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Re: Twitter Lists – Separating Ego and “Influence” From Genuine Utility

Sprite — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:24:27 -0000

I think you're hitting it about right on all fronts, Jim. There are those that have scooped Lists up and turned them into a popularity contest. *yawns* Lists do have a useful front, though. Depending on the number of people you follow, Lists are time consuming & at times tedious to put together, but I do feel they have several positive and good functions.

I've made, deleted and revised Lists at least twice now. I'm not done, I'll probably change them from time to time as they fit a purpose or need in my life. No one is purposely not included, I may just not have seen them online when I've been working on Lists. Since I don't auto-follow, I don't auto-List.

My most important List IS the one of people I all ready follow. As well, Lists can help with my being open to the new people that enter my life. You can add people to your Lists before you follow them. I've recently started a new list, reaching out to Tweeps in a four state region of which I'll be traveling so I can make RL connections with people I've come to know & care about online.

I have public lists and private lists. I think businesses can make good use of lists, as can you. Family, local friends, work colleagues. Drinking buddies. Media people. You can be as fun and creative or as to the point and factual as you want to be. My lists are a referral point for me. If Twitter makes it so I can send a message to "just those on a specific list" then they will become truly useful for myself as well as many others.

As far as the ego contests. Well, boys will be boys. It's either by the size of their toys, gimmick of their gadgets or whatever makes their lists groove. ;-)

btw ... I love the look of your blog these days. Especially love the layout & look of how you wrote this post up. Awesome, that's way I say! *hugs*

Re: Tell me something to change the world…

Sprite — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:06:46 -0000

I'd like to up @gloriabell & @glendaWH one & add acceptance w/o expectations to their tolerance & acceptance.. ie: UNCONDITIONAL Love. Less judgmental baggage. More Love & Understanding. *hugs*

Re: Cheers for Nanna J

Sprite — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:01:48 -0000

Congrats!! That's also so very sweet of you to be so supportive! Yay for both of you!! *hugs*

Re: Kevin Scott Wolverton ~ December 2, 1998

Sprite — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:40:35 -0000

A tender moment in time beautifully written by a loving big sister. Somehow I feel he's still always with you. Not just in memory, but like an angel that walk beside you (when he's not being impish). could hear his laughter in your words. I'm so sorry for your loss, hon ... The only failure would be you thinking you failed, hon. Angels are meant to be & yours sits beside you. *sending love*

Re: 8 random things

Sprite — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:51:53 -0000

I so get the "getting along better with the boys than the girls" thing. When I was younger, and for really, a big chunk of my life I had more "guy" friends then girlfriends. Well, until the "guy" friends fell in love with me and ruined everything. Truly, there's nothing better than a good girlfriend ...but all friends are a blessing.

So cool about you and your husband. And you're both so cute, too! (I remember the 80's pictures!)

Re: If you could see me dancing around the room right now…

Sprite — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:39:08 -0000

Ya know .. I can see you dancing .. good energy! I need to join you one of these days, soon!

Re: Talking Politics on Twitter?

Sprite — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:41:33 -0000

I totally agree with you. One can disagree without being ugly or filling up their need to bash whatever political stance one doesn't believe in. Two great rules in life: 1) Just because you think it doesn't mean you need to say it 2) Agree to disagree and let peace live between you.

I'm also with @TrueJerseyGirl -- I like to hear all sides, to be informed -- but when it gets ugly I tune people out. There's no room for angry words in my head, takes up too much space, ya know? *hugs*

Re: TwitterPoster makes me feels speshul

Sprite — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:51:30 -0000

Of course you're on there, Annie! That's because you're a ROCK STAR! Better, you know your geek stuff, too!

THANKS Again, for your sweet support w/ the Kandahar Project!! *big hugs*

Re: A simple way to thank some soldiers

Sprite — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:09:19 -0000

Ok, I'm losing it. I THOUGHT I commented on this and I didn't. Ummm, does being up all night preparing 20 more boxes count for reason of lack of sleep and high intensity blonde radar being on fritz?

