tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post8168277211995574650..comments2023-10-03T02:30:40.858-07:00Comments on Words Done Write: 9 reasons you're a social media dirtbagAmber Avineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12669243706547763362noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-90981411282506900612011-04-15T17:19:55.879-07:002011-04-15T17:19:55.879-07:00Wow! That's quite the comment, indeed!
I, li...Wow! That's quite the comment, indeed! <br /><br />I, like you, abhor misspellings. And, although I don't think poor spelling makes someone a social media dirtbag, I do agree with everything you've said! <br /><br />Laziness is our worst enemy. It's everywhere. <br /><br />Spelling errors, as you say, are completely unnecessary in this day and age. No need to haul out the 20-pound dictionary anymore. A quick spell check is only seconds away. <br /><br />Sloppy typing happens sometimes. I'm guilty of it, too. However, when someone illustrates a pattern of spelling or grammar errors, I know it's not just a typo. <br /><br />I can tell by your comment, you're a kindred spirit (you may like my "Iz Americah alitarit?" post: http://bit.ly/fXWpRp)! Thanks so much for stopping by ;-)Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-20746788535300787722011-04-14T22:06:42.745-07:002011-04-14T22:06:42.745-07:00I'm not sure whether it fits the spirit of the...I'm not sure whether it fits the spirit of the list [or counts as a single bulletpoint; it might be a topic unto itself], but nothing irks me more greatly than basic laziness. The alarming goodenoughism defended by laughable statements like 'its the net so it dont matter'; the weird narcissism allowing a given genious [sic] to tweet whatever he likes, and it's our fault that he forgot to make sense.<br /><br />Spelling's a big one, though holding out for it invites charges of GrammarNazism. I don't get how misspellings even happen in modern times. As I write this, I've got five words underlined as misspelled—two intentionally, two compounds, and one neologism I admittedly invented. The underlining occurs when writing tweets, too; that's a hint to stop and think whether the word could possibly, as suggested, be misspelled; if it's still a mystery, rightclick for suggestions, or even copypaste the word over into google.com and search for how it might be spelled. It's never okay, to my thinking, to guess after a spelling and defend it in realtime with a question: that definately(sp?) annoys me.<br /><br />Related to that is using definitions in place of words. This one's trickier, since few people have a vast vocabulary. But, trust me: if in discussing the second-to-last thing you call it the penultimate, if I don't know the word, I do know how to doubleclick it, rightclick it, and see what google.com thinks of it; it won't take me long to find it at dictionary.com. And you'll have got your point across without pushing the twoosh threshold. A dozen times a week, I'll use a fairly uncommon word in a tweet or post or whatever, and get a response like this: 'I had to look up "antepenultimate"; good word.' Awesome: I crammed the thing into 140 characters, and you learned something; we both win.<br /><br />Factoids. Fun Fact: a factoid isn't a tiny, tweetable fact; it's a lie. 'Did you know that we only use ten percent of our brains?' No; but I'm inclined to believe you in this case; get up to thirty or forty percent, and it might occur to you to look that up and discover that it's a timeless urban legend on the order of Earth Is Flat.<br /><br />And so on. Any mistake leading to the followup excuse that precision never mattered. Which itself leads to my followup question: if it didn't matter, what was the point in the first place.Gremlinhttp://gremlin.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-61613738082501250842011-03-29T19:13:32.666-07:002011-03-29T19:13:32.666-07:00Yep! Indeedy! Those words never seem to win points...Yep! Indeedy! Those words never seem to win points with people, do they?Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-37906591106256525142011-03-29T14:00:23.518-07:002011-03-29T14:00:23.518-07:00I think we could expand #8 to include any lame nam...I think we could expand #8 to include any lame name such as ninja or evangelist (unless that's your corporate given title).Heathernasifnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-970535261846000552011-03-27T11:58:08.689-07:002011-03-27T11:58:08.689-07:00I know, right? So many offenders would be shocked ...I know, right? So many offenders would be shocked to know anyone considered their behavior offensive, huh?