Today my blog is slightly different, so if you are into social networking and for business opportunities on Facebook, Twitter, or one of the other online networks read on.

Some social networkers create good meaningful relationships, or they just plain know it all and take people for granted, or don’t listen to anything anyone else says, or get offended or on the offensive if someone else makes a comment, however, clear it may be written. Some don't think they should respond to a direct comment for whatever reason - probably don't think it necessary. The English language defies many, as sentences can be interpreted in a number of ways. And by the way I realize my own personal circumstances though private, are far from perfect. Stretching into unchartered territory to claim my piece of the action as well as some of you guys is a go situation whether for fun or for future business relationships. I use social interaction for pleasure and growth as well!

Nine out of ten social networkers bounce from one comment to another due to time constraints and often misinterpret the real meaning of a sentence, or assume an understanding of what the writer might have been thinking. It can lead to confusion while affecting relationships to the extent that the majority of social networking gurus get accustomed to a certain type of chit chat when indeed the oddball fits into one of the categories in the previous paragraph. Recently I have come to the finale that it’s a reality that needs some clarification.

What happened to having a personality? Is it wrong to reword in an unexpected way to be creative, and seek open debate only to find others misinterpret and condemn, or don’t answer? Foreigners often have difficulty writing in English, so it stands to reason one would get confused. As an example I wrote, ‘does anyone have anything interesting to say on Twitter? Or is it just me?’ That’s right no one responded, or continued with a debate. A few minutes later I said, ‘I am about to take a nap for lack of intelligent conversation’, and even that didn’t spark a wink. Perhaps I really am a jerk! Facebook walls are full of agreeing, sucking up to, or yes remarks. Is there something wrong with having an honest negative opinion? People prefer positive responses to their posts. Can you blame them? It is a fact of life that people who agree are the ones we feel more comfortable around.

What really bugs me with social networking is so many people nowadays just promote, promote, promote like nobody’s business thinking that the more they promote will equal more business opportunities. I'm personally in a phase of experimentation to see if social networking for business really works, but I believe it's a balance thing - not 100% promotion. That might seem the readers’ choice, but the fact of the matter is those using Twitter for friendship purposes can get pretty fed up with repetitive undistinguishable links, but they don’t forget a face. It wouldn’t go amiss if there were fewer efforts made to secure hits on URL shortening, which in my opinion is a bit of a farce.

I don’t know if they are all the same, but the one I’m using showed over twenty hits every time a new tweet was up on my home page. They became obvious as soon as I went to manage mine. I checked my site analytics the following day and less than twenty total hits had been to my site, so it just goes to show it is part of the illusion. Perhaps though it is because it takes some 20 seconds to register a website when it is opened online. Someone will have to cite me on that idea. Those online marketers that suck on it sometimes end up chasing the white fairy, and I don't want it to be me!   

I don’t want to offend although I probably will, but such naivety makes me realize there are plenty of scum bags who profit from uninformed people like you or me. So the obvious question is; am I wasting my time? Time is money or health depending on how you see it. You either love it or hate it and as it's the craze right now it makes sense to to try it!