HEY! I just joined Facebook a few weeks ago--a good friend wants to play Scrabble from afar.
Neat setup.
Not sure if you're able to log onto any of my other groups, but you may wish to check out my uncle's PETERS AND BELL one. :)
Cheers.
3dog
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
Its very nice. I like the applications at the bottom of the window too.
What is a bit buggy is the way they've created the Photos. You have, Your Photos, Your Albums, Photos of you and Your Profile Photo! It's like..just have one set of photos! ARRGH!
I installed that app once and then removed it. . . lol actually I spend LESS time using the apps on FB than doing discussions in the forums. . . I was a FB noob and installed a TON of apps and then realised, I hardly use them nor find them helpful in my life in general. . . so. . . bye bye apps.
The ONLY app that I loved was Scrabulous and they removed it. . . pity.
Submitted by Leaky Penny on Thu, 2008-09-18 18:52.
They came up with an alternate "Scrabble" after the makers of Scrabble sued. Ironically enough, the new app was even more popular than the one the makers of Scrabble came out with!
The only app I really enjoy is the Lolcats cause..errr...well...yeah. Let's not go there!
I actually like the new facebook, which is quite an unpopular opinion, apparently! I hated all the apps being EVERYWHERE on the old one—if I wanted trashy, flashing chaos I'd be on myspace. The new facebook's nice because:
you don't have to scroll to get to the wall—or for any reason, really—the tabs keep the interface more organized, and you don't ever have to look at a single application, unless you want to. Once people quit complaining and just use it, I think they'll come around...
just my two cents.
Submitted by Leaky Penny on Thu, 2008-09-18 20:24.
And frankly I'm SICK of all the groups of people complaining and whining...definitely the down part of facebook, people thinking that joining groups solves three quarters of the worlds problems..but I digress.
while i'm on facebook, i think linkedin is a much more professional way to do business marketing. facebook is something i use to keep up with my friends, linked in is what i use to keep up with former colleagues and business relationships. it's just much more professional.
maybe it's just perspective. i don't find it any more difficult to navigate than facebook, just different.
in principle, it works very much like facebook as far as adding linked people. once you link to someone, you can see who they're linked to. you can add people who have some sort of business connection to you fairly easily if you find them through searching or on someone else's connections list. you just have to be able to show how you're connected (via a business, an organization, etc). if you don't have that kind of connection, you need to know their email address. that keeps random people from trying to link to you (for the most part).
your home page will show the activity of people you are connected to (who their new connections are, what groups they've joined, etc).
it's definitely more structured than facebook and it's designed to avoid getting too much spam.
Submitted by Leaky Penny on Thu, 2008-09-18 18:32.
Facebook could be used as more of a word of mouth, casual contract site whereas LinkIn is more of corporate, "big wig" site. I've had mine for a while but how do you get started on it? I only have two ex classmates on it last time I checked and never really pursued any further..quite an intimidating experience IMO.
I'm a member of Linkedin as well and have yet to explore its networking capabilities. The only reason I joined was that I work with several people already involved on it and was invited. Not sure how the new biz angle works...yet...
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
i think it takes some time for the networking capabilities to make themselves useful. at least for me, it's becoming more useful over time as a way to maintain connections with people that i worked with in the past. i now know how to get ahold of people i worked with 10+ years ago at price waterhouse. i've even had a couple of them approach me about doing some work for their companies.
so imo, the way it's worked best for me is to use it to broaden my contact list of former coworkers/clients so that i have ways of contacting them years down the line. and, as well, they have ways of contacting me. even if it's for them to refer a potential client or employer to me. but you still have to work the list, it's just a way of managing those contacts.
plus, if i'm looking for someone at a company i might be interested in down the line, i may be able to find a friend of a friend to ask questions of. one of my contacts is a very connected print rep. i can always look on Joe's list to see who he knows before calling him about a company.
btw, didn't mean to imply that facebook would be a bad way to get more people involved in the site. i was only stating my personal way of using the two sites. i think i came across a little strong.
Believe me, it did not come across strong. I agree with Facebook being more of a personal venue rather than a professional one, and see this newly formed FB-CB group as a gateway to attract people to this awesome blog.
However, I could be proven wrong on a biz angle with Facebook? My uncle swears by it for networking.
