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#ChSocM Tweetchat: June 19, 2012

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9:00	Denise205:  Don't want to be late? Time to check in for this week's #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:00 Denise205

9:00	chsocm:  @ohxjulie It's the Twitter version, so it's only 140 seconds [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:00 chsocm

9:00	KeepSetting:  @Denise205 So is this a Blues style chat or more rock and roll? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:00 KeepSetting

9:00	StacieSuedkamp:  RT @denise205: Don't want to be late? Time to check in for this week's #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:00 StacieSuedkamp

9:00	Denise205:  Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining in for the first time. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:00 Denise205

9:01	singingcarolyn:  Going into #chsocm TweetChat. Tonight we're talking about blogging-feel free to join or ignore me for the next hour. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:01 singingcarolyn

9:01	LuckyCharm333:  Might want to mute me for an hour or so -- or join us in a chat! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:01 LuckyCharm333

9:01	Denise205:  @KeepSetting I'll let you know after the fact. Hopefully more jazzy. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:01 Denise205

9:01	LuckyCharm333:  RT @Denise205: Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining in for the first time. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:01 LuckyCharm333

9:01	Denise205:  If this is your first tweetchat ever, please don’t get discouraged by the pace! Ask if you need help. We’re a friendly group. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:01 Denise205

9:02	paulsteinbrueck:  @Denise205 Hi everyone! Denise, thanks for facilitating tonight's discussion. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:02 paulsteinbrueck

9:02	EMarieAH:  I'm finally at a #chsocm Tweetchat! Does take me one of the cool kids? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:02 EMarieAH

9:03	Denise205:  Hi @paulsteinbrueck @LuckyCharm333 @singingcarolyn, and all others joining #chsocm! [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:03 Denise205

9:03	VAis4lovers:  RT @singingcarolyn: Going into #chsocm TweetChat. Tonight were talking about blogging-feel free 2 join or ignore me for the next hr. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:03 VAis4lovers

9:03	LuckyCharm333:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @Denise205 Hi everyone! Denise, thanks for facilitating tonights discussion. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:03 LuckyCharm333

9:03	Denise205:  @EMarieAH Yes! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:03 Denise205

9:03	Denise205:  We’ll get started in a minute with self-introductions, but as ever, we start with prayer. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:03 Denise205

9:03	singingcarolyn:  @Denise205 @paulsteinbrueck @LuckyCharm333 Hi back! I missed the last couple of chats and am glad to be here! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:03 singingcarolyn

9:03	Denise205:  Almighty & merciful God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:03 Denise205

9:04	Denise205:  We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:04 Denise205

9:04	skenow:  RT @Denise205: Don't want to be late? Time to check in for this week's chat #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:04 skenow

9:04	Denise205:  We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:04 Denise205

9:05	NickiinNY:  Amen! "@Denise205: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm" [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:05 NickiinNY

9:05	ttennheat:  Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:05 ttennheat

9:05	StacieSuedkamp:  RT @denise205: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:05 StacieSuedkamp

9:05	Denise205:  Next up: self-intros. Please let everyone know how you currently use social media—or want to. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:05 Denise205

9:05	LuckyCharm333:  Amen! *waves to all* #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:05 LuckyCharm333

9:06	alanrud:  "@singingcarolyn:Going into #chsocm TweetChat. Tonight we're talking about blogging-feel free to join or ignore me for the next hour" Me too [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:06 alanrud

9:06	Denise205:  We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:06 Denise205

9:06	singingcarolyn:  RT @Denise205: We give thanks for this & every opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:06 singingcarolyn

9:07	Denise205:  Kindly remember we’re here to share with & support one another. No chat-time public pitches of products/services. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:07 Denise205

9:07	Denise205:  OK, enough fine print. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:07 Denise205

9:08	Denise205:  Moderating this chat: @Denise205, work on Web content for Catholic publisher in Chicago, interest in Ignatian spirituality #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:08 Denise205

9:09	Denise205:  @iamepiscopalian Waving back! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:09 Denise205

9:11	Denise205:  Tonight's chat topics inspired by some conversations I've had this week and a post mentioned earlier today about blogging #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:11 Denise205

