tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5355207010568593863..comments2024-03-28T08:32:02.663-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Social Media Fatigue: Also WTH is Happening?Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57122407594741080952021-04-02T23:17:56.061-04:002021-04-02T23:17:56.061-04:00If I see comments like that (guys saying they want...If I see comments like that (guys saying they want to be friends), I mark them as Spam, even though they weren't directed at my comments. They're so annoying. I've done it on Jenn's and Rhys's pages. Hope it helps.<br /><br />We could always friend these guys and ask them for money and maybe they'd go away, LOL. I just got a friend request today that I deleted. Some cute animal pictures, but I've noticed that no one has left any comments on his posts.Michelle F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12177153343842684190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88346755684250398662021-04-02T18:34:27.928-04:002021-04-02T18:34:27.928-04:00I can't speak as an author...I just admire ya&...I can't speak as an author...I just admire ya'll! I will say that a few of my favorite authors and family are the main reason I have not shut down my Facebook account. Well, that and the birthday reminders! I find FB increasingly annoying each time I log on. I get the daily friend requests from men I do not know and do not want to know and ads that are way more frequent than postings from friends. Personally, I prefer Instagram and would really love it if McKinlay's Mavens and Fans of Jenn McKinlay moved there. I think I would quit FB completely. Am sick and tired of the same old ads and items that have been shared over and over again for the past 10 years, not to mention everyone using it to market whatever product they have decided to rep these days. OK, rant over. Good luck with your decision!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612147279722035414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24453896382174304132021-03-31T11:40:53.923-04:002021-03-31T11:40:53.923-04:00totally, Rhys. I suspect all your fans will be de...totally, Rhys. I suspect all your fans will be delighted to answer questions about Georgie and Darcy. :^)<br />Susan Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163152026039153248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39960375086184549232021-03-31T11:06:15.653-04:002021-03-31T11:06:15.653-04:00Kudos to you on the Twitter front. I am working my...Kudos to you on the Twitter front. I am working myself up to it (Facebook is relegated to a placeholder) but I hear you on this! I even blogged about it after I read an online article and a book the article recommended: https://wordpress.com/post/willowcroft.blog/1817. :-)Willow Crofthttps://willowcroft.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78121025885401911922021-03-31T10:23:46.112-04:002021-03-31T10:23:46.112-04:00Thanks, Jenn. I have to admit, as I gather followe...Thanks, Jenn. I have to admit, as I gather followers I just automatically block any men (most of whom seem to be "orthopedic surgeons," which they prove by wearing a white lab coat). It is a bit disturbing...Amy Pershinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297658616252928630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49897621190878698132021-03-31T06:51:32.540-04:002021-03-31T06:51:32.540-04:00I agree--social media definitely comes with a lot ...I agree--social media definitely comes with a lot of frustration. I've done the virtual fist-shaking at local politicians on Twitter, which definitely doesn't sell books. I have more actual engagement with readers on FB, but if it weren't for that, I'd be off FB too. I see some positives on a personal level with FB--it's a short hand way to connect with acquaintances--but I stay connected to friends IRL and don't need FB for that. And FB comes with a lot of baggage and taking up of head space. So I mainly bypass my personal FB page. As for Instagram, for some reason I like that better--in spite of all the faux followers I constantly have to weed out. (Always middle aged white men, who are engineers/doctors/military, and with good hearts. Looking for love. And user names that include numbers. And photos that are clearly bought or lifted from somewhere. I've gotten enough faux Instagram followers that I now recognize the same photos cropping up, over and over. Block, block, block!) But I really do appreciate spaces like this--and even FB groups--where thoughtful discussion and insight can take place.<br />Jess Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899665899602780429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12927177689093869402021-03-31T00:05:06.056-04:002021-03-31T00:05:06.056-04:00It's true - the old connections are nice. Hard...It's true - the old connections are nice. Hard to give up those the good stuff until it's outweighed by the bad. Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65887260866957047612021-03-31T00:03:19.977-04:002021-03-31T00:03:19.977-04:00Oh, wo, there's always something new. I hadn&#...Oh, wo, there's always something new. I hadn't heard about Clubhouse but I am just so over all of it. Maybe we can just go back to authors going on tour and doing "live" things, you know, when the world is healthy again. Oy.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43497508940604550892021-03-31T00:02:15.969-04:002021-03-31T00:02:15.969-04:00I think that might be the ticket, Rhys!I think that might be the ticket, Rhys!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79553363583544325122021-03-31T00:01:40.314-04:002021-03-31T00:01:40.314-04:00It's chaos out there!It's chaos out there!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12151730878849249522021-03-31T00:01:15.827-04:002021-03-31T00:01:15.827-04:00Truly, awful.Truly, awful.