Okay, I caved. I joined Facebook. I didn’t mean to; I only wanted to “reserve” my name. Little did I know that any number of members with the same name can join Facebook. And so it began.
Now here’s the worst thing of all—I, um, like it. MySpace is easier to figure out, and my MySpace template is a damn sight prettier, but I like the silliness of Facebook. The poking and throwing polar bears and drinking margaritas. Or maybe it’s just the novelty of it all. All I know is that upon joining Facebook, I did not receive one single proposition from, ahem, “gentlemen” wanting to “friend” me. My first week on MySpace was a nightmare in that regard.
So, yes, I’m officially on Facebook, but I don’t know if non-members or non-friends or whatever can find me through this link I cut and pasted from my profile page. If it doesn’t work and you feel the urge to friend me on Facebook, as long as you’re not a pervert and don’t ask me to wiggle your wankle, odds are I’ll accept you. Just search for Cindy Procter-King. I’m pretty sure I’m the only CPK there.
(P.S. For those who don’t know, “The Wall” is Facebookese for “spot to leave notes for friends.” A.K.A. “Comments” on MySpace.)
I’m already your friend! I like Facebook, but I’m too busy to use it much right now.
I’ve heard that people love Twitter, but I’m afraid it will be too much of a time suck.
LOL, yes, you are my friend on Facebook, Edie.
And don’t talk to me about Twitter! I don’t want to hear about it, I tell you.
Natalie D. better come over here and restrain me.
It’s funny, I still find FB so much easier than MySpace. It just flummoxed me, which is why I don’t belong there any more.
Re: Twitter – I caved just over a month ago when I realized it was an easy way to update my blog when I didn’t have time to write a full post. But I only use it once or twice a day and can only do it from my computer, as my cell phone isn’t connected to the internet/email (my choice).
No, no, no! No hanging the Twitter carrot in my face!!
Resistance is necessary, not futile.
Resist. Resist. Resist.
LOL You’re weak!
Actually, though I’ve never touched any of those sites, I’m sure I will investigate both Twitter and Facebook as my release date (when I get one) approaches. I have to learn to be a promo whore. Although I still don’t know about Twitter. My life down to the minute just can’t be that interesting!
Yes, I AM weak. I proudly admit it. You shall weaken, too, my lovely Avery. Promotional opportunities are a big carrot.
Let me know when you’re on Facebook so I can chuck a polar bear at you.
Natalie D. better come over here and restrain me.
HERE I AM! *puts Cindy in a headlock*
I don’t get Twitter. Teresa, if you’re updating Twitter from your computer, how is it possibly easier to update your blog that way than just posting a short post directly to the blog? I know lots of authors who have jumped on it, but don’t you have to go through the process of collecting people to receive the updates? It seems like it would just be the same people who are already seeing my info where I already am.
But maybe I’m just a dolt.
Facebook IS fun, Cindy! I’ll be sitting over here watching to see how long it takes you to realize how much time you’re spending having fun, and/or how far behind you are in your notifications, and/or wishing you’d never started because now you feel guilty for not chucking polar bears 17 hours a day. 🙂
I never got those kinds of MySpace friend requests. I was just going to say “you’re hotter than me, that’s why!” until I realized I get a lot of girl ones. That’s way more insulting! 🙂
Natalie, thanks for the head-lock! I knew I could count on you.
Teresa, yes, if you’re still following this thread, please explain Twitter further.
Natalie, I do admit a lot of the notifications drive me bonkers, but I’ve decided just to delete or ignore the ones I’m not interested in participating in.
LOL on the MySpace requests.