<br /><br />As for ethics, I say personal ethics comes first. If you have that, it bleeds into professional and social media. <br /><br />Thanks for chiming in, Dianne!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-15843078146172635672011-03-27T11:56:47.558-07:002011-03-27T11:56:47.558-07:00Very true, Susan. Very true, indeed.Very true, Susan. Very true, indeed.Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-55141234532598192862011-03-27T11:27:43.302-07:002011-03-27T11:27:43.302-07:00OMG - I hope some people see themselves in this! B...OMG - I hope some people see themselves in this! But unfortunately the one's who need to take a close look at their own actions and behaviours probably would not recognize them selves. What comes first: personal ethics, professional ethics, or social media ethics?<br /><br />DianneDiannehttp://www.DianneMartinAndAssociates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-69550286188288254432011-03-27T11:19:20.334-07:002011-03-27T11:19:20.334-07:00So many of these Dirtbag Behaviors also apply to h...So many of these Dirtbag Behaviors also apply to how we behave offline. Having savvy, smarts and consideration works in both worlds.Susan RoAnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-69274006404208864332011-02-23T22:12:59.139-08:002011-02-23T22:12:59.139-08:00Been there, done it...hate it.....I agree with JC....Been there, done it...hate it.....I agree with JC...these people come out of no where and they RT @urscreenname and then type some nonsense and it looks like it came from you...HATE IT!Rachel@PawPurrryhttp://www.pawpurrry.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-68521502124623340782011-02-23T22:12:58.549-08:002011-02-23T22:12:58.549-08:00How about people who DM you and then when you try ...How about people who DM you and then when you try to respond...you find you can't because they aren't following you back....They shouldn't be allowed to DM someone they aren't following. I HATE THAT! Although I do acknowledge that for some people it is simply an oversight...they may not even realize that they aren't following you until that point.Rachel@PawPurrryhttp://www.pawpurrry.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-16741644067149999792011-02-23T22:12:58.238-08:002011-02-23T22:12:58.238-08:00I guess I'm so lucky that I've never had t...I guess I'm so lucky that I've never had that happen. I'd certainly hate it, too!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-91646438658462055122011-02-23T22:12:57.654-08:002011-02-23T22:12:57.654-08:00I've had that happen, too. But it was almost a...I've had that happen, too. But it was almost always an oversight on their parts. But, I agree, the DM should be reserved for people who are completely connected (i.e. both are following one another versus just a one-way connection). <br /><br />Thanks for sounding off on your pet peeves, Rachel;-)Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-57869523485017774532010-12-30T09:36:07.725-08:002010-12-30T09:36:07.725-08:00Wow, Jean! No, I haven't heard of or seen that...Wow, Jean! No, I haven't heard of or seen that. I wouldn't like that at all!<br /><br />Sounds like someone's trying to get a certain credibility from using someone else's handle, but spreading their own message. That one is downright disturbing as it is complete misrepresentation. <br /><br />From the way you've written your comment, it sounds as though this happened to you directly. If so, did you contact the sender? Did it appear to be a spam account that was used?Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-6858402584766723472010-12-30T06:08:18.591-08:002010-12-30T06:08:18.591-08:00Hey Amber - here's an odd one: Retweeting usin...Hey Amber - here's an odd one: Retweeting using someone's twitter name, yet the tweet has absolutely nothing to do with what you wrote. I mean, it's stealing your twitter name for what? Is that a prank? Have you heard of that being done?JChttp://snoringdogstudio.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-1172433875589090222010-11-25T23:06:01.108-08:002010-11-25T23:06:01.108-08:00Anne: Thanks for visiting and for taking the time ...Anne: Thanks for visiting and for taking the time to comment! <br /><br />Oh, I hate those kind of invites. And the people who send the templated ones should be smacked upside the head!<br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind words. Always nice to connect with new people. I look forward to interacting more in the future, Anne!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-68677903616685141552010-11-25T22:32:40.437-08:002010-11-25T22:32:40.437-08:00Here's one for you Amber:
