Am I About To Tantrum? Oh Hell Yeah...
Joe A Galarza with his Godchild, Stephen, the Blur Minion (Pawling, NY)
Oh my word... people are crazy... (said the insane blogger - LOL). Insanity is being such a self-proclaimed blogging purist that one writer has the nerve, the audacity, the unmitigated gall to contact another writer about their effectiveness in encouraging readers to join the ActiveRain Real Estate Network (even when they are not trying to and had absolutely no idea readers actually joined because of their creative blogging - LOL).
You would think a bunch of grown people wouldn't act so childish over which platforms writers decide to publish their work on, but some social media self-proclaimed gurus think they know it all and what works for them "must" work for others.
Reality check: Just because a writer shares what is effective for them doesn't mean it is automatically effective for another. Brain cells are like snowflakes, no two minds are exactly alike, people are very unique and what makes one person smile can make another person tantrum. It doesn't take a rocket scientist or brain surgeon to figure that fact out. Just ask a mother with two kids. She'll school you pretty quick on the differences between people (LOL). I don't write write like Paddy Pizappi, Richard Weisser, Gary Wotal, Susan Mangigian, Sheldon Neal and a host of other stellar people but I love and enjoy their work. We're great pals. If not for social media I would never have had the privilege to know them. If you are going to teach social media classes you should be teaching people how to connect with other people, not trash platforms. Writers have the right to choose where they write and no one can do that except the person creating the content. They get to say where their content goes, not some self-proclaimed coach or blog guru.
Different people make up their minds in different ways and select different platforms to try. Insanity is having thousands of friends in a social media account but having a cow pie when three cross over to another platform "without a friend's permission." Was it your spouse? Was it your mother, father, sister, brother, children? Ooops... no... wait... it was three virtual contacts on Facebook out of 2000 plus people... Hmm... You must really hate the SEO of ActiveRain to respond so vindictively. After all, you did feel the need to call the person you burned to b*tch more after you unfriended them... Kept their contact info did ya? Or did you Google them? ActiveRain makes it pretty easy to be found (LMAO) Hmm... just sayin' (ROTFL)
Since when does having a social media peep mean you have the right to tantrum when they expand/switch platforms? Are you a control freak? Seems like control issues to me, especially when you feel the need to try to hurt another writer by pissing them away as if what you proclaimed to be building (your social media empire) means nothing when you don't get your way. Burning them as your social media contact for inspiring people to write more then calling to whine about it makes me want to do a cartoon (LOL). Teaching social media classes doesn't mean you get to pick a student's platform. Unfriending, then "stalking" another social media peep because you blame them for your Facebook friends deciding on their own to get outside blogs on AR tells me you are a stupid, stupid, stupid person.
Triple stupidity is an artform most morons don't aspire to, so you, my unfriendly friend, have captured my attention and inspired this post. See how blogging works? We write about what interests us and tell the truth about what we know. We don't need a degree to blog. We just need to have something to say and a place to park that puppy. Blogging basics 101. :-)
Hey newbies - Social Media Fact: Teaching people about using social media means teaching them about being social, not trashing platforms. How effective or ineffective people are depends upon the effort each individual makes to create content and engage in conversations on the platforms of their choice. (Triple stupid: Not your choice, THEIR choice.)
Fact: Original Content creates readership. No interesting content. No interested readers.
Don't make me get all Freudian on you as to why you feel the need to attack/discredit another writer who had created work other people enjoyed and decided they wanted to write on the same platform. If you do, I shall start writing about the parallels of blogging envy being similar to and/or versus penis envy. Think I wont? (You obviously don't read my blog - I go everywhere... and I mean EVERYWHERE. I have transparency issues - LOL)
BTW, being ordained doesn't mean I'm going to turn into some hypocritical, pious, sanctimonious religious coo coo overnight because my paperwork is now in order. It simply means I get to be me, officiate at weddings and share my faith from a personal witness or scholarly perspective while working on my flaws and issues. Yup. It's true. I actually have a "scholarly perspective" and pretty high GPA that I periodically dust off and kick into good use when I'm not enjoying being a silly social media boob (LMAO). I am forensically inclined with a smear of anal retentiveness, a quirky sense of humor and an avid motor mouth. Don't knock it. I am supposed to have a big mouth. God designed me this way, so lets put that puppy to good use, eh? Bring it on dumb-dumb. Lets see how truly stupid you really are. Did I mention I like to say what I mean? Blunt people do stuff like that...
I have a lot to say and I enjoy Blog Post Therapy (LOL). Today's Cow Pie Talking Point: Practice what you preach and preach what you practice. If you are a social media hypocrite your own actions will out you and people like me will have fun chatting about people like you. I have lots of issues and tell people how flawed I am all the time. There are very few surprises here...
Why did I write this? Because I can... I say a lot of things people are afraid to say. Besides, you know how I get when people mess with my bay-bays. I'm very protective of my bay-bays. Dont be messing with my bay-bays. I've been known to start blog wars over 'em (LOL). It's instinctive to protect the people you love, so don't make me come over there. I habitually invade states (virtually and in real life - LMAO).