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68887600531394913312021-03-31T00:00:56.719-04:002021-03-31T00:00:56.719-04:00We so appreciate you, Hallie. You must see some do...We so appreciate you, Hallie. You must see some doozies!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52628707210031475842021-03-30T23:11:34.409-04:002021-03-30T23:11:34.409-04:00Jenn, I'll miss commiserating with you on Twit...Jenn, I'll miss commiserating with you on Twitter, but I get it. I too suddenly have 2K new "followers" on my Author page. They have yet to do anything because I'm not that interesting to them, I guess. But I've had my IG profile hacked AND my FB profile hacked, which pisses me the eff off. Oh, how I long to bail on it. But aside from the business aspect, it's how I stay in touch with old friends and I'd hate to lose those connections.Ellen Byronhttps://www.ellenbyron.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26556504861348568062021-03-30T21:05:46.559-04:002021-03-30T21:05:46.559-04:00Wow, Jenn, kudos to you for being brave and pullin...Wow, Jenn, kudos to you for being brave and pulling out of Twitter. I'm on there, along with Facebook and Instagram. I must say that my FB page is rarely viewed. People tend to try to find me on my personal account and then I have to weed out all those odd "friend" requests. I do like IG for its pretty pictures, although I'm not that great with a camera, but I like that the community there is mostly positive and supportive. I've heard a lot about Clubhouse recently, but I'm not sure I have it in me to learn something new and participate in an audio-only platform.Jennifer J. Chowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161188960541932911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79250373452822279282021-03-30T19:00:02.715-04:002021-03-30T19:00:02.715-04:00I'm game for anything that cuts down on the we...I'm game for anything that cuts down on the weirdness. A group by invitation only should work--unless comments can be seen by friends of friends, etc., outside of the group.Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52914681284602216142021-03-30T18:30:53.937-04:002021-03-30T18:30:53.937-04:00Rhys: they wouldn’t pull mine either until all my ...Rhys: they wouldn’t pull mine either until all my followers reported it!Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59525298705909043692021-03-30T18:30:09.081-04:002021-03-30T18:30:09.081-04:00Sorry this was RhysSorry this was RhysJungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70556388647723242842021-03-30T18:29:49.496-04:002021-03-30T18:29:49.496-04:00I’ve been going through all of the above. Weird gu...I’ve been going through all of the above. Weird guys Facebook doing nothing. I don’t know what they hope to get from this. Do they really think I’ll respond that I’m sending them money to come from Nigeria and live with me? Looking into turning my page into a group to which you have to be invited by answering questions about my books. Thoughts on that?Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74817845085379993322021-03-30T18:06:01.019-04:002021-03-30T18:06:01.019-04:00When I retired, I got on Facebook because friends ...When I retired, I got on Facebook because friends and family were there. I follow a lot of authors and blogs because it is easier than checking their websites. I read my e-mail and get author's newsletters there.<br /><br />About a week ago, some friends told me they had Friend Requests from me so I notified Facebook (didn't hear from them) and changed my password. I get those Friend Requests from strange men, too. I never connected them to commenting on anybody's posts. Stay safe and well.Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32093598008873548942021-03-30T17:38:26.431-04:002021-03-30T17:38:26.431-04:00That is..perfect. oxoxoThat is..perfect. oxoxoHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58151455639809836612021-03-30T17:37:10.735-04:002021-03-30T17:37:10.735-04:00Running in late--this HAS TOTALLY HAPPENED TO MY P...Running in late--this HAS TOTALLY HAPPENED TO MY PAGE.I am getting ONE THOUSAND new followers a day on my author page--and 990 of them are men from other countries, some not even in english and obv with made up names. I blockblockblockblockblock and more come. Everyone is talking about it--it's AWFUL.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39742038397295336412021-03-30T17:31:25.777-04:002021-03-30T17:31:25.777-04:00I'm happy to say the international gents haven...I'm happy to say the international gents haven't found me ... yet. <br /><br />I was pulled kicking and screaming into Facebook, but I do enjoy checking up on friends. <br /><br />Having a "Page" was my publisher's idea. I'm outraged that Facebook won't pull Jenn's lookalike account. Seriously? And I'm just looking for another reason to deep-six my account given the toxic brew that stews out there.<br /><br />Yup, I've been our official weeder who scours our daily comments and consigns unwelcome guests to the circular bin, though of late I've fallen down on the job. <br />Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59990953105293853982021-03-30T14:31:37.973-04:002021-03-30T14:31:37.973-04:00LOL - I love that. I have had more time to read an...LOL - I love that. I have had more time to read and watch TV (which i am years behind on) so there is that!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58511827246716334682021-03-30T14:31:02.318-04:002021-03-30T14:31:02.318-04:00I think this means you're doing it right!I think this means you're doing it right!<br />Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51867249538322868072021-03-30T14:30:12.406-04:002021-03-30T14:30:12.406-04:00Same. I've had to break up with a few people a...Same. I've had to break up with a few people and i know a few people had to break up with me. I'm trying to find my former optimistic sunny side up self but I think she got lost in quarantine. Oy.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.com