It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

Be On the Watch for Internet Trolls!

We meet our first friends growing up. Sometimes we find we have a fan. It’s a shock when we bump into a troll. They’ve been around since the Three Billy Goats Gruff tried to cross the bridge. You can find them in the World of Warcraft on Twitter, and in the comment box of your own blog.

Here’s a link about them and a guide to handling the problem. It’s only a few paragraphs, but it will get you in the mood because tonight it’s about trolls:

• trolls we once dated
• troll dolls & trolls in fairy tales
• trolls who interrupt Internet conversations
• ahem . . .

And, we’ll talk about whatever comes up, (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring example links to share —

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Trolls Belong in Fairy Tales

We meet our first friends growing up. Sometime when we do something well we find we have a fan. It’s a shock when we bump into a troll. They’ve been around since the Three Billy Goats Gruff tried to cross the bridge. They’re also cute little dolls with fuzzy hair. You can find them in the World of Warcraft on Twitter, and in the comment box of your own blog.

Here’s a link about them and a guide to handling the problem. It’s only a few paragraphs, but it will get you in the mood because tonight it’s about trolls: trolls we once dated, troll dolls & trolls in fairy tales, and trolls interrupt Internet conversations

ahem . . .
And, we’ll talk about whatever comes up, (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring example links to share!

The rules are simple — be nice.

Do be nice. 🙂

–ME “Liz” Strauss

Related article
What is Tuesday Open Comment Night?

It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

Social Networking Taking Too Much Time?

Are you spending lots of time social networking, but starting to wonder whether it’s worth the time you’re investing? Do you have lots of friends, but don’t seem to be getting closer to where you want to be going? We’re going to explore other ways to share what you’re up to.

Tonight it’s about creative networking:

• how to get the most out of Twitter conversation
• how an eBook might help build your reputation
• the idea of ezines and manifestoes
• guest posts and writing projects
• other ways to get your ideas out there

ahem . . .

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring example links to share.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
image: sxc.hu
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What is Tuesday Open Comment Night?

Social Networking Taking Too Much Time?

Are you spending lots of time social networking, but starting to wonder whether it’s worth the time you’re investing? Do you have lots of friends, but don’t seem to be getting closer to where you want to be going? We’re going to explore other ways to share what you’re up to.

Tonight it’s about creative networking. We’ll discuss how to get the most out of Twitter conversation, how an eBook might help build your reputation, the idea of ezines and manifestoes, guest posts and writing projects and other ways to get your ideas out there.

Oh, and bring example links to share.

The rules are simple — be nice.

Do be nice. 🙂

–ME “Liz” Strauss

Related article
What is Tuesday Open Comment Night?