Consider this a Wordy C Social Media Class on ________ (Hahahahahaaaaa! My Activepeeps who know me have already filled in the blank). Psssst.... wanna Outside Blog? E-mail me. I'll hook you up. Yes, it's true... I am a Google Whore pimping blogs (LMAO).
Last thought before I leave? All I want for Christmas is MORE ACTIVEPEEPS... (ROTFL)
Let the blog wars begin... ;-)
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Thanks for sending me to Carra's blog.
Wow...some folks just like to set themselves up as the Blogosphere Police.
They have to knock one platform to make themselves feel better. As I told Carra, I have many friends who started here, I met them here, I engaged them here, and I would not have known them if not for here....and they trash AR. Makes me :(.
That little guy looks like he's about to face plant into papa's collar bone. Oh how they can inflict pain on themselves haha.
Yikes, someone rained on your parade! Let it roll off your back. Their criticism doesn't diminish the effectiveness of AR...
WT..... I had to head over to see what the fuss was all about C. What in the name of .... How can anyone blame someone for another's decision about where to blog. Hey glad to see Stephan becomes frustrated with other people besides me, LOL
Susie, if you knew how many people attack me on a daily basis you'd do a double take. My answer to them is to stop reading me. Why stalk someone? We don't have to argue, just walk away and I will respect the disassociation. I'm 44. I don't have time to beg people to friend me or like me. First we try, then we trust. You don't like me, then feel free to go about your business and not spend another wasted moment thinking about me and my associations.
I spend more time not accepting friend requests than accepting them because I am not there (or here) for the numbers, I am there (and here) for the relatonships.
I've had people say things like, "my numbers are higher than your numbers." It makes me laugh because I own 27 websites. They have no idea what my true numbers are and they total in the millions (LMAO). I don't just do real estate stuff. I do a lot of things and don't blog about the same stuff everywhere I go. People get really crazy when they start trolling for business and treating everyone as a competitor that needs to be knocked down a peg or two. The more I blog on AR the more I change and grow and realize its a culture being developed and not just a platform. I love it here. I love my friends and I enjoy making an effort to meet wth them as much as I can. I don't always talk about my private life. I travel around hanging out a lot more than people realize. It's personal time and not always the blogosphere's business. This from someone who shares an awful lot about all kinds of stuff... ;-)
Missy, I know what you mean. I have people I consider not just close personal friends, but family here.
LOL @ Steve. Dude was kicking and screaming because he didn't want to leave Uncle Joey's house. It's our home away from home and I record a lot over there because it's really quiet and the surroundings are beautiful. Joe had to rescue me from the wee people assault (LOL). He is my best male friend and stood up for me at my wedding as the best man and only witness. :-)
We were planning this really elaborate wedding but hubby being Jewish and I being Christian made for some interesting and periodically awkward moments that became annoying because too many relatives were meddling in our affairs. Funny how people get when they start making plans and spending other peoples money. Our happy time became stress time. We stopped answering the phone. Then I got tired of the argumentative messages so I called Joe out of the blue and asked, "what are you doing today?" He goes, "I don't feel well and am thinking of staying home." I go, "Good. We're getting married. I need a dress and have to pick up our rings today. Go find a suit." He goes, "OMG - TODAY???" I go, "Yup, because if this drags on for two more weeks of planning I will go insane or hospitalize a relative." (LMAO)
I THEN TOLD HUBBY THAT I LOVED HIM AND WOULD BE VERY HAPPY TO GET MARRIED IN JEANS AND SNEAKERS. Guess what? That man gave me the best kiss I ever had as a single woman. We then called everything off, notified the relatives we'd let them know when it was done, then did it for $35 in the courthouse chapel. Best less than $40 gift I ever gave myself (ROTFLMAO). When I marry my friends off, we're doing the whole thing in a planned unit development clubhouse upstate for less than $200. I am talking views and a pool people. It's nice to have friends who can fill out a resident user party form and get you a beautiful space for nothing, but I digress... :-)
I am convinced that if Joe had gone to work that day Mike and I would not have gotten married. Why? Because the people we loved had a bout of temporary insanity.
Who knew weddings could make the bride turn into Bridezilla and potential in-laws close ranks and go to war over churches, synagogues and cakes? (LOL) Did I mention I am a recovering b*tch? It took me years to recover from that particular episode of our relationship (ROTFLMAO). Calling them off took guts and ingenuity: we didn't call off the wedding, we accelerated the time table in such a way they didn't have time to continue the argument or ruin our day (LOL). We eloped (ROTFLMAO).
Talk about dodging an emotional and financial bullet (LOL). We stunned them all by simply walking away from their rule making bullshit and used our wedding money to purchase land investments in FL and SC instead. Thousands of dollars on a one night party versus acres of trees, plants, flowers for the kids. Who knew going to the courthouse after having a Bridezilla hissy fit would turn out so well?
