Comments on: 3 Things I’ve Learned About Friends, Fans, and Facebook

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:17:25 +0000

Thanks, Mo. I hope I earn the honor.

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:16:44 +0000

Hi, Lesley.

Don’t think of it as a fan page. That’s just what Facebook calls it.

Think of it as a resource page for those who enjoy your work and share your interests. Then do two things: 1) Be a resource, and 2) point your readers to other good resources.

By: kari m.

kari m. — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:37:59 +0000

Hi Ken. I started to read your posts recently and I love them! Thank you. Such inspiration to find in them. When it comes to separating friends, family from fans etc., I think that connecting with people online is a lot like in offline reality; people too attached to us tend to see us for what we are in a relationship with them, whereas people not so close relate mostly to our work.

I will keep following along at your blog.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:55:42 +0000

Thanks for this post, it is something I’ve been mulling over. I have a problem getting past making something where someone can become a fan of me… I like my blog because if people are reading or following or have added me to their RSS feed it is a blind thing where I don’t have to see it (I guess I’m nervous about making a fan page and then nobody comes!).

I do like the idea of it being separate, especially since I try to keep my FB friends manageable – I’ve managed to keep my friend count down to people I really want to keep in touch with.
.-= Lesley´s last blog ..Just What Am I Painting, Anyway? =-.

By: Mo

Mo — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:01:24 +0000

Hey Ken,

Perfect! I will admit I get really perturbed when I add a new friend – as a friend by your definition above – and they spam me with all of their non-friend type of stuff. I’ve had to delete some people because of it unfortunately. The fan page is the place to do that! Whether or not they know it your friends and family will appreciate you for this!!!

Anyway you’ve been added – I’m a fan.

Cheers,
Mo

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:19:28 +0000

And you can always invite people from one world into your other one.

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:19:00 +0000

I didn’t know it at first, Sheila, but now I do. I’m like you. I like having a double life.

By: Steven | The Emotion Machine

Steven | The Emotion Machine — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:08:53 +0000

Interesting post. I just recently created a Facebook page for my blog, and one of my good friends became a fan of it. There are also some bloggers I have become friends with on Facebook. I admit, the line is a blurry one, and I definitely share your hesitation in publishing stuff from my blog on my regular Facebook page. .-= Steven | The Emotion Machine´s last blog ..How To Combat Work Overload =-.

By: Jane Snell Copes

Jane Snell Copes — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:31:13 +0000

Good plan!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:38:46 +0000

This post is very helpful and clarifies the fine lines between family, friends and fans in terms of social media. When I first started putting my creative stuff out there, I was surprised by the lack of interest from family and friends. Once in a while someone would ask, Have you been published? All I wanted to do was talk about the ideas and concepts behind the creativity. Now I am content and like keeping it separate. Thanks!
.-= Sheila´s last blog ..Fishegg # 73 Rorschach – Psychology =-.