have about being so connected. Even though I am very fond of my BlackBerry, it doesn't rule me.
And I guess maybe I fear Big Brother a little. This mass proliferation of social networks; GPS in our cars and phones; geo-tagging--
A part of me is waiting for the bio-chips. Of course, that's assuming it hasn't already been done. Who knows? It could be as simple as a vaccine.
Okay, I'm being an extremist. But it does cross my mind (obviously).
I understand what you mean. I'm a disciple of the thought, "no news is good news". :)
Having said that, I have to report that I've been worse. Much much worse, in fact. Mentally speaking, I've never been better, sharper, etc. Physically, I suppose I could be doing better. I'm working on that, too. :)
Yes... You never know who's out there listening... Not that I have a rep to protect or anything silly like that, but I do take issue with the permanence of the written word. It makes me a bit uneasy. The words we leave never quite go away, you know?
Concerning the permanence of the written word, you couldn't be more correct. The Internet adds merely another facet. Using web archives such as the Wayback Machine, I can find things that were deleted. Not everything there ever was, of course. But still, it makes you think.
UnicornForm: Bwah-ha-ha! At least you are more honest than most, psychopaths included. *wink*
Silver: A visit to SoulCast wouldn't be complete without a trout-smack!
I've heard of LinkedIn, but never use it. What does it do, exactly? I'm open to anything that saves time and makes more sense of the Web.
And the job hunting, how does that go? I hope you have something in the meantime. I hear such terrible stories from applicants every day. It makes me incredibly grateful for what I have. I still work at the blues bar. Almost two and a half years, and the novelty still hasn't worn off.
I didn't come here for that, though. I came for you and so many of the others that I missed. Your presence (and I use that in a collective sense) has been more consistent than many others that have passed through my everyday life during the last three years, and it is comforting. I refuse to say 'real life'. Those of you that are here are just as real. Even those that reveal only shadows of themselves from invented personas.
Ahhh! It's been so nice to talk to everyone again. And I look forward to new acquaintances. :)
Thanks for replying, especially considering the fact that you don't frequent SoulCast much anymore.
Silver: I appreciate the explanation. Most of my professional networking is face to face. Not to say I don't understand LinkedIn's potential, however.
hi jade... i miss your posts here... :-) but i'm glad that youre still blogging... i do facebook but not really active on myspace or other networking site...
and soulcast??? i cant get rid of it... LOL... :-)
and i dont how twitter works...lol...
Ginger: I know my attendance doesn't reflect it, but SoulCast has marked me. I find it strangely comforting to.see many of the old faces still here. I suppose because I crave consistency.
Lucy: So nice to see you again, too. And I must say, as prolific as you are, I'm surprised at how well you manage your time. I think I could learn a few lessons from you. :)
Secret: That's cool that you can be so respectful of your teenagers' privacy. I bet in turn they respect you all the more for it.
Bhalah: Yes, I remember you; our paths have definitely crossed. I'm glad to see you are doing well. And watch how quickly that sweet baby will grow! My youngest is four and a half now. I can hardly believe it. I still think of him as a baby sometimes.
D6fer: My last post was May of '08, but I have lurked at times. Tried an alias for a short time, but it wasn't particularly satisfying. I felt it dishonest, although it did me some good to vent about sensitive topics.
Admittedly, I've never tried Twitter and have no desire to do so. This place, when I need it, fills that void. I find after a full day of socializing and doing the pretty at work that I'm somewhat tapped out, y'know? Like I've been 'on' all day.
Queenie: Nice to see you still blogging, too. And I don't know how to Twitter either, although it seems to me a cross between a blog and a text message (addressed to the world).
Grape: You are forever the optimist, which is why I like you. This entire discussion reminds of an expression my husband uses: 'lucked out'. I've always said 'in luck'. I know that seems random, but there it is.
Hotaka: I stumbled upon the entry when I was digging deep into the archives. You and Bloc have been here an incredibly long time (in SC time, anyway). That was such a nice entry. I love your turn of phrase.
Alyss: I can say in all honesty that I am feeling better mentally, and physically, than I have in years. And am I ever so grateful. I hope life is well for you, too.
Ginger, you are one of three that I've told. Not just at SoulCast, but the entire world. Although who's to say no one has guessed the truth?
And thanks for wishing me a great Friday. A sold out show tonight, so we're going to be slammed. Too bad I hear the rumble of thunder, considering it's an outdoor venue.
