I have this thing where I wonder why people follow or add me on social networks. Each time a new person follows me, I wonder what it is that I said that made them want to find out more about me. I wish I knew the answer. It would probably make me a bit more paranoid though, so I guess it's good that I don't know.I have over 700+ friends on Facebook and 100+ friend requests, 500 followers on Twitter, and I get new followers on Tumblr almost weekly - I'm at 76 now. And 63 contacts on Flickr.
It makes me feel abit uncomfortable and a bit self-conscious. That there's someone out there reading/watching/listening to what I have to say.
Puts a bit of pressure on my sometimes. Especially after a new follow/add/like. I feel like now I have to make this person feel that they've made the right choice by following/adding me as their friend/contact/whatever. Needless to say that only lasts a short while, then I'm back on my level again.
I really appreciate all the people that use their free will and right to choose, and click on that follow/add/like button.
Really appreciate it.
*this started as a status update on Facebook. Then I couldn't find the Add Note link. So I thought why not put it on my blog, since it's gonna spread all over the other social networks anyway? So that covers that. Happy 2012 and beyond!
Be.
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The pressure to be cool(er). Comes and goes.
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