tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post234628732231640881..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: Meet, Greet, and a GiveawayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-6867954893592575762012-06-09T18:53:36.046-05:002012-06-09T18:53:36.046-05:00Jim: You're welcome. :o)
Ref: Linked In
It se...Jim: You're welcome. :o)<br /><br />Ref: Linked In<br />It seemed more important in my life when I was in the corporate world. But as a writer, the only other people I connected with were other writers--or people trying to sell stuff to writers.<br /><br />I would love to be more visible on Twitter, but I just haven't found the right balance of time vs networking on that site.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-49786120840622154832012-06-09T14:19:54.222-05:002012-06-09T14:19:54.222-05:00I forgot to comment on Linked in. By day, I am a h...I forgot to comment on Linked in. By day, I am a headhunter, and I have built a huge following on linked in. I think @ 7500 contacts. While it is great for headhunting, I find it is not very good for writing or much else beyond business connections. I don't see the 'genuine interest' that I do on other social media sites. <br /><br />I made more 'true' connections on Twitter in a few weeks than I have on linked in for years.Giacomo Giammatteohttp://giacomogiammatteo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-56637299479148413672012-06-09T14:14:54.956-05:002012-06-09T14:14:54.956-05:00Maria, what a pleasant surprise to have you visit ...Maria, what a pleasant surprise to have you visit my blog. I'm thrilled. And you're right, you have one of the best, interactive groups of people commenting. it's a reflection on your warm personality. I like that you blog about what's important to you; it was an inspiration for me when I started my blog. <br /><br />So keep up the good work, and thanks again for the mention.Giacomo Giammatteohttp://giacomogiammatteo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-52125946838234357232012-06-09T12:57:46.707-05:002012-06-09T12:57:46.707-05:00Linked In invites people without you knowing. I on...Linked In invites people without you knowing. I once got an invitation from Greg and I asked him why he sent it, and he said he never did.<br /><br />Stolen passwords are serious though because most people tend to use the same passwords. Hack into one system and you could theoretically hack into others. <br /><br />The reason I found out about the hack is that I started getting spammy emails from someone I know. The hacker harvested my email address and a dozen others through that one hacked account.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-11054040613328630392012-06-09T10:12:44.997-05:002012-06-09T10:12:44.997-05:00Linkedin is weird. Someone asked me to join and I ...Linkedin is weird. Someone asked me to join and I did and ever since then, like some kind of bullying 'lego', I keep getting these requests to link in with me, and like some kind of pavlovian dog I accept - half the time suspecting that real people aren't behind this but some Napoleonic machine intent on world domination by lego-stealth. <br /><br />Seriously, I don't see any harm in a stolen password unless you use the same one for another more serious portal. Worse case scenario - the Russian mafia get embroiled in Linkedin.Mike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-41828444645157696072012-06-09T06:12:07.768-05:002012-06-09T06:12:07.768-05:00Jenny: I think I was just seeing the same sort of ...Jenny: I think I was just seeing the same sort of information and I'm itching for new voices, new ideas.<br /><br />Often times we fall into a well thinking that "our" group is all there is when in fact there's a great big world out there.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-52084031705507584152012-06-09T00:48:05.534-05:002012-06-09T00:48:05.534-05:00Thanks for the link to Jim's blog, Maria. Peop...Thanks for the link to Jim's blog, Maria. People who run animal sanctuaries have my vote!<br /><br />It's hard to keep up with blogs (and everything else in social media land) and I find myself sticking in my comfortable rut. Thanks for reminding me to look at the green grass just over the fence.Jenny Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320451924849353120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-79074523236820337112012-06-08T19:40:01.750-05:002012-06-08T19:40:01.750-05:00Jimmy: Oh, Lord. I completely forgot about MySpace...Jimmy: Oh, Lord. I completely forgot about MySpace. I have an account there too, but I haven't been there in ages.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-77102408871190633212012-06-08T17:57:06.533-05:002012-06-08T17:57:06.533-05:00*sigh* Thanks for the reminder about that Linkedin...*sigh* Thanks for the reminder about that Linkedin issue. I forgot about it and should really head over and change it, just in case. I rarely use mine, either, but hate to delete it. I still have my MySpace, even though few use it anymore, if for nothing else other than to keep the name.<br />Have a great weekend, Maria.<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-85243817678591989002012-06-08T16:02:24.519-05:002012-06-08T16:02:24.519-05:00Shelley: Ref: finding blogs on Google
I know! Wha...Shelley: Ref: finding blogs on Google<br /><br />I know! What I've been doing is visiting people who occasionally talk about the things I'm interested in and methodically click through their blog roll to see if there's anyone up my alley.<br /><br />Offhand I can't recall anyone who dabbles in papercraft, but if I think of anyone, I'll send you the link.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-49114742087224873742012-06-08T15:54:32.789-05:002012-06-08T15:54:32.789-05:00I've never joined Linkedin despite numerous re...I've never joined Linkedin despite numerous requests to join. <br /><br />Jim's books sounds great - great conflict, that's for sure. I'm not surprised he's receiving good reviews.<br /><br />Maria, it's funny because this week I've been searching for some Papercraft blogs to add to my reader. It's actually quite difficult to find good blogs via Google. I'm afraid I don't have any to add to your list at present.