9:11	Denise205:  Tonight’s #chsocm takes as its jumping-off point a recent post by @chrisbrogan, A Primer for Blogging: http://bit.ly/LhBcNL [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:11 Denise205

9:12	CandiceBenbow:  #chsocm Hay yall. I'll be an observer tonight. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:12 CandiceBenbow

9:13	Denise205:  @CandiceBenbow Observers always welcome along with more active participants! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 Denise205

9:13	rev_david:  @CandiceBenbow Hey Candice! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 rev_david

9:13	MeredithGould:  @StacieSuedkamp Be careful for what you wish! Gotta have a very solid, strong faith to work for the institutional church! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 MeredithGould

9:13	Denise205:  Don’t worry if you don’t blog; much of the advice applies to other forms of social media. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 Denise205

9:13	iamepiscopalian:  Curating the digital frontier for The Episcopal Church #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 iamepiscopalian

9:13	VAis4lovers:  @MeredithGould Uh, not stalking you or anything...promise :-) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 VAis4lovers

9:13	rev_david:  @MeredithGould Hey Meredith - Feels like we haven't chatted in a while. How are things? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:13 rev_david

9:14	Denise205:  @rev_david Hello! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 Denise205

9:14	MeredithGould:  @VAis4lovers ;-) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 MeredithGould

9:14	Denise205:  OK, ready for T1? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 Denise205

9:14	rev_david:  @Denise205 Hey Denise, Looking forward to being moederated by you tonight! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 rev_david

9:14	NickiinNY:  Guess I'll have to look at the transcript tomorrow. Having trouble getting tweets for #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 NickiinNY

9:14	Denise205:  T1: Which rule from the list do you think is the most helpful advice for #chsocm? [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 Denise205

9:14	MeredithGould:  @rev_david We haven't! We have to fix that, Wedding Boy. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 MeredithGould

9:14	ofredrick:  ecumenical stewardship educator, laity #UMC #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 ofredrick

9:14	Purchal:  Hi folks! An TEC priest, and wannabe coffeehouse mystic here! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:14 Purchal

9:15	Jill42:  RT@iamepiscopalian: Curating the digital frontier for The Episcopal Church #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:15 Jill42

9:15	WilGafney:  I'm on a bit of a hiatus from all of my blogs but getting back in the water. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:15 WilGafney

9:16	ttennheat:  A1: No. 20. You're doing it wrong. So is everyone else. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:16 ttennheat

9:16	Denise205:  @NickiinNY Tweetchat? It's a bit goofy for me too tonight, so I moved to Tweetdeck. But the transcript will be an option. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:16 Denise205

9:16	singingcarolyn:  T1: Step 1. Get a blog. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:16 singingcarolyn

9:16	rev_david:  RT @Denise205: T1: Which rule from the list do you think is the most helpful advice for #chsocm? [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:16 rev_david

9:16	ohxjulie:  T1: SPELL CHECK. Seriously, if I'm reading a blog and come across typos too often, I unfollow that blog. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:16 ohxjulie

9:17	MeredithGould:  T1 Rule #4: start by planning to publish 1 post/wk. Most bloggers over commit and then crash. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:17 MeredithGould

9:17	iamepiscopalian:  T1: 2. Pick an area of focus, but one that has broad sides. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:17 iamepiscopalian

9:17	rev_david:  T1 - The best way to write better is to read more. Second best: write more (often). #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:17 rev_david

9:17	LuckyCharm333:  T1: I'm leaning toward #12. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:17 LuckyCharm333

9:17	jonassink:  @Denise205 No. 10 is a HUGE pet peeve. Presumes people are hanging on your every word. Chances are? No. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:17 jonassink

9:17	ohxjulie:  T1: Also, "You're doing it wrong. So is everyone else." Takes away the pressure of thinking there's some formula for blog success. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:17 ohxjulie

9:17	singingcarolyn:  If you missed it, here is the link to the post. http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:17 singingcarolyn

9:18	iamepiscopalian:  T1: 7. Spell-check. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 iamepiscopalian

9:18	paulsteinbrueck:  @Denise205 T1: #3 start writing #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 paulsteinbrueck

