tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post2732799081387976857..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: Tread Carefully On Social Media by Sarah J. McNealLivia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-10625670707621695942016-04-07T12:14:42.339-05:002016-04-07T12:14:42.339-05:00Linda, you crazy thing, I am no expert with techno...Linda, you crazy thing, I am no expert with technology. Anything I know I either learned the hard way--meaning lots of mistakes, or someone else helped me with it. <br />The only thing I feel somewhat comfortable with is Facebook. <br />I am so glad you came. I thoroughly enjoy reading your books. This Time Forever is still etched in my memory. You're such a busy and talented author I can seeSarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-70631850421780085652016-04-07T11:08:14.008-05:002016-04-07T11:08:14.008-05:00Wonderful post, Sarah. I wish I had your ability t...Wonderful post, Sarah. I wish I had your ability to present things so well online and also your technical expertise to manage it! I just bumble along as best I can as a techno idiot with a little help from my friends. There just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to do what needs to be done online and also have a life in the real world. I wish you continued success with your books.<brLinda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-63236115992148091542016-04-06T22:37:22.493-05:002016-04-06T22:37:22.493-05:00LOL, sometimes I do go into a slow burn when someo...LOL, sometimes I do go into a slow burn when someone does something thoughtless on my FB page, Kathleen. I could work my way to an ulcer with some of it. People surely cannot be so ignorant as to realize they're trespassing on someone else's turf. I give 'em the silent treatment. No sense making everybody feel uncomfortable by making a scene.<br />Manners are something most of us Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-46592542586749195272016-04-06T22:24:21.935-05:002016-04-06T22:24:21.935-05:00There's a happy medium in there somewhere, Dor...There's a happy medium in there somewhere, Doris. I've seen some authors who are relentless in their book promotion. After a while, I just kind of numb out when I see them post in a group.<br />Life really is too short to allow ourselves to be abused. I don't blame you one bit for ditching people who are rude or unkind.<br />Believe me, we're all on that learning curve, Doris. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-5263482645093923972016-04-06T22:20:10.892-05:002016-04-06T22:20:10.892-05:00Your ranch lunches sound like something from a cow...Your ranch lunches sound like something from a cowboy book or movie, Gail. It must be a fascinating life there.<br />I love gardening, too. I can't do it this year, but I'll be glad to get back to it in the next year. There's nothing like digging in the earth and watching what I planted grow. It brings peace of mind and spirit.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-11588038277922548392016-04-06T19:35:28.412-05:002016-04-06T19:35:28.412-05:00I really can't add anything to the conversatio...I really can't add anything to the conversation, because it's all been very well said! :-D <br /><br />I'm constantly amazed how many people appear to have been raised in barns. Do folks throw their manners out the window when they sit down at a keyboard and log on to one of the social media sites? I worry someone could be seriously injured by all those plummeting manners, but the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-65019596484588248602016-04-06T18:27:54.226-05:002016-04-06T18:27:54.226-05:00Hi Sarah -- Yes, the 5 guys are family (hubby, 2 s...Hi Sarah -- Yes, the 5 guys are family (hubby, 2 sons, b-i-l, and nephew). They ARE the ranch hands :-) And yes, conversations are interesting, but sometimes it's all about repairs and parts OR it's a 20-minute 'snooze' (esp. in summertime when they put in a good 12 hour day and a brief nap at lunchtime is the only break in the day!!). A lot of times I'm a participant and/or gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-68075984610470654302016-04-06T18:22:11.824-05:002016-04-06T18:22:11.824-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-58110605530057302942016-04-06T18:09:55.911-05:002016-04-06T18:09:55.911-05:00Sarah, you are right on in your observations. If a...Sarah, you are right on in your observations. If anything I tend to not promote my own work enough. <br />If someone becomes crude or harsh, I'll unfriend them. Life is too short to put up with people who have no understanding for other points of view. <br />Great post and keep the learning curve, hey, I don't even have a cell phone I use all the time. I prefer to control my phone time, Renaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-19748183053858961102016-04-06T15:22:01.582-05:002016-04-06T15:22:01.582-05:00It's interesting to see a post on FB that gene...It's interesting to see a post on FB that generates interest and a touch of controversy. It will generate comments and occasionally, a little blow-back. I've seen you open a crack in the proverbial door once in a while and I thought it was great to get people involved in a mature and meaningful conversation even at the risk of someone sputtering a little negativity. You can't carry Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-10704501549601817002016-04-06T15:06:34.983-05:002016-04-06T15:06:34.983-05:00I've never had a pen name, but I can see how d...I've never had a pen name, but I can see how difficult it might be for you. I usually post things I think any and all would be interested in. People like to hear about what you're up to. For me, posting about books and blogs is more like an, oh by the way, kind of thing. <br />I do think it helps your career as a writer to be personable and FB is a pretty good place for that. Most people Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-80004812519208334092016-04-06T14:58:10.181-05:002016-04-06T14:58:10.181-05:00I agree, Kristy, about blending the different soci...I agree, Kristy, about blending the different social areas of my life onto one page. And I also agree about the strange things people get interested in that I post. It's often unexpected what they become interested in. Maybe it's just that, as humans, we can relate to the every day things we deal with rather than huge issues or global issues. <br />Thanks so much for coming and adding to Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-70642885066509309482016-04-06T14:53:47.156-05:002016-04-06T14:53:47.156-05:00Yeah, Rain. That's one of the things I learned...Yeah, Rain. That's one of the things I learned early on, too--check their FB page before you confirm them as friends. The least little doubt about them and I delete their request.