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-58243008184040729322012-06-08T15:52:32.542-05:002012-06-08T15:52:32.542-05:00Angela: Unless it's a gross oversight on my pa...Angela: Unless it's a gross oversight on my part, I answer every comment here. Now I don't always comment on other blogs. It all depends on whether I have something useful/funny/inspiring--or plain dumb to say. :)<br /><br /><br />Barbara: That's how I found my bloggy friends too, but now it seems I know pretty much everyone in the circles. That's why I'd like to find new voices.<br /><br />Raelyn: I do get around, don't I? Like I mentioned to Angela, I don't always get a chance to leave a comment at every blog. It all depends on what the post is about. <br /><br />I'm the quiet one in the family. I rarely say anything unless it's useful to the conversation.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-29068235653936364192012-06-08T13:28:57.103-05:002012-06-08T13:28:57.103-05:00I'm glad LinkedIn is so far down my list of po...I'm glad LinkedIn is so far down my list of possible SM sites I haven't got around to even looking at it, LOL. Hackers are beyond my computer skills and make me nervous but, other than be as safe as you can, what can you really do?<br /><br />I'll definitely check out Jim's blog and book :)<br /><br />As for blogs, well you write fab posts. You write thoughtful comments. How could we not gravitate to you?! Of the top of my head I can't think of any to recommend. My blog interests tend to go in cycles, with writing at the top of the list at the moment, and I've seen your smiling avatar on most of those.<br /><br />Have a great weekend, my friend.Raelyn Barclayhttp://raelynbarclay.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-52663045198493980812012-06-08T12:11:32.680-05:002012-06-08T12:11:32.680-05:00But blogs of friends is how I find people! ^_^ I l...But blogs of friends is how I find people! ^_^ I look for comments I think are funny and then follow that person back to their blog. Since we both follow you, I know we have a lot in common already.Barbara Ann Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751427987081847906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-35335411405223251512012-06-08T11:57:52.902-05:002012-06-08T11:57:52.902-05:00To be perfectly honest with you, one of the reason...To be perfectly honest with you, one of the reasons people may feel so comfortable speaking up and leaving real comments here is because you usually try to interact with commentary of your own. You may not get to every single comment but it is known you make a true effort.<br /><br />Right off the top of my head, I can't really think of anyone that I'm aware you already follow. Yeah, Maria...I've seen you :-)Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-1524698524031171562012-06-08T11:30:42.044-05:002012-06-08T11:30:42.044-05:00LG: If I had had time, I might've investigated...LG: If I had had time, I might've investigated Pinterest, but I am as stretched as a thimbleful of honey on bread.<br /><br />Linda: Nyet. Reading some of the past articles on the hack job, I was surprised to learn how organized this Russian forum was. <br /><br />Melissa: I have to admit to terrible naivety about hackers. I try to stay aware but they are lightyears beyond my understanding of computer security.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-64804278018057179182012-06-08T10:04:32.986-05:002012-06-08T10:04:32.986-05:00I'm really glad I never accepted those LinkedI...I'm really glad I never accepted those LinkedIn invites. I thought I had an account, but none of my emails seem attached to one so yay!<br /><br />When I was writing a book with a hero who started an on-line data service, I found out about this stuff happening from the guy who started plenty of fish (POF.com). It's very interesting how scammers go about hacking into places, honey pots and other things.Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-6415248730053842412012-06-08T09:52:53.424-05:002012-06-08T09:52:53.424-05:00I have a LinkedIn account. I don't use it bey...I have a LinkedIn account. I don't use it beyond saying yes when someone I know asks to link with me. I need to go and change my password, or follow your lead and just delete the account. But I can't remember my password to get in. Maybe I could ask the Russians.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-15620387050436856642012-06-08T08:31:21.134-05:002012-06-08T08:31:21.134-05:00Never really saw the need for a LInkedin account. ...Never really saw the need for a LInkedin account. Don't have a Facebook page either. Or one on Pinterest. I don't think my spam folder could handle all the junk mail if I was on all those sites. :PLuanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-20370901358276161342012-06-08T08:17:27.280-05:002012-06-08T08:17:27.280-05:00Angela: Aw, thanks. I think interesting comments r...Angela: Aw, thanks. I think interesting comments require two things: Good questions and the comfort in knowing that everyone who comments here gets my undivided attention.<br /><br />***<br />Sarah: We all have our circle of friends who we talk to on any number of networks. I mean the people who just show up because they're on such-and-such a list or hop. You can tell right away who's just making an appearance because they feel they have to--not because they want to.<br /><br />***<br />Stacy: Hubby was in the same boat. He couldn't remember his password.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-62788511626419276122012-06-08T08:00:03.117-05:002012-06-08T08:00:03.117-05:00I have a LinkedIn account, but never use it (don&#...I have a LinkedIn account, but never use it (don't even know what good it is except my Aunt joined and invited me to, also). Gosh, I hope I know the password!! I'll have to check it out tonight.Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-26110186100003798352012-06-08T07:51:31.491-05:002012-06-08T07:51:31.491-05:00well, you know me, i'm definitely on my way to...well, you know me, i'm definitely on my way to visit Jim!<br />Also, i'm super glad i never open a LinkedIn account now.<br />Lastly, i'm like you and at this point pretty much visit the same blogs over and over again. BUT those are all my blogging friends, so my comments should be individualized and personal. I mean, what's the point otherwise?<br />Have a great weekend!Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-76169470223610583652012-06-08T07:46:32.577-05:002012-06-08T07:46:32.577-05:00Maybe one reason you get such interesting comments...Maybe one reason you get such interesting comments is because you write so well. I enjoy reading everything you put on your blog because you have an authentic voice.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.com