Social Media From My Daughter’s Perspective (UBC Day 16)

By Ruth on July 17, 2013 in Challenge, social media

I am currently on vacation in beautiful Leavenworth, Washington, and we will be seeing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tonight at a lovely outdoor theater. This is why I am behind again, but not by much. Anyway, I thought I would share something my daughter said last night as I was going through my social media tasks, and her comment was, “You’re following everyone!” And I responded, “Yes.” She asked me why I was doing that, and I said that I needed to since the person was following me. It is the right thing to do. And then I told her how I was going to have to and unfollow those who had unfollowed me. I actually don’t like doing that. I get tired of people who just follow you so you will follow them! And when a fellow blogger unfollows me, I really get a little miffed. I will gladly unfollow a company so that I can follow a blogger. I know how important reciprocal following is in the blogging world! I’m sure I have accidentally unfollowed people in the past (and if I do that, and you don’t like it, please let me know!). Sometimes I have to unfollow someone because they are no longer active. You know how facebook and twitter are–you only have so many follows to give out. But think before you unfollow someone! And if someone does follow you, be kind and follow them back! People wonder why I have so many people following me on social media. I have even had companies ask me. I honestly think reciprocation is the answer! Oh, and it’s okay to not follow spammers and people who send inappropriate stuff. Look at their profile–you’ll probably know right away.

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

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Nikki July 17, 2013 Reply

I totally agree! It’s the Golden Rule kind of social media philosophy.
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KLee Banks July 17, 2013 Reply

Hi! Stopping by from the UBC and Facebook!

I also agree with your perspective. The number of visits and comments are WAY more than the number of people who follow my blog.

As long as you read and/or comment on a blog, and have no major disagreement or ethical issues with what a blogger says – why not be considerate and follow the blog? 🙂

It’s funny, I just noticed your “Subscribe to Devotional Thoughts” and that’s something I have thought about doing on one of my blogs. How is that going for you?
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  Ruth July 17, 2013 Reply
  
  Thanks so much for commenting–it means a lot. It seems that people are subscribing pretty well. I just am trying to remind people to follow me in some way. Have a great day!
Sheri Conaway July 17, 2013 Reply

Great post, and I totally agree! We need to support each other!
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Katherine G July 17, 2013 Reply

I totally agree with your way of thinking.