tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post1172269615974625043..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: What I Learned from a Month off FacebookCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-62264520469541245272017-10-16T09:47:43.380-05:002017-10-16T09:47:43.380-05:00I'm definitely going to be limiting my time on...I'm definitely going to be limiting my time on FB in the future.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://starlightloverthings.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow">เย็ดสาว</a>UplayOnlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056159688537638797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-62241536063165940932017-08-30T07:20:56.878-05:002017-08-30T07:20:56.878-05:00Erik, yes, enjoyed them.
Mark, Been feeling like ...Erik, yes, enjoyed them.<br /><br />Mark, Been feeling like I'm going mad recently myself. Or the world isCharles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-68495301701612152932017-08-26T05:04:19.590-05:002017-08-26T05:04:19.590-05:00I limit my FB time to one 2-3 hour block per day. ...I limit my FB time to one 2-3 hour block per day. that is more than enough and if it's less that's OK too. I like sitting these days doing nothing, thinking nothing of import and quietly going mad.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-77237184394975198682017-08-22T12:43:08.276-05:002017-08-22T12:43:08.276-05:00Cool observations, Charles! (as well as interestin...Cool observations, Charles! (as well as interesting comments)<br /><br />Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-21039992338019775692017-08-20T12:44:18.540-05:002017-08-20T12:44:18.540-05:00Shadow, that is unfortunate for sure.Shadow, that is unfortunate for sure.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-56650975456636603442017-08-18T10:52:43.624-05:002017-08-18T10:52:43.624-05:00The only thing wrong with your decision is the fac...The only thing wrong with your decision is the fact that you're being 'forced' to utilize a (monitored) platform created by society for nefarious reasons...<br /><br />Good luck and may your sales increase, blessings and have a happy weekend *smiles*<br />Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-32154774553353004922017-08-17T13:23:46.702-05:002017-08-17T13:23:46.702-05:00Words, I'm definitely going to be limiting my ...Words, I'm definitely going to be limiting my time on FB in the future.<br /><br />Cuban, that is best. :)<br />Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-29797497457635803152017-08-17T09:41:16.559-05:002017-08-17T09:41:16.559-05:00I ration my FB time. I always tell myself that I a...I ration my FB time. I always tell myself that I am in control. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-9334116760491236572017-08-17T09:06:36.579-05:002017-08-17T09:06:36.579-05:00I was on facebook for a while - haven't been o...I was on facebook for a while - haven't been on it for years now. I like blogging, though.<br /><br />Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.WordsPoeticallyWorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932809387878012226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-66967701687277878652017-08-17T07:53:07.145-05:002017-08-17T07:53:07.145-05:00Cloudia, similar thinking, I imagine
Del, thanks,...Cloudia, similar thinking, I imagine<br /><br />Del, thanks, man. I appreciate the heads up.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-80067738763306981392017-08-16T20:19:35.542-05:002017-08-16T20:19:35.542-05:00What you said here about your sales and your conne...What you said here about your sales and your connections to other writers, editors and publishers is the ONLY reason I keep my FB account. I find it to be a generally negative influence in my life, but if I'm to sell anything, communicate with anyone or find out anything I need to maintain my presence there. Check out tumblr and ello for continued social media outlets without all the poison and dram.Del Stonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-48663726004158796962017-08-16T11:58:41.468-05:002017-08-16T11:58:41.468-05:00Thanks for sharing the results of your research wh...Thanks for sharing the results of your research which resonate with my own findings, CharlesCloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-89831163861518542882017-08-15T13:52:49.686-05:002017-08-15T13:52:49.686-05:00Bernard, thanks, man. I don't know if I have t...Bernard, thanks, man. I don't know if I have the strength for more than fb<br /><br />Oscar, it isn't easy to find that time.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-43272247199812499492017-08-15T13:19:49.164-05:002017-08-15T13:19:49.164-05:00I'm on Facebook, but barely able to keep it li...I'm on Facebook, but barely able to keep it live. I've been thinking I'll add more stuff, but I just don't hae the time.Oscar Casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328166606910469945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-83736816100494977132017-08-15T12:54:32.461-05:002017-08-15T12:54:32.461-05:00Facebook is still the only way I can stay in touch...Facebook is still the only way I can stay in touch with family and friends from all over the country. In the writing part, marketing on Facebook keeps your name and novels out there. Name recognition and the Amazon marketplace blend into an unending 'Catch 22'. Add to it the need to have a presence on all the other social sites, and the actual endeavor to do so, provides many opportunities to hone writing skills, thinking, and networking. I'm glad to see you back, my friend.BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-59137126924591422782017-08-15T10:57:31.664-05:002017-08-15T10:57:31.664-05:00David J., Now I also know that I'm not going t...David J., Now I also know that I'm not going to lose all the friends and groups I've found if I do take a break.