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-73156159083068841742016-04-06T12:59:24.956-05:002016-04-06T12:59:24.956-05:00I agree with everything you said. FaceBook, especi...I agree with everything you said. FaceBook, especially can be a bit tricky if one does not keep on one's toes. One negative phrase and somebody is gonna jump down your throat. Sooo...I go gently into the fray. Still, FB is filled with potholes and landmines, and we must learn where to trod along with confidence or tiptoe along timidly..afraid of stepping on someone's proverbial toes.<br /Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-81931087408193580842016-04-06T12:57:08.055-05:002016-04-06T12:57:08.055-05:00One thing I truly wish I had possessed the foresig...One thing I truly wish I had possessed the foresight to do was set up a separate account for writing under my real name. I started joining writing-related pages and connecting with authors before I decided to create a separate account under Zina Abbott. Now, my writing contacts are mixed with personal and church friends under Robyn Echols. That means I am more restrained about sharing some posts Zina Abbott Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702876632509821510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-76353061592097133382016-04-06T12:34:55.380-05:002016-04-06T12:34:55.380-05:00I enjoy the social aspect of FB and to a certain d...I enjoy the social aspect of FB and to a certain degree Twitter. My personal FB page has merged with family, friends, readers and authors so I strive for a balance of personal pics and writing-related stuff since not everyone likes both. It's funny which posts get the most interaction--it's usually one I don't think is that interesting. Recently it was one about teaching my 16 year Kristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-43868525179102446392016-04-06T12:16:48.206-05:002016-04-06T12:16:48.206-05:00I agree if someone gets out of line that way, I do...I agree if someone gets out of line that way, I do unfriend them. I generally avoid it by not adding anyone without a lot of friends and photos of family that go back more than a day. One guy was trying to come on to me in a very sad way. I just emphasized I was married and happily. He stopped sending me messages but I do see he continues to show up on my facebook once in awhile trying to get Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-13475074066187273102016-04-06T11:25:09.989-05:002016-04-06T11:25:09.989-05:00Dang Gail, you've got some good structure goin...Dang Gail, you've got some good structure going on. I'm afraid I don't. I spend too much time visiting and gabbing on FB.<br />I don't post political views and I don't comment on the views of others. I just leave it alone because I think it can alienate people who are wonderful people even though my politics are different. Still, it's everyone's right to express their Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-37874781047029568702016-04-06T11:09:08.435-05:002016-04-06T11:09:08.435-05:00Well Barb, I'm certainly guilty of spending to...Well Barb, I'm certainly guilty of spending too much time on FB, too. I try to visit friends, family and authors who show support to me. But it can take a chunk out of my day. Of course, there are times when I do it to avoid working on a WIP. That's not a good thing for me to do.<br />Thank you for your comments, Barb. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-26626351653151595962016-04-06T11:06:25.755-05:002016-04-06T11:06:25.755-05:00Rain, I can see your hesitation. I have some, too....Rain, I can see your hesitation. I have some, too. I have unfriended a person. Actually, it was my fault for not going to the FB page of a guy who requested a friend before I accepted his invitation. It became clear to me very quickly he was using FB as a dating ploy. After several suggestive comments from him, which I ignored at first, I just wiped him right outta there. I didn't care if hisSarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-13437889789384263382016-04-06T10:51:28.917-05:002016-04-06T10:51:28.917-05:00I like the pics of your curly headed grandson, Tan...I like the pics of your curly headed grandson, Tanya. Isn't it curious how people respond so positively to animals and their stories on Facebook? Maybe it's because animals don't judge. There is so much I don't know about Facebook and Twitter--and I know absolutely nothing about Google Plus and LinkedIn.<br />Thank you for coming and commenting, Tanya. I so appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-32627455615343160342016-04-06T10:43:16.721-05:002016-04-06T10:43:16.721-05:00Hi Sarah: Great post, yes! And I, like Rain, use ...Hi Sarah: Great post, yes! And I, like Rain, use FB in a variety of ways. I do have an Author Gail Jenner FB page where I try to share meaningful writing tips (most 'stolen' or reposted), and sometimes my promotion or announcements. My "personal" FB page is where I do repost or share political and (what I consider) encouraging spiritual posts. I probably irritate a few people -gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-77335663011119596042016-04-06T09:41:19.609-05:002016-04-06T09:41:19.609-05:00Great post Sarah. I am guilty of spending too much...Great post Sarah. I am guilty of spending too much time on fb. I think fb is a great way to keep in touch with family, friends and those who enjoy our books. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396020400398531264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-83522570345535442562016-04-06T09:35:46.440-05:002016-04-06T09:35:46.440-05:00I had Facebook before I was bringing out books; so...I had Facebook before I was bringing out books; so there are a mix of friends, family and other writers/readers. I do post on political issues but try to stay off religious. I don't generally write my political opinions but my sharing someone else's is probably the same for irritating someone who disagrees. I've been outspoken on politics for too many years probably to quit now but Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-37747965478280742812016-04-06T09:35:05.608-05:002016-04-06T09:35:05.608-05:00Hi Sarah, Facebook trips me up. I try to do minima...Hi Sarah, Facebook trips me up. I try to do minimal family stuff for privacy's sake, (although I can rarely resist pix of the back of my curly-headed grandson's head) so I try to concentrate on animals and minimal book stuff. I find I get a jillion likes on an animal and just a few on a book release. Oh well. Like you say, learning curve lol. Great post! Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.com