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
Submitted by Leaky Penny on Thu, 2008-09-18 20:24.
I got some low, LOW rates on some car insurance if you're interested. Lowest rates in all of Nigeria! Just send me your banking info and I'll send it up! Order now and I'll throw in some Viagra.
I also don't charge my cell phone or use it by Gas pumps because it might explode and I send ALL my emails to all my friends so that I can get varying amount of good luck. . .
Why are you promoting this?
I joined a while back, but never use it.
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www.onegirlcreative.com
HEY! I just joined Facebook
HEY! I just joined Facebook a few weeks ago--a good friend wants to play Scrabble from afar.
Neat setup.
Not sure if you're able to log onto any of my other groups, but you may wish to check out my uncle's PETERS AND BELL one. :)
Cheers.
3dog
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
I like it myself...
Besides the million app and group invites, it's good times, especially since I moved far away from friends and family. GREAT for networking too.
Leaky Penny
www.leakypenny.com
Believe it or not, I can actually draw. - Jean Michel Basquiat
Interesting. . .
Been on FB for a year, its like crack. LOL. But what initially sold me was the VERY good interface, no nonsense, clean and easy to navigate. . .
NOW with the new interface they've forced fed us. . . I dunno.
Anybody disagree? Agree? Strictly from a design point of view of course!
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
I totally love the new UI
Its very nice. I like the applications at the bottom of the window too.
What is a bit buggy is the way they've created the Photos. You have, Your Photos, Your Albums, Photos of you and Your Profile Photo! It's like..just have one set of photos! ARRGH!
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You mean
The 'Windows-esque" "Start" Menu at the bottom? lol
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
Pssssht...
...throwing sheep is where it's at!
Leaky Penny
www.leakypenny.com
“If you do what you love to do, then you won’t do it in an average way.”
~ Angela Bassett
Sorry I foriegn
I no understand the reference. . .
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
It's part...
of the Super Poke application.
Leaky Penny
www.leakypenny.com
“If you do what you love to do, then you won’t do it in an average way.”
~ Angela Bassett
Ahhhhh
I installed that app once and then removed it. . . lol actually I spend LESS time using the apps on FB than doing discussions in the forums. . . I was a FB noob and installed a TON of apps and then realised, I hardly use them nor find them helpful in my life in general. . . so. . . bye bye apps.
The ONLY app that I loved was Scrabulous and they removed it. . . pity.
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
i think...
They came up with an alternate "Scrabble" after the makers of Scrabble sued. Ironically enough, the new app was even more popular than the one the makers of Scrabble came out with!
The only app I really enjoy is the Lolcats cause..errr...well...yeah. Let's not go there!
Leaky Penny
www.leakypenny.com
“If you do what you love to do, then you won’t do it in an average way.”
~ Angela Bassett
Hey...
You're friends with Will Howe? Man's a talented illustrator.
Leaky Penny
www.leakypenny.com
“If you do what you love to do, then you won’t do it in an average way.”
~ Angela Bassett
Yea..
Well, he's alright ;)
I play halo with him everynight. I do some work for him too.
You know him?
Your name is Peterson right?
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Sorry to butt in, but I've
Sorry to butt in, but I've seen HALO mentioned twice....what is it?
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
it's a video game.
it's a video game.
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GASP!
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disagree?
I actually like the new facebook, which is quite an unpopular opinion, apparently! I hated all the apps being EVERYWHERE on the old one—if I wanted trashy, flashing chaos I'd be on myspace. The new facebook's nice because:
you don't have to scroll to get to the wall—or for any reason, really—the tabs keep the interface more organized, and you don't ever have to look at a single application, unless you want to. Once people quit complaining and just use it, I think they'll come around...
just my two cents.
it takes some getting used to, sure...
And frankly I'm SICK of all the groups of people complaining and whining...definitely the down part of facebook, people thinking that joining groups solves three quarters of the worlds problems..but I digress.
Leaky Penny
www.leakypenny.com
“If you do what you love to do, then you won’t do it in an average way.”
~ Angela Bassett
I agree (to disagree) - I
I agree (to disagree) - I like the new facebook interface as well. Much easier. It was a bit of a shock at first, but now I really enjoy it.