<br /><br />Blogoratti, gotta have some breaks indeed.<br /><br />Patti, lol. Yes. but my talk show would be almost all about booksCharles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-24031001669299525192017-08-15T07:23:11.554-05:002017-08-15T07:23:11.554-05:00This was an interesting post to read. I generally ...This was an interesting post to read. I generally only intend to spend a minute or two on facebook and then end up spending 15. I too often use it to vent about politics. I use it the way I used to use my blog--to talk about books, movies, etc. Now my blog commenters are too few to bother with starting a topic. But on facebook I still can. I guess what I want is a talk show. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-36568307183599531992017-08-15T05:02:02.956-05:002017-08-15T05:02:02.956-05:00Being off social media is needed in this age and t...Being off social media is needed in this age and time. Not a very active user on Facebook though, but I see where you are coming from. Warm greetings!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-57522356841637476382017-08-15T02:01:52.653-05:002017-08-15T02:01:52.653-05:00All good cases for for the pro's and con's...All good cases for for the pro's and con's.<br /><br />Its funny but unless I'm releasing a book that day and FB about it with a new release - I never see much help out of facebook as far as book sales go.<br /><br />I think the longest break I have taken from the platform since I got on was for my honeymoon - so maybe I was off for two weeks? It was weird at first not checking, but like you I got used to it and then was overwhelmed at the notifications when I got back.nephite blood spartan hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092519999184585295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-24814967483516616292017-08-14T18:24:41.193-05:002017-08-14T18:24:41.193-05:00Jessica, Coaching others seems to help me most tim...Jessica, Coaching others seems to help me most times, but sometimes it can take a lot of time.<br /><br />Liane, it's always hard to know. So many variables in sales.<br /><br />Sidney, yes, I did a fair amount more reading but also ended up playing more video games, which didn't help.<br /><br />Sage, see you there, my friend<br />Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-57829195988309597972017-08-14T18:21:09.177-05:002017-08-14T18:21:09.177-05:00I am spending five days without TV and limited int...I am spending five days without TV and limited internet and while I have done a lot of reading, writing and planning (my goal) I would have done more without internet! Good list of what you experienced and see you back on Facebook!sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-42258551874967121502017-08-14T14:34:38.809-05:002017-08-14T14:34:38.809-05:00I have a friend who just took social media off her...I have a friend who just took social media off her devices to get more reading done. It is, for me, always tempting while reading to pick up a phone and glance at what's new on the timeline. That harms the immersive experience of a book to be sure.Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284680909152676159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-43737179816159098472017-08-14T14:15:34.909-05:002017-08-14T14:15:34.909-05:00Interesting. I've been wanting to do exactly t...Interesting. I've been wanting to do exactly that for some time.<br /><br />The nosedive in sales might be completely unrelated. I have quite a few indie titles under various pen names and over the last few weeks sales, which had been consistent since the end of January, took a dive. So maybe it's some other factor at play?Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-54085104097011214412017-08-14T14:13:05.756-05:002017-08-14T14:13:05.756-05:00I wondered where you were. I beefed up my FBing ti...I wondered where you were. I beefed up my FBing time. But I have very little to market these days and not blogging at all. I can't figure out what I'm doing. Actually spending too much time "coaching" others. I hope to put that to an end very soon and get back to my own writing. Glad you're back!Jessica Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320362797117599955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-145694367507604312017-08-14T09:52:49.253-05:002017-08-14T09:52:49.253-05:00Angie, Oh, definitely a hassle to keep up with tha...Angie, Oh, definitely a hassle to keep up with that sort of thing. But I think the last couple of stories I sold would not have even been submitted without some kind of announcement on FB. <br /><br />G.B., I'm probably going to do some things along that line, limiting it.<br /><br />Roth, really, I didn't know that.<br />Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.com