9:18	StacieSuedkamp:  RT @singingcarolyn: If you missed it, here is the link to the post. http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 StacieSuedkamp

9:18	NickiinNY:  @Denise205 I'm actually using twitter app on my phone tonight. It's a mess. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 NickiinNY

9:18	MeredithGould:  @iamepiscopalian Bad spellers of the world untie! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 MeredithGould

9:18	rev_david:  @iamepiscopalian Yes! Speling is so very imporant! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:18 rev_david

9:19	Denise205:  @StacieSuedkamp Yes, I was just explaining that to a blogger the other day! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 Denise205

9:19	iamepiscopalian:  T1: 17. Pictures are a great place to start a post idea. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 iamepiscopalian

9:19	VAis4lovers:  T1: 2. Picking an area of focus seems like a good idea but I'm not sure what an area with "broad sides" looks like. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 VAis4lovers

9:19	EMarieAH:  T1: Start writing. It's intimidating to many ppl. Me - hard to find my writing voice. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 EMarieAH

9:19	ttennheat:  @rev_david funny #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 ttennheat

9:19	Denise205:  @ohxjulie The English major in me applauds! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 Denise205

9:19	paulsteinbrueck:  @Denise205 I like #12 too... Do NOT get hung up on the tech. Get hung up on passion. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 paulsteinbrueck

9:19	LuckyCharm333:  @MeredithGould I actually saw a website proclaiming "United Untied Methodist Church." #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 LuckyCharm333

9:19	Denise205:  RT @StacieSuedkamp: T1: I think my favorite is #12. Do NOT get hung up on the tech. Get hung up on passion. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 Denise205

9:19	skenow:  T1 - Best advice for bloggers "Do NOT get hung up on the tech. Get hung up on passion." #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:19 skenow

9:20	MeredithGould:  @LuckyCharm333 That works! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:20 MeredithGould

9:20	Denise205:  RT @singingcarolyn: If you missed it, here is the link to the post. http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:20 Denise205

9:20	ohxjulie:  @Denise205 My mom is an editor, so I grew up with a deep-seated fear of and respect for the red pen ;] #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:20 ohxjulie

9:20	rev_david:  If you're blogging about tech, shouldn't you get hung up on the tech? I mean, isn't that the passion? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:20 rev_david

9:20	StacieSuedkamp:  @VAis4lovers I think of this like a food blog. Green/Healthy Eating vs. a blog that's Healthy Desserts made with only 3 ingredients. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:20 StacieSuedkamp

9:21	MeredithGould:  @ohxjulie Mine too -- my mother was a copyeditor & my father a copywriter & marketing guy. What chance did I have?? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:21 MeredithGould

9:21	DioFW:  #1 Get a Blog. Anywhere. But it has to have social share buttons. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:21 DioFW

9:21	Denise205:  RT @VAis4lovers: T1: ..not sure what an area with "broad sides" looks like. #chsocm >What say you, fellow chatters? [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:21 Denise205

9:21	alanrud:  @Denise205 T1: Don't take yourself too seriously. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:21 alanrud

9:22	StacieSuedkamp:  T1: I think my favorite is #12. Do NOT get hung up on the tech. Get hung up on passion. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 StacieSuedkamp

9:22	jonassink:  @DioFW If it doesn't have social share options it isn't a legitimate platform. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 jonassink

9:22	iamepiscopalian:  @rev_david I think he means the tech of the blog platform, settings, etc. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 iamepiscopalian

9:22	MeredithGould:  T1 Contrarian view: Get hung up on the tech, if the tech is clarity in writing & design that makes stuff readable. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 MeredithGould

9:22	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david OK, there's your exception & excuse to break that rule. :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 paulsteinbrueck

9:22	LuckyCharm333:  @rev_david To me that means don't obsess over fancy formatting, getting just the right margins etc., but focus on content. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 LuckyCharm333

9:22	juliegozali:  A Primer for Blogging: #14 "Don’t copy other people’s style. Copy their proliferation" http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 juliegozali

9:22	VAis4lovers:  @LuckyCharm333 @StacieSuedkamp Try to avoid being either too narrow or too broad. I get it. Thanks! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 VAis4lovers