Not sure I'll join in on the group, yet... still wearing my aluminum foil helmet. :b
while i'm on facebook, i
while i'm on facebook, i think linkedin is a much more professional way to do business marketing. facebook is something i use to keep up with my friends, linked in is what i use to keep up with former colleagues and business relationships. it's just much more professional.
I'm on linked in too
But its not as easy to navigate as Facebook. . .
Its kinda scary too. . .I still not sure how it really works. Any advice?
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
maybe it's just perspective.
maybe it's just perspective. i don't find it any more difficult to navigate than facebook, just different.
in principle, it works very much like facebook as far as adding linked people. once you link to someone, you can see who they're linked to. you can add people who have some sort of business connection to you fairly easily if you find them through searching or on someone else's connections list. you just have to be able to show how you're connected (via a business, an organization, etc). if you don't have that kind of connection, you need to know their email address. that keeps random people from trying to link to you (for the most part).
your home page will show the activity of people you are connected to (who their new connections are, what groups they've joined, etc).
it's definitely more structured than facebook and it's designed to avoid getting too much spam.
For sure
Facebook could be used as more of a word of mouth, casual contract site whereas LinkIn is more of corporate, "big wig" site. I've had mine for a while but how do you get started on it? I only have two ex classmates on it last time I checked and never really pursued any further..quite an intimidating experience IMO.
Leaky Penny
www.leakypenny.com
“If you do what you love to do, then you won’t do it in an average way.”
~ Angela Bassett
I'm a member of Linkedin as
I'm a member of Linkedin as well and have yet to explore its networking capabilities. The only reason I joined was that I work with several people already involved on it and was invited. Not sure how the new biz angle works...yet...
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
i think it takes some time
i think it takes some time for the networking capabilities to make themselves useful. at least for me, it's becoming more useful over time as a way to maintain connections with people that i worked with in the past. i now know how to get ahold of people i worked with 10+ years ago at price waterhouse. i've even had a couple of them approach me about doing some work for their companies.
so imo, the way it's worked best for me is to use it to broaden my contact list of former coworkers/clients so that i have ways of contacting them years down the line. and, as well, they have ways of contacting me. even if it's for them to refer a potential client or employer to me. but you still have to work the list, it's just a way of managing those contacts.
plus, if i'm looking for someone at a company i might be interested in down the line, i may be able to find a friend of a friend to ask questions of. one of my contacts is a very connected print rep. i can always look on Joe's list to see who he knows before calling him about a company.
btw, didn't mean to imply that facebook would be a bad way to get more people involved in the site. i was only stating my personal way of using the two sites. i think i came across a little strong.
Believe me, it did not come
Believe me, it did not come across strong. I agree with Facebook being more of a personal venue rather than a professional one, and see this newly formed FB-CB group as a gateway to attract people to this awesome blog.
However, I could be proven wrong on a biz angle with Facebook? My uncle swears by it for networking.
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
Well everyone is invited
To connect with me on Linked In AND on Facebook. . .
Not you spammer. . . begone! LOL
:)
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
Hey man...
I got some low, LOW rates on some car insurance if you're interested. Lowest rates in all of Nigeria! Just send me your banking info and I'll send it up! Order now and I'll throw in some Viagra.
Leaky Penny
www.leakypenny.com
“If you do what you love to do, then you won’t do it in an average way.”
~ Angela Bassett
I got some thanks. . .
I also don't charge my cell phone or use it by Gas pumps because it might explode and I send ALL my emails to all my friends so that I can get varying amount of good luck. . .
LOL
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
So...
Whats everyone's real name for Linkedin?
I'm already on there: Jack Bingham
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Boom Boom LaRock. Graphic
Boom Boom LaRock.
Graphic designer by day, entertainer by night.
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa
FUNNY!
Brilliant!
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That reminds me of that line
from "Be Cool" when Duane "The Rock' Johnson's gay bodyguard character says
"I can suck the meat off a chicken bone" Had me laughing for weeks!
I dunno. . .maybe is the LaRock name that triggered that thought. . .lol
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
Oh well since we're on the topic:
I think its a lot better for me to put up my work on Facebook and show everyone from this public link
http://tinyurl.com/iansFolio
What a great idea! :)
"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda
One bird, two sites. Great
One bird, two sites. Great work, Mr. Reid!
Cheers.
3dog.
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa