Comments on: Reflections Of A Digital Immigrant Gone Semi-Native: An Embarrassment Of Riches

By: Lexy Martin

Lexy Martin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:27:23 +0000

Thanks for this Naomi — as always astute. As more of a data analyst type, I’ve always found that my brain which is slightly older than yours can’t do both data analysis AND keep up with tweeting. I just can’t make that brain functioning leap. I even blogged on this dilemma here: http://lexymartin.blogspot.com/2009/11/data-analysis-does-not-breed-good.html I’ve also noticed recently that I drive myself bonkers thinking in chunks when I take breaks from data analysis activities. Thinking in chunks…somehow sounds like throwing up! One thing I do notice is that I have to flexible as to how I keep in touch with my kids/extended family as they evolve into new forms of communication, so I know I will just keep on learning. Like you, I love the phone, or heavens….face to face which gives me the option for a hug, best of all. So, don’t forget that media and that we love to SEE you too!

By: How to Steal Time for Social Media

How to Steal Time for Social Media — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:45:38 +0000

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By: Reflections Of A Digital Immigrant Gone Semi-Native: Professional Value Of Social Technology

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:09:33 +0000

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By: How To Simplify Your Social Media Life | HRM Today

How To Simplify Your Social Media Life | HRM Today — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:07:24 +0000

[...] check on occasion. I read a great post by fellow blogger Naomi Bloom where she lays out her own personal social technology policy for 2010. I recommend checking it out because it makes sense that we would each need to do this in order [...]

By: Kay Mason

Kay Mason — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:57:02 +0000

Naomi – Like you I have been trying to keep up with the various social networks. I do like to keep facebook for family and friends so if a business contact tries to connect with me on facebook I usually send them a linked in invite instead. I do want to keep the two things separate and have found this works for me. I do agree with your logic though and admire you for presenting this in such a constructive way. Lots of food for thought!! I hope the shoulder continues to improve.

By: Steve Bogner

Steve Bogner — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:20:42 +0000

Good points Naomi! Focusing on the activities that bring us value, and finding methods that match our temperament and time requires some time & effort. Now that sounds like advice I give to my clients(!) Just because something works for someone else, doesn’t mean it will work for you…

By: Naomi Bloom

Naomi Bloom — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:59:20 +0000

I so appreciate that my own challenges with social technology aren’t mine alone. While some of my colleagues manage to do seventeen things at once, to absorb many information streams concurrently, even the most digital native among us must still make choices about when/when/where/how/to what purpose/with what controls they plug into all that’s available. Glad to contribute to that conversation — and there’s more to come as I continue my journey in socialtechland.

By: Naomi Bloom

Naomi Bloom — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:56:35 +0000

Digital native that you are, thank you for listening to the perspective of those who aren’t. I love ReadWriteWeb even if only some of the coverage is relevant for me/my clients. Looks like social tech is serving both of us very well and with enough overlap of interests to connect us.

By: Marshall Kirkpatrick

Marshall Kirkpatrick — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:10:21 +0000

I must admit I can’t relate – but I enjoyed reading this and am glad I follow you on Twitter so I can some times see stuff like this! Best wishes!

By: Bruce Kneuer

Bruce Kneuer — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:12:59 +0000

I very fitting piece for so many of us. I should like to add that your comments resonate at our home as well, as I now find myself telling one or more of of the children to kindly consider using the “old-fashioned” phone to talk with someone, rather than leave posts or emails or someother digital footprint! And what makes matters worse is that we taught them to have have too extensive a vocabulary, as they respond with something about “Luddite”