We have been a quirky pair since April 1989 and tied the knot at the end of Feb 1995. We both have retired from law enforcement positions and understand temporary insanity when we see it (LOL). Some people need to lighten up and not take their virtual lives so seriously. They may be biting off more than they can chew (LOL). Been there. Done that. Know what I am talking about... Seriously. :-)
Tim, I have buttons and sometimes people push them when they mess with my bay-bays (LOL). Yup... I m in mini-rant mode. The B-switch was activated early this morning (LOL). I'm having blog post therapy with my friends. :-)
Paddy, it's like you read my mind. I had the same exact reaction, then fired off a blog post while the cartoons in my head where having a field day with it (LOL). As for your nephew, Shorty gets bent out of shape with just about anyone who doesn't let him have his way (LOL). I have the black and blues from his head butts to prove it. ;-)
People always believe that if something works for them then it is the best way to do things. They fail to realize that people are individuals and not everyone wants to be like them.
Our differences make us unique. I'm with you, JL. People should be themselves and evolve as they see fit. :-)
Hmmmmm would you like to borrow my flogging whip?
C,
OMG.... you are SPECIAL.. we all knew that but coming to defend a bay bay like this... is off the charts... Some great content and fun times... the comments are all exciting! My favorite part!
"Triple stupidity is an artform most morons don't aspire to, so you, my unfriendly friend, have captured my attention and inspired this post. See how blogging works? We write about what interests us and tell the truth about what we know."
I just went to check your facebook wall.... I think the "blog purist" used to be a mutual friend of yours too.... on a quick search of your friends.... It appears YOU have been kicked to the curb ...... LMAOROF!
I could hardly contain myself as I read your post... I think you might have had more fun than I did writing this! But know this.. we both had tons of fun! Thanks for the protection and support! I think that is what we do in the rain!
Diane, I do believe I do (LOL) ;-)
Carra, you are very welcome. I have been kicked to the curb by quite a few people. Each time it happens I get new peeps in spades because the kickers usually b*tch about me by name (free advertising) and people come over to see what the fuss is all about. They lurk, laugh, then tend to stay waiting for round two. Sometimes I give it to them and sometimes I don't (I pick my battles - LMAO). If you knew how many people have contacted me and said they never would have found me if not for so and so you would laugh yourself silly. I frequently do (LOL). Yeah... I know... I am soooooooo easily amused... ;-)
C,
I am still learning.. this is a huge mountain... and I forgot to link back to you... so I am going over there to link back to this post... Thanks for showing us the way and having patience!
Morning lovely, I'm still learning too (LOL). Carra, don't worry about linking back, you don't have to. :-)
C... I did link back, I wanted to... a little slow on the draw... I'll get better... it is with a comment at the end! I am going to have lunch with Pam Cendejas and Candice D... this coming week.. we will do a video for sure.. something fun.. maybe even try ustream.. I set an account up so could practice and see if it works! Got any content ideas?
My content ideas are completely inappropriate for public consumption (LMAO). ;-) Sorry, I couldn't resist a facetious moment (LOL). Let me know ahead of time and maybe I can briefly join you lovelies on speakerphone. Will think of something and let you know. Send me your Skype handles so we can group talk. :-)
C... Skypename is of course.... cosmiccowpie or name Carra Riley so send me an invite... and we will get set up.. the lunch is on Wednesday at 12:45 Arizona time...which is MDT .... we can skype with the webcam... and flipcam the event... I am sure we will go to the sand trap at the golf course for some fun.. but we can connect if you can from the lunch table! We will all be together... so we can connect on my computer.. If you have the skype webcam set up.. we could show how much fun technology is.. and the fun friendships that are created in activerain. ttyl
Sounds like fun. I shall see what I can do about the wee people (LOL).
Flogging? My friend (former agent of mine) makes chain mail flogger jewelry.
I want pink flogger earrings!!!
You think I'm kidding? Wouldn't do that to ya.
[Insanity is having thousands of friends in a social media account but having a cow pie when three cross over to another platform "without a friend's permission."]
I was just remarking on Carra's post that we could all become rich counseling insanely imploded virtual crackheads.
Hahahahahaaaaaaa! Virtual crackheads? Candice, you're a riot!!!
C, re weddings:
They are generally for show, for others to enjoy the bride/groom as entertainment. Getting married is momentous enough without the 'planning anxiety'.
I got married by Elvis in Vegas with a Spock as a witness (who cost more than the ceremony). No family or friends were invited. We called our parents on the way home.
Dressed in a long Queen Amidala-esque kimono and Shredder wore orange flame pants. It was fun. :)
TELL ME YOU HAVE FILM!!!!!!! (LMAO). I have SPOCK ENVY! Seriously! That is just so cool... Candice, you wanna re-marry me and Mikey? Imagine the quirky people writing vow renewals... Then again... (HAHAHAHAHAAA)
"On this day Michael has forsaken World of Warcraft to cleave only unto Carolyn."
ROTFLMAO @ Candice. Now there's an interesting thought... :-D
Carolyn, I came here because Carra said you really know how to rant. She was right on that count. You had me alternating between LOL and gathering a posse to hunt down the purist! You do have a way with words. Excellent stuff.
LOL @ Susan. You should come hang out with us. We have mad fun, even when ranting (LOL). ;-)