Posts Tagged ‘social networking’
Wedding Twitters
I’ve heard of people Tweeting during the movies, while driving and even in the delivery room after giving birth. But how’s this for a new high (or low) in social networking: updating your Twitter page at the altar, right before kissing your bride?
That’s what a Maryland groom did, and the video of his unconventional “vows” went viral. Not only did Dana Hanna interrupt the ceremony to type: “Standing at the altar with @TracyPage where just a second ago, she became my wife! Gotta go, time to kiss my bride,” but he also updated his Facebook status while his bride-to-be and the minister stood patiently by. Guess he didn’t have cold Tweet!
So what do you think about the antics of this fast-fingered fiancé? Was it just a cute way of symbolizing his new life as a married man, or have we gone too far as a society by broadcasting the intimate details of our lives in 140 characters or less? Let me hear from you.
Facebook Strikes Again
Just when I think I’ve heard it all, here comes the story of one Miss Nathalie Blanchard.
Miss Blanchard is a young Canadian woman who, for the past year, has been on sick leave from her job at an IBM office after being diagnosed with major depression. According to reports, Miss Blanchard posted cheerful, smiling images of herself on Facebook, photos of her beach vacation and nights out with friends. She says her insurance benefits were cut off because the insurance company said her Facebook pictures indicated she was no longer depressed and was ready to return to work. (more…)
Tweet Talk
Hey, all you Twitter friends, I want you to know that I get a real kick out of corresponding with you. I admit, I did roll my eyes when my staff told me Twitter was the way to go, because I always joke that I’m technologically challenged. But they were right. I enjoy communicating with everyone and hearing what you’re thinking about in your lives and families.
I hope you get a better sense of who I am and what I’m doing. I feel like I have a true community of not just “followers,” but friends.
I do write my own tweets and enjoy reading yours. I know it is for fun so I try to keep it light yet responsive. If somebody is using foul language like a kid learning to cuss, I block that person instantly and hope you do too.