Thank You, Annie! Thank you for your help, your support, and most of all, Thank You for being the kind, sweet person that *You* are! *big hugs & many thanks!*

Re: Is this a bit better?

Sprite — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:36:14 -0000

Awwww, youngest son is so cute. Ya know .. he looks a lot like my little brother @ that age! And, *cough,cough* I didn't see any frizz. *sends hugs*

Re: Organizing vs Just Shoving Into a Drawer

Sprite — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:03:28 -0000

I am so feeling you today while I'm vacuuming, cleaning and .. *sighs* attempting to organize. I am in "throw it out, keep & container, garage sale, craigslist, Oh for the love of gawd just throw it out," mode. All while dealing w/ that damn fork in my eye headache. This should be a productive day .. lol

Re: What do Avatars Mean to Us

Sprite — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:44:55 -0000

That avatar business is a tough one for me. Only because I'm always shy about it. Having a picture of myself up there has been difficult and a big step for me this past year. I've experienced the negatives of being stalked online & in real life, so, in many ways it's been a HUGE step for me. All my avatars are of me. Whether it's been Stripper Friday or a different era, day or month of me. I don't generally use anything other than a pic. of myself, unless supporting a cause or friend, despite it not always being easy for me.

That being said, because I get shy about it, the picture I use most frequently, with my hair covering up the most of my face is the one I'm most comfortable with. My font is real. I am real. I don't pretend to be anything different than what I am. A sometimes silly, sometimes shy, sometimes serious, always, hopefully kind, and on occasion a very *hey the lights went on*, smart kinda girl. Since I'm in the middle of another transition and positive change in my life, maybe I'll start playing with my avatars more to express that.

Good idea, great thoughts. Thanks Chris. *hugs*

Re: Social Media is No Place for Robot Behavior

Sprite — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:04:45 -0000

(aka as BlondeByDesign)
THANKYOU! omgosh .. I'm not a fan of being annoyed, but when I follow a new person & they automatically send a DM with a Thank You & a link so I can "get to know them better" I immediately think "unfollow".
I almost want to say, "hey! You don't know me well enough to LINK my DM's"
But, of course, that might seem a little dorky. ;)

Re: Log Into Twitter And Change Your Password

Sprite — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:45:21 -0000

Just sending a *hug*, Chris. The phishing/spam/dumbshit internet usage is high speed suckage. I can only imagine the number of times you've been hit now. So sorry. *more hugs*

Re: Facebook screws iFart author

Sprite — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:31:49 -0000

I'm not an internet heavy weight like you or Joel, but one of the reasons I don't use Facebook often or for my day job is that I haven't found them reliable in several ways.

I'm always running across a glitch, being drown with silly applications I could care less about or having so many apps to dig my way through I don't have time. I am still in a discovery process with FaceBook and it hasn't hit a home run with me yet, even though I know many like it. I also have to say that FaceBook DOES have a positive side to it, too & app's that would be usual for me to learn.

But seriously, I'm not in High School and if I'm poked, well, lets just say, I'd like to at least know his middle name. *grins* I mean, really, only FB can prevent FB STD's. (I know ... blonde humor *shrugs*)

Re: Twitter raises new funds: you’re worth $42!

Sprite — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:40:21 -0000

Hey! Good to be worth something. But, really .. I was wanting to be a little bit more :) lol

Re: Our Secret Trip to Iraq With President Bush

Sprite — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:17:51 -0000

One thing for sure, Jim, life with you is never dull or boring. *grins at you* Although we may never be sure where you'll tweet us, we know good news, and hard facts will follow. Behind the scenes is so much more interesting sometimes. Having you in Iraq is like having one our family there, and of course we'll all worry until you're home & safe, but oh myy... what a historical trip you've just made. While you give good camera, you tweet and we follow. *laughs* And the news becomes much more interesting. Maybe, through your help, we'll catch up with the rest of the world. Be safe, enjoy the history you're a part of, of course, tweet us all about it! (p.s. although I hate to admit this, I'm much more interested in where YOU are than where POTUS is. Sad, but true. He's just not on my friend list. lol *sighs*)