Comments on: The Snowball Effect of the Social Web

By: Dot

Dot — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:42:32 +0000

Hi Lance, Thanks for this vivid reminder! Sometimes I'm so pushed for time that I often feel I'm done without even considering these ideas. But they're very important, for my readers as much as for me. Dot´s last blog post..All About Chocolate

By: Dayflyer

Dayflyer — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:49:25 +0000

A thought provoking lesson, Lance,

Yes, I do care about what I write and about how it is received. As you say, once it is written the nature of the web is such that you lose control of it.

I don’t know who might read my post, or in what emotional state they may be at the time. As I’m writing about self development and relationships, amongst other things, I have a responsibility to be realistic and honest in my writing. And I wouldn’t want my readers to think of me as anything other than this.

I explored the dangers of the permanence of the written word in this article a little while ago:
http://facedestiny.com/blog/career/is-the-web-helping-your-employment-prospects/

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By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:53:54 +0000

@Kevin - Hi Kevin, it's great to have you here! Good point about how our facial expression or body language aren't seen when we write - which begs to question, are you getting across the point you think you are - because your body language may change how words are perceived. And when that is not seen, you have no way of knowing how your words are taken. Thanks for the input here Kevin! Lance´s last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day

By: Kevin Sandridge

Kevin Sandridge — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:54:37 +0000

Lance - thank you so much for this post. I'm only sorry I've just found it. Tone... it's very important to select words carefully when commenting on or writing blog posts. Folks can't see your facial expressions or read your body language online (well, except for video, of course). I always try to take a beat... and think about what I'm writing before hitting send/submit. Kevin Sandridge´s last blog post..Real Estate SEO with Expert Joe Hall

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:20:36 +0000

Hi Melanie – No “F”, I’m giving you an “A” for a great response!! You make an excellent point about how we could write something that may be taken as “horrible” – and someone could define us completely by that one thing. As opposed to just seeing it as one thing, it becomes our whole being. I think the key to having a second blog where you can feel completely free of repercussions has to be completely separated from your other connections – are they? If not completely separated, it’s possible someone could tie the two together. Something to think about – for all of us… Great additions to the discussion Melanie!

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