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Re: feeling stitchy: Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts Blog Hop!

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:39:17 -0000

I love her templates and instructions. I think it is great you went the extra mile and stitched some of the rows and variations. I have bought the book but would love the digital version for road trips

Re: 5 Years of Independence

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 18:18:27 -0000

Congrats! Plus good luck on the transition. I am sure in a few years we will reflect on another success.

Re: It's Time to Stand for Something Better (Again)

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:16:58 -0000

What you lay out here is exactly why I continue to follow you across platforms. I expect - and find - honesty, fairness, and depth. When you share your thoughts about what you stand for and how you use various systems/tools, you model the behavior I wish more bloggers, journalists - oh heck, everyone - would attempt to do. First, it shows us that you've thought about what you are doing. Second, it gives background that helps thinking people evaluate the source, understand why and establish credibility.

Have you considered linking to this post, or incorporating it into the About Louis Gray piece?

Re: It's Time to Stand for Something Better (Again)

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:07:03 -0000

Unfortunately, it is hard to live on "the right thing to do."

Re: Why Are You Sharing That Article?

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:28:24 -0000

I don't mind repeats IF there's an insight attached. Your perspective will be so different from others.

I know some argue they share too much to be able to comment on everything. Eight out of 10 times, I'm OK with less volume and more chatter.

(Ooo. Guess I better make sure my average is at least 8 out of 10 times)

Re: Why Are You Sharing That Article?

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:43:51 -0000

Adding your thoughts to the Opinion pieces is a good start - that we'll know if you agree or disagree.

I find it helpful to have notes on everything, though. What is the gem that you see in this piece that makes it worth my time? Helps me sort through the information ocean.

Re: Why Are You Sharing That Article?

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:41:46 -0000

My comments also don't get passed along to FriendFeed.

Re: A Big 2010 Trend: Disaggregation and Social Network Focus

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:52:00 -0000

Your Saturday posts continue to show how much time you spend thinking about what you contribute to the Internet. Thank you.

I understand the reasons for separating but I also know that sometimes I become so involved at one place that I run out of time to go "talk" elsewhere. That's why I don't mind repetition, even from a heavy hitter like you.

I'm surprised, however, that you consider Facebook good at photos but agree it is the place for engagement. And I'm still not sold on my6sense delivering content to Facebook because it still delivers a massive block of text. Thankfully, a click on the head takes you to the original post.

(Isn't it time for a vacation?)

Re: Presentation: Writing a Killer Blog Without Killing Yourself

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:40:10 -0000

Would that mean you'd say something works because it gets comments? I'm referring to one of the "Killer ideas" on slide 10 ..."If something works, make it a regular feature"

Re: Monday at 11, the Users Will Strike Back Against Products

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:52:27 -0000

Reading this post makes me wish someone(s) had been looking out for readers of newspapers and magazines. Not that new media does much better - so many sites/places /tools designed for everyone but the end user.

Re: For Many Families, Facebook Is The Real World Web

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:36:26 -0000

Sometimes, you can't choose the relationship. So if the snotty aunt or chatty uncle wants to be your Facebook friend, add them and filter out their conversations. Or filter out the applications you don't want to hear from.

Re: For Many Families, Facebook Is The Real World Web

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:04:04 -0000

Wait. Scrabble? How did I miss that?

Re: For Many Families, Facebook Is The Real World Web

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:54:36 -0000

Well, there is the problem of tracking who looks at posts on Facebook. Plus what you post and where but the right post with a headline that says something spreads fast. I've started collecting examples of effective promotion of a posts and matching posts to the audience.

Re: For Many Families, Facebook Is The Real World Web

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:55:21 -0000

About that FarmVille stuff. Try this how to link: http://www.facebook.com/hel... to get it out of your feed and/or notifications.

To block the application, go here http://www.facebook.com/hel...
click on block application. Friends can't sent you gifts, invites, etc.

Re: For Many Families, Facebook Is The Real World Web

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:41:14 -0000

Blogging is already on Facebook - you can pull in your posts through an application or do it on Notes. Lots of people do.

There is lots that I don't like about Facebook, especially with pages. But, sometimes there's a need to go where the masses are.

Re: For Many Families, Facebook Is The Real World Web

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:35:50 -0000

You've captured the new divide so well. Early adopters, techie people may prefer the new shiny stuff. They may like specific tools for specific tasks. But most people want one-size, one tool for all. They feel safe on Facebook and they can ramp up fast.

