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Just Because We're Social Networking “Friends” Doesn't Mean I'll.

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Why then are people and businesses promoting themselves and trying to get me to buy their stuff as soon as I connect with them? I most certainly do not want to click on your link to buy something or find out more about you. Uh…ewww. It’s rude and presumptuous. When you want to talk, let me know. I’ll be here.

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Why I’m Over Declaring Tech Tools “Over”

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With the launch of Google’s new social network, Google+ , there are many who have rushed to publish opinions about the demise of other networks, most notably Twitter and Facebook. Some have even gone as far as to shut down their accounts on these other networks to move their entire online network to Google+.

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Virtual Personal Space | Almost Savvy

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Whether at a live networking event or connecting with people through virtual social networking sites, no one want to receive sales pitches, marketing emails, and links to buy the “latest, greatest product on the market guaranteed to make you rich in just 10 days.&# tune us out. Ready to rev-up your profile?

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Twitter Etiquette: Outside Voices, Inside Voices and Whispers

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they mention iPad and you reply “@user Like iPads, buy one at [link] ). Please Enjoy This Spam How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Just Because We’re Social Networking “Friends&# Doesn’t Mean I’ll Go To 3rd Base With You Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Dear Ex-Facebook Friend…

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Happy Holidays! Please Enjoy This Spam | Almost Savvy

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Related articles which may interest you: How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Just Because We’re Social Networking “Friends&# Doesn’t Mean I’ll Go To 3rd Base With You Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends LinkedIn-apalooza! Ready to rev-up your profile?

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9 Things to Include in Every Speaker Request

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Note: If you do not have funds to pay a speaker, clearly articulate how your particular audience mirrors the speaker’s target audience (and therefore, is more likely to want to engage the speaker for follow-up work, buy their book, etc. Topic What is the objective of the event or session? Blogging for Tickets. Am I Selling Out?

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Blogging Between Hot Flashes

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Do I – and my generation-mates – belong online using twitter and connecting with people through social networking? Before long, I was able to fix almost anything which went wrong and knew to buy replacement parts at the local Pick-and-Pull. And, by typing, I mean using a typewriter. Do I belong in the blogosphere?