Last February, I decided to become active on Facebook (to see what all the hype was about), MySpace (to connect with bands and fans), and Twitter (ditto Facebook). A mere two weeks later, I wrote an “I don’t get Facebook” follow-up post, which was premature. Nine months later, I get it. And I like it (once I blocked silly “hug me!” “toss me!” applications).
I’m kept up-to-date about events, groups, causes, and people I support, and Facebook brings traffic to my blog. I’ve “met” a lot of like-minded people. If I wanted to plan an LA-area blogger meet-up, it would be easier to organize on Facebook than on the blog. In fact, I think I’ll plan a meet-up. The first and only one I attended was in 2004. I’d like to meet people in the area who read my blog, and vice versa.
- “Friend” me on Facebook, and join me and 595 pals for a fabulous meet-up party!
- “Friend” me on MySpace (especially if you’re in a band; I’m pitching music article ideas and would love to get a backstage pass), and read the unbearably exciting details of my life on Twitter.
(I know the avatar looks nothing like me, but I can pretend, can’t I?)