10. You send invita...Here's one for you Amber:<br /><br />10. You send invitations on LinkedIn claiming to be a friend or that you've done business with the person before when you've actually never set eyes on them...only their avatar.<br /><br />Usually I send these people back a polite note asking them to remind me where we've met or when we've done business.<br /><br />I'm glad to find you Amber...love your stuff and will happily re-tweet with attribution.<br />AnneAnne O'Connellhttp://twitter.com/annethewriternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-32474216276516638822010-11-16T12:14:09.335-08:002010-11-16T12:14:09.335-08:00Thanks for taking the time to comment, Josepf. Yes...Thanks for taking the time to comment, Josepf. Yes, the real life component of it is so important. Not always possible, but when it is, I say make it happen!<br /><br />Thanks so much for the nice words. By leaving a comment and chatting with people via Twitter, I already know that no tickets are in your future! ;->Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-81764764486326259162010-11-16T11:44:12.999-08:002010-11-16T11:44:12.999-08:00Hi Amber! Great points all added below! Social c...Hi Amber! Great points all added below! Social call because I believe in the "Social" part of Social Media. So visiting new friends from Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook to see who they are and get better connected. Love your Blog and please feel free to Hall Monitor anything you may see me doing in error on theTwitterverse! @JosepfJosepf J Haslamhttp://twitter.com/Josepfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-46914725536717990282010-11-14T14:51:44.776-08:002010-11-14T14:51:44.776-08:00Oh no. It's absolutely not about just getting ...Oh no. It's absolutely not about just getting things up and running. It's about becoming a valuable member of these communities. If you want the most out of it, those who contribute and act with decency and courtesy are the ones who thrive. Those who act poorly and do nothing but take, are those who are apt to see the least return.Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-64029109076296841782010-11-14T14:49:17.121-08:002010-11-14T14:49:17.121-08:00Jolene: Thanks for taking the time to comment. Yes...Jolene: Thanks for taking the time to comment. Yes, absolutely, people use all this stuff for many different purposes. My point is really to act with a certain degree of etiquette and respect. Since you put it all out there for everyone to see while you're on these sites, why not be the best you you can be, right? Bad behavior never places anyone in the best possible light.Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-28490099763931017862010-11-14T14:31:15.798-08:002010-11-14T14:31:15.798-08:00i thought it was all about getting networks up n r...i thought it was all about getting networks up n running for less money...but, i admit u are right in wot you say egards joleneJoleneparsons06noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-91075561985107484592010-11-14T14:27:46.389-08:002010-11-14T14:27:46.389-08:00i think some people want to make it more easier if...i think some people want to make it more easier if they could link all the social networks they are on ino 1 ..others would like to start forums.. others would like to just chat...others would like a more variety of options...others to educate themselves...others for jobs...others forhelping people with problems...others like yourself proffessional and social...each to thier own likes...and dislikes ...of whichever site they're on like finding which network is suied for the individual..regards jo..xJoleneparsons06http://twitter.com/tutti065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-50242690796747543112010-11-13T13:02:59.367-08:002010-11-13T13:02:59.367-08:00Dee, thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words....Dee, thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words. You're an angel (see, I'm playing into your screen name -- hee hee!) ;->Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-53361654203738701702010-11-13T12:39:58.727-08:002010-11-13T12:39:58.727-08:00Great post, Amber. Everyone should read this guide...Great post, Amber. Everyone should read this guideline for social media. Keep up the good work and words.AliasAngel (Dee)http://twitter.com/AliasAngelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-11391442856033034972010-11-12T06:49:38.774-08:002010-11-12T06:49:38.774-08:00Amen! I am all for smart historical quotes, but th...Amen! I am all for smart historical quotes, but the "preaching [or cheerleading] from the pulpit" tweets and posts are tiresome.bethhartehttp://www.serengeticommunications.com/noreply@blogger.com