Just tonight I watched how fast a series of "Notes" spread. They started as blog posts, but I learned how many people were more comfortable with Notes then with blogs. They also liked the ease of sharing with their own unique audiences. Trust me - more people read the notes I shared then I'll get through Google Reader.

I find that organizations and businesses also are finding it easier, quicker, better to be on Facebook then on the web or out Twittering or even Yahooing. The statistics and feedback are easy to understand and quick to get. The pages remind me of the days of GeoCities and other templated sites. Fill in the blanks and go.

Heck, I even have a new appreciation for the community that can grow around the social media games and applications. I started playing and using them so I could write about them. But the community aspect is powerful. When I was silenced for a few days on Facebook, I was surprised at how many people missed my comments, statuses and even my FarmVille updates (Hey, they give you a category and box to write in.).

(updated to change gox to box)

There are some amazing things happening in the Facebook ghetto - or is it the non-Facebook interfaces that are the ghettos and silos?

Re: The New 2010 Social Media Data Flow, With Buzz

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:02:46 -0000

Thanks for the update! The reason for my original question is my preference for how information is presented. I like some of the duplication - much in the way I don't mind the same story online, in print, TV, etc. But knowing your flow allows me to know where I want to "read."

On Google Reader, I skim your headlines or, very easily set up heads and the first paragraph. I can click and read the whole piece there usually.

The links on FriendFeed and Facebook are different in that they are headlines only and I haven't taken the time to figure out how to change that on either site. Sometimes that headline-only feed is OK.

I've drifted from FriendFeed to Facebook because I'm teaching a bunch of Facebook 101 classes AND I'm fighting getting my FriendFeed settings to change.

But links within Facebook that leave the site are becoming annoying with the "are you sure you want to leave us" page.

I'm stil playing catchup on Buzz :)
Thanks.
Mary Ann

Re: Planet FarmVille

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:22:55 -0000

I wondered where these links went

Re: louisgray.com: Why And Where We Share: Distributing Quality With Impact, Intent

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:17:04 -0000

Your explanations always get me thinking so thanks for another thought-provoker.

Even though you do share more then the "average" person, I think you could occasionally share some of your non-tech finds. A post that had exceptionally "good writing, reporting and quality" in your baseball, humor, politics or food entries might expand our horizons. If we are intrigued enough we can subscribe ourselves.

Yet, I've been puzzling over the LG Extended Team option in Google Reader. Why would I want those feeds when I already have an excellent filter sharing the best. So if you shared the best food entries would I need the whole feed?

But wait, you say sometimes you drop feeds. But I have no way of knowing that (do I?) so I should subscribe on my own if I'm getting what I need.

And in that vein of honesty you inspire, I end up feeling so worried about my feed when I go off on a tangent - Girl Scouts, perhaps - I start new Twitter and Google Reader personalities.

Off for more thinking. Thanks, Mr. Filter.

Re: AnnArbor.com: A new look for local news

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:45:16 -0000

For coverage of the closing of the Ann Arbor News on mlive.com start here:
http://www.mlive.com/news/a...

I also pulled together many links to the coverage in a post on the Community says goodbye at http://mcwflint.blogspot.co...

It looks lime mlive.com is pulling in a feed from AnnArbor.com to replace what the Ann Arbor News once did.

Re: Google Reader Makes Reading More Social

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:20:17 -0000

Oops. I do 99% of my reading on the iphone. More ideas?

Re: Google Reader Makes Reading More Social

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:27:49 -0000

Next, I want to be able to add a random post to my shared feed. By random, I mean something I "find" online, not in my feed.

Or is that possible and I don't know how?

Re: Mindcasting: defining the form, spreading the meme

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:57:24 -0000

I love how you're using this to think aloud. The next time someone asks me why they should Twitter or what they should Twitter, I'm pointing them here.

Re: http://blog.louisgray.com/2009/05/early-adopters-and-finding-next-shiny.html

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:25:32 -0000

Actually, I just realized that if you're up and watching for the shiny objects, I can sleep and just wait for your sharing. Perhaps I should send you my list of challenges :)

Re: http://blog.louisgray.com/2009/05/early-adopters-and-finding-next-shiny.html

mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:35:14 -0000

And that makes it so much harder for the rest of us to close our eyes.

For me, it's not so much a rush to be the first with a shiny object. Instead, I just want a better way of doing things, believing that a solution must be out there and I just haven't found it.