Online presence
Aug. 11th, 2011 03:42 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
infoxicatingladyI've been thinking quite a lot about online presence. Most of you would know I have two blogs. I have a Myspace that I cannot seem to shut down (each time I go to do so, there's a "server error", so I've just stripped all the info from it).
I also automatically crosspost to LJ from here (DreamWidth).
I've also jumped on the bandwagons that are Facebook, Twitter and now Google+.
For me, each of these have unique uses. Blogger (and Wordpress, et alia) are useful for getting ideas across of length. I have no word limit with them. I can express myself clearly, and with great clarity when and if desired. They're also open to anyone.
LiveJournal is especially useful for the groups - I belong to a few Latin groups, a few religious based groups (though I'm more interested in spirituality and comparative theology than any particular religion), some cooking groups and even one that has hints and tips on alternative cleaning and living techniques.
Dreamwidth is especially useful for being able to keep thoughts and ideas within a close circle - if you're on Dreamwidth and I have you, you are one of few.
And now for the "social networks"... I find FB useful for keeping in contact with people. It is also handy for organising events. Twitter is useful for news headlines - and the crosspost to FB for short and concise statuses. Google+ is what a social network should be - no ridiculous word limit, complete amalgamation of Google accounts (such as Picasa), none of those annoying games and invites that FB does. The ability to easily share a status (or post) of someone you follow is also a great benefit.
I find each account I have to be useful in its own way, and will continue using each for its individual benefit.
I also automatically crosspost to LJ from here (DreamWidth).
I've also jumped on the bandwagons that are Facebook, Twitter and now Google+.
For me, each of these have unique uses. Blogger (and Wordpress, et alia) are useful for getting ideas across of length. I have no word limit with them. I can express myself clearly, and with great clarity when and if desired. They're also open to anyone.
LiveJournal is especially useful for the groups - I belong to a few Latin groups, a few religious based groups (though I'm more interested in spirituality and comparative theology than any particular religion), some cooking groups and even one that has hints and tips on alternative cleaning and living techniques.
Dreamwidth is especially useful for being able to keep thoughts and ideas within a close circle - if you're on Dreamwidth and I have you, you are one of few.
And now for the "social networks"... I find FB useful for keeping in contact with people. It is also handy for organising events. Twitter is useful for news headlines - and the crosspost to FB for short and concise statuses. Google+ is what a social network should be - no ridiculous word limit, complete amalgamation of Google accounts (such as Picasa), none of those annoying games and invites that FB does. The ability to easily share a status (or post) of someone you follow is also a great benefit.
I find each account I have to be useful in its own way, and will continue using each for its individual benefit.
