Comments on: Stepford Wife Social Networking: Turn Off the Canned Replies Already!

By: Claudia Juarez

Claudia Juarez — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:51:37 +0000

DMs as icebreakers? I still have to find 1 of my followers who is not someone I know from real life who cares to build a relationship. We always talk about getting to know the person on the other side but nobody cares to do that. Some people seem to only have conversations always with the same 5-10 people while the rest looks from outside. Then you have the constant pithers and what kind of conversation would you have with them? "I like the way you pitch to me"? It's not easy to create relationships when you see there's a VA on the other side sending programmed messages or when you can't join the "popular" people (or even the regular folks) for a conversation. You can follow them, they can follow you, but they'll never interact with you so it's still 1-way marketing to me for the most part. Claudia Juarezs last blog post..Happiness is…

By: Nancy Marmolejo

Nancy Marmolejo — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:45:29 +0000

Joan:
I turned off my auto-dm 2 months ago and I have no regrets. It is a debatable issue, I just spoke with someone the other day who likes using them and we respectfully agreed to disagree. Some people feel intimidated by making an initial contact with followers, so the auto-dm does serve a purpose in breaking the ice. Social networking training wheels? I do know the jury is split on this one.

By: Joan Schramm

Joan Schramm — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:39:26 +0000

I'm with you on this one, Nancy -- as usual, you make a great point about keeping the "social" in social networking. How do you feel about auto DM's on Twitter? I'm engaged in a discussion/disagreement with another coach (who has WAY more followers than I do) about using auto DM's for new followers. Coach says, "do it" and make them sound friendly, personal and un-canned. My feeling is, if it's canned, it's going to sound that way. For a while, I was DM'ing new followers by hand but that got out of control quickly. Any thoughts? I reinstated my auto DM's (and, using TweetLater I'm able to rotate different msgs) but after reading your excellent post I'm rethinking that decision. Oh...and I never include a link in an auto DM. Thanks! Joan Schramms last blog post..Job Search Strategies: MORE than 6 Degrees to a New Job

By: Suzy Molloy

Suzy Molloy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:46:15 +0000

My pet peeve is similar.

Those who will post on facebook, then go over to twitter and post the exact same phrase. Then their tweets are fed into facebook and it almost looks like they are spamming the exact same message.

By: Sam Adkins

Sam Adkins — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:08:25 +0000

Very valid post Nancy. I see this alot and agree that it doesn't do relationship building any favours. After all relationships is what social networking is all about and if you imagine speaking directly to someone in that manner you wouldn't do it.

By: Lee Romano Sequeira

Lee Romano Sequeira — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:14:10 +0000

Great points Nancy! I was going to write something funny, but I see Victoria Player (above) beat me to it

Thanks for the great info – always.

Stay Sparkly,

~ Lee

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:29:05 +0000

It's more like a broken pace-maker, tic-tac, tic-tac, tic, tic, tic, doesn't quite make it to the "tac", and it could be a "killer" if it doesn't. (Couldn't resist that one)? Anyway, spseaking of the real deal...LOVE your HUG series of pics. My goodness, how adorable and refreshing. I forgot Mari Smith is a "wee" taller than you (how's that possible?) and Lorrie looks beautiful. Now, what's up with Adam, how come you guys aren't hugging? - He's so handsome; he's got that special "como sel llama" thing going for him. Here's a big virtual hug for you con mucho amor y carino. Alis last blog post..The Power of Your Message