Comments on: Confessions of a Social Media Virgin!

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:21:00 +0000

Hi Mona
Welcome to my blog. So glad you popped by and saw Sue’s positive comments on the difference you made to her. Isn’t it heartwarming to get such great feedback? Thanks for dropping by.

By: Mona Grayson

Mona Grayson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:12:00 +0000

Wow, @twitter-140697516:disqus — you’re right! I had no idea I played such a role in your social media experience — cool! It sure made me smile to read your story and see how you’re all comfy and familiar with social media now. I’m really glad we connected as we did…you’re amazing!

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:39:00 +0000

Sue, I did the same thing when I first signed up for twitter. Didn’t “get” it at all. And as I mentioned in the post, was totally put off by the shouters, pushers and pimps. But am so glad I stuck with it as have met some fantastic people and built some wonderful relationships that wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t perserved.
Great to be connected with you Sue and thanks for dropping by and sharing your experiences and views.

By: Sue Mitchell

Sue Mitchell — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:11:00 +0000

I remember losing my social media virginity, too. Well, I’m thinking specifically of Twitter. I signed up and did nothing with it for a long time. Then when I started blogging, I knew I should promote my posts there, so I started spending time there.

In the beginning, I too ran into the Shouters, Pushers and Pimps, but after a couple of visits, I stumbled on the lovely @monagrayson:twitter (She does not know I lost my social media virginity to her, but if I had to name someone, it would be her.) She was full of positive energy, responded to my tweets and directed me to other wonderful people.

Fast-forward to this summer, and I ended up connected with you, Ali! I really love social media now. So much potential for discovery, connection, community, etc.

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:02:55 +0000

Thanks Calvin. Glad you liked it. I appreciate your feedback and kind words.

By: Calvin Jones

Calvin Jones — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:53:10 +0000

Great post Ali... humorous, but with a very valid point.

Looks like the blog is going well... hardly surprising with great content like this. Must stop by more often.

All the best,

Calvin!

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:01:07 +0000

Thanks Niall. Now that I know how to avoid and deal with the noise of the shouters, pushers and pimps I am loving it.

By: Niall Devitt

Niall Devitt — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:42:02 +0000

Ali, Great take on the social media landscape. I'm delighted you got past the noise and stuck with it = you are now starting to see results. Thanks for sharing, Niall

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:39:49 +0000

Hi Julie, I think you make a really important point – it is so important to know why you are on each social media site and who you want to mix with. Makes it so much easier.

By: juliewalraven

juliewalraven — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:31:22 +0000

Hi there, Ali! I love this post! It parallels to some extent my experience. I came in and enjoyed Twitter for awhile and then left for a bit and felt like no one knew me anymore. Then I changed my strategy and started rebuilding my connections and deleting people that fell into the categories you mentioned.

I always loved social media though — but just needed to think about the conversation piece again more fully. Now it is so much fun again… I love people in general and connecting across an ocean just like over the back fence is delightful!