Re: storm..../ contacts
gardenchat@hort.net
  • Subject: Re: storm..../ contacts
  • From: T*@aol.com
  • Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:44:42 -0500 (EST)
Nope, not just you, Gene!  I have to say though, that I haven't  noticed 
that this group has "fallen by the wayside" before, just that certain  
"regulars" like Kitty, Cerces, etc. were not posting.  I really first  noticed the 
overall lack of participation on this list with the  introduction of the 
sister list for the software/website.  I hadn't  noticed before....sure there 
are times when it's slower due to people being  busy, etc. but it always 
picks back up.  Unfortunately, in recent  years, I haven't had as much time or 
opportunity to keep  up.  But it was nice to know you all were there when I 
did come up for  air.....like coming back home to a familiar crowd.  With 
this storm though,  it became apparent that we were perhaps losing touch.  Heck 
of a thing for  a storm to bring us back together.....perhaps that is the 
positive to the  negative?  
 
I do belong to a number of lists, but don't participate in most, even back  
when (before social media)....I like to lurk and learn, and put in a word 
here  and there, if it pertains or is relevant.  I am moderator on one list, 
and  have not noticed a decline in that one, but then it is a localized 
gardening  list, so perhaps due to the subject matter being closer to home.  As 
far as  other social media.... I might be a twit, HA,  but I don't  
tweet.....too much for me.  (Pardon the pun)   I do enjoy FB so  much though....just 
for keeping in touch with people across the ocean, and  country...family 
and friends that I've otherwise lost contact with through the  years, or just 
write once a year with a holiday card. FB keeps you  connected to folks, 
even though you don't see each other or correspond  regularly.  Also......You 
get to know people on a broader scale that you  might not otherwise get to 
know them as closely in a "group" or list.  It's  kind of, to me, like getting 
to know someone outside of "work".  There are  so many facets to our lives 
that many of us don't discuss in a group or list  that is dedicated to one 
subject.  So I find that part most  interesting.
 
 I have been on FB for a number of years but have not found any  intrusion 
into my privacy or other issues.  I am careful and only  befriend those I 
know, and have strict privacy settings, and don't post my every  move.   Plus, 
as someone pointed out recently.....on FB, I can set it  so that only my 
friends, or a certain circle see messages, however, when writing  in to a 
list...I might be addressing the "regulars", however, there might be  hundreds 
more on the list that lurk, or it is a public list, so I have  no control 
over who is a member or reads my posts.  For that reason, I  don't list private 
info (phone, address, etc.) on a list or FB, if someone wants  that, I 
gladly email it.  I stay away from Apps, games, etc.on FB or  my Cell phone, 
anything that allows my information to be shared with  everyone.   As far as my 
consumer activity (stores,  organizations, etc. that I "like" on FB, etc)  
that information is  just as available through credit card usage, cell 
phone, online  banking, etc.  I heard today on the news that Political parties 
are  now keeping tabs on their constituents as to what stores, restaurants, 
clubs,  organizations they particpate in, etc., as well as other information 
that  one would consider private.  With modern technology there really isn't  
much privacy period....so if I were really concerned, I'd not only  have to 
stop using FB,  I'd have to give up my using the PC, Cell  phone, credit 
cards, and anything else that can be monitored.   I  really don't lead an 
interesting enough life, for my private information that I  post on FB to be of 
benefit to anyone!!  As with any of the  private information, not just with 
modern technology, and not just FB....one  just has to be careful and not 
divulge that which could be useful to  others.
 
I don't think any of us would say that the risk of using a PC, cell  phone, 
etc. outweighs the convenience, or enjoyment we get from it. We  even 
consider them necessities for the most part.  Once one has tried  
something.....new technology, etc.....one puts up with whatever risk there is,  just for 
the convenience and pure pleasure one recieves from using it.  And  I'm so not 
a techy person AT ALL....heck, I'm probably the only person on the  planet 
that still has dial up!  (Don't LAUGH! I'm serious.)  If you  don't use 
something, you have no experience of the convenience or  pleasure, and you tend 
to listen and put more credence to  all the horror stories........ which 
keeps you from trying it out even  more.  However, I have to admit, once I give 
in, I just am amazed why I  didn't do so sooner!!!!   :-)   
 
I am grateful to Chris for this list, and also thrilled to be connected to  
many of you on FB as well.....
 
Noreen
Texas Gulf Coast
 
In a message dated 11/4/2012 3:30:03 PM Central Standard Time,  
genebush@netsurfusa.net writes:

Noreen,
I think I remember a similar conversation sometime back  about how the list
has fallen mostly by the wayside. I believe it is from  everyone belonging 
so
one or more kinds of social media. Facebook, Twitter,  etc. etc. I know 
every
other list that I once could not live without  checking in on once a day are
now almost all dormant. Or, perhaps it is  just me. Too much to keep up with
connected to my business.  

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