Well. After much consideration and feeling a bit like I went back on my, uh—morals?—I’ve returned to facebook. After two years.
But, in a different way.
I’ve created an Author’s Page. I.e., I’m not doing FB as a “regular user.” I find that this might be the best thing for me, because, unless I’m seriously missing something (and many say that I am…), it appears that going this way limits all the standard FB activities, and I “like” that just fine (pun intended). There was much rethinking that went into this. It’s not that I have issues with the mechanics of FB, with what it is and how people use it, I just have issues with its creator’s views on privacy (last I’d tracked Mr. Zuckerberg, he didn’t believe in the concept). Now, I’ve also read FB was going to try to strengthen security settings, so we’ll see. I will do my best to remain open on all of this, while on it, and if it gets to the point where I just can’t do it any more, I’ll delete my account. Again. But, everyone keeps telling my that to get my books out there, FB is a The way to go. And it is kind of a cool mechanism for promotion and keeping in contact. Heck, look how ubiquitous it is!
Speaking of security, when I created my account, I tried to configure as much “security” as I could find. I’ll be keeping an eye on things (pardon the pun; see link below). I’ve noticed that in creating an Author Page, things seem more “controlled”; e.g., I don’t seem to be able to “Like” anyone, or mess around with the bulk of FB that many use it for in the first place…but, again, that works just fine for me. I’m on a “Admin” page, and I don’t know if there’s a way off that. In any event, my FB page is:
Click here for my FB location.
So…I will give it another chance. I can be forgiving, and I am open-minded.
But, apparently…I just can’t “Like” stuff.
Don’t feel too bad, Frank. I’ve left Facebook twice, and, unfortunately, I’m back for a third shot, only I, too, am approaching it differently this time. I didn’t miss it at all after the second go-round (which I left around campaign time), but when I got back from my Ireland trip, it was the best way to share photos with all of my family & friends. Everyone wanted to see pictures, but no one wants to sift through 1200! So, I caved. I ignore the newsfeed, and I don’t post any comments – just the pictures for the people who are interested. I guess I’ve made my peace with it, and I’ve realized, for some sad people I know, FB is just their preferred way to keep in touch! I guess it’s just the way the world is “progressing”…
Well, to each their own. Maybe electronic contact is better than none? And in today’s much-faster-paced world…yada x 3…the lobster bisque. ;-]
Well, I’ll see how it goes. Thanks for stopping by!
I haven’t left Facebook, but I rarely go on it. Like you, I’ll have to create an author page. There are some necessary evils in life, I guess.
Apparently. And if this IS how the author page works, then I’m quite happy with it! It gets the message out there, still allows readers and myself to interact on some level, and allows readers to get I-N-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N. :-] I’m just gonna try to have fun with it.
Thanks for stopping by, Joe!
I visited and really like the banner and profile photo…hope this brings lots of attention to your new book!
Thanks, Karen! Hope people like the story, too! We’ll give it a whirl!