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Re: Cross-Posting Etiquette: The Evils of Ping.fm and HelloTxt

Rahsheen — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:47:57 -0000

This post is somewhat dated, but the content is still valid. You definitely bring up some good points. It all really boils down to not acting like a robot. I don't use Ping.fm as much as I used to, but that's mostly because it just hasn't been very reliable for me lately. :)

Re: Cross-Posting Etiquette: The Evils of Ping.fm and HelloTxt

Jeff Lawshe — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:46:10 -0000

I have doubts similar to what you're expressing here. But I think Ping.fm has a place for non-spammers. I am using it to crosspost, and I think I violate some of the principals you've laid out here. But my theory is that good communication relies on speaking the language of the people you want to reach. So if a lot of my friends are using MySpace but I mostly use Facebook, it makes sense to me to focus on building my network in FB but still use a tool like Ping to make sure I'm reaching those who choose not to be on FB.

I think it's more important to be mindful of the content you're pushing out... and less important to focus on a narrowly-defined set of technologies. If software and hardware are any indication, standardization and cross-platform compatibility (or maybe 'aggregation' in netspeak) are the way things will continue to trend in the future.

Exclusive loyalty to your Twitter network or your FB network or your MySpace network or whatever is just a preference for a particular brand... the real meat of the issue is whether you're communicating interesting content in an authentic way with people who know and trust you.

Re: Cross-Posting Etiquette: The Evils of Ping.fm and HelloTxt

LC Hunt — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:04:17 -0000

I agree with Sarah, too. I came across Ping.fm while looking for such a service. In the beginning, I was hesitant to add my user name and password to another, though have finally come around to needing the convenience.

I also agree with what you are saying about Twitter. When in consideration of SEO strategy, I find it more beneficial, at first, to have more followers than to follow. On the other hand, I post the link of all that follow me on a blog that will provide them with the exposure to out of network followers - it balances and I saw my twitter on google for search terms in about 24 hours. Plus, not all use Twitter in the same fashion. If I want business or political updates, then I do not want to follow someone that is posting when they take naps and feed their cat. So, not spam - just SEO - dislike of clutter, too. I prefer to communicate with Twitter friends on networks as well.

Re: Cross-Posting Etiquette: The Evils of Ping.fm and HelloTxt

willandbeyond — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:05:02 -0000

Nice post; I agree with you on all accounts. I only have Ping.fm hooked up to Twitter and Plurk. (Well, Facebook/LinkedIn too, but there's a special trigger I use for that, rarely.) I only use Ping.fm to save a little time when I'm going to be posting the same thing to both services.

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Re: Cross-Posting Etiquette: The Evils of Ping.fm and HelloTxt

Anthony Farrior — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:48:54 -0000

It's so hard not putting the cart before the horse. I have to apologize if/when I do the things listed here. The one thing I don't want to be is inconsiderate. I'm taking Ping.fm off my one-way cellphone now...

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Re: Cross-Posting Etiquette: The Evils of Ping.fm and HelloTxt

Rahsheen — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:16:26 -0000

Exactly. Once you make mistakes with these tools, you can't really take it back. Your image could be damaged.

Thanks for dropping by.

Re: Cross-Posting Etiquette: The Evils of Ping.fm and HelloTxt

Charnita Fance — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:00:35 -0000

Nicely put! I agree & can relate to what you're saying here, especially the "@" scenario. We all need to start using all these social media tools more wisely & think before posting; it will save us all a lot of embarrassment.