9:22	EMarieAH:  @DioFW Very important!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 EMarieAH

9:22	LuckyCharm333:  @Denise205 I think it means not being too narrow, giving yourself a little latitude while still having some sort of theme. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:22 LuckyCharm333

9:23	rev_david:  @iamepiscopalian @luckycharm333 Yes, I figured. I just thought that was an odd rule for, you know, a tech blogger. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:23 rev_david

9:23	WilGafney:  @EMarieAH Do you mean for the layout? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:23 WilGafney

9:23	rev_david:  RT @MeredithGould: T1 Contrarian view: Get hung up on the tech, if the tech is clarity in writing & design that makes stuff readable #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:23 rev_david

9:23	skenow:  When do you think Blogging 101 will replace Composition 101 in colleges and universities? #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:23 skenow

9:24	Denise205:  @jonassink Say more about why not? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 Denise205

9:24	EMarieAH:  @WilGafney no the "broad sides" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 EMarieAH

9:24	Vida_Jay:  Hi everyone. its been awhile. On mobile from Starbucks so will just listen in tonite. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 Vida_Jay

9:24	DioFW:  @EMarieAH #chsocm and oft-overlooked [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 DioFW

9:24	LuckyCharm333:  <--is getting way too hung up on the tech building a website for my military ministry, losing sight of content. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 LuckyCharm333

9:24	ohxjulie:  @EMarieAH For churchy people, maybe things like theology from a feminist POV, reflections on seeing God in pop culture, etc. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 ohxjulie

9:24	RevEverett:  Hey team! Greetings from the subway in Boston. I'm Laura a UCC pastor serving a council of churches. Glad to be here with #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 RevEverett

9:24	rev_david:  @MeredithGould I welcome an editor's eye. For the love of all that is wholey, save me from myself! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:24 rev_david

9:25	MeredithGould:  Writing for the web is not the same as writing for print. Anything online (blog, website) is also a visual medium, so design counts. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 MeredithGould

9:25	thecatholiccoup:  Does this chat still occur? I haven't been to it in weeks!! #slacker #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 thecatholiccoup

9:25	StacieSuedkamp:  RT @rev_david: @MeredithGould I welcome an editor's eye. For the love of all that is wholey, save me from myself! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 StacieSuedkamp

9:25	skenow:  @MeredithGould maybe it should be seminary course, too. #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 skenow

9:25	Denise205:  @skenow As a fan of good writing across all platforms, hopefully never. Blogging isn't for everyone, but everyone should get a taste how. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 Denise205

9:25	EMarieAH:  As in picking an area of focus but with broad sides. What are ppl's areas of focus? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 EMarieAH

9:25	MeredithGould:  @thecatholiccoup This chat is almost a year old! #slacker #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 MeredithGould

9:25	alanrud:  @MeredithGould I welcome free editing from readers! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:25 alanrud

9:26	Purchal:  @skenow I think the years to come will be interesting in regards to writing courses. #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 Purchal

9:26	ohxjulie:  @ttennheat I (not-so) secretly want to write blogs on both of those topics... #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 ohxjulie

9:26	jaytheson:  Thanks for resharing. RT @singingcarolyn: If you missed it, here is the link to the post. http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 jaytheson

9:26	thecatholiccoup:  @MeredithGould w00t!! I've been forgetful in attending :( I miss it though #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 thecatholiccoup

9:26	Denise205:  @thecatholiccoup We're still here! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 Denise205

9:26	paulsteinbrueck:  @EMarieAH Mine at Christian Web Trends is Ministry & the web. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 paulsteinbrueck

9:26	alanrud:  T2 please? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 alanrud

9:26	AnjWiley:  I obsess over design, layout, buttons. when finished i am too tired to write. By the time I look at it again, it needs freshened up! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 AnjWiley

9:26	jaytheson:  Sorry all popping in a little late. [Resume Lurking] #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 jaytheson

9:26	Denise205:  RT @EMarieAH: As in picking an area of focus but with broad sides. What are ppl's areas of focus? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:26 Denise205

9:27	Purchal:  RT @MeredithGould Writing for the web is not the same as writing for print Anything online is also a visual medium, so design counts #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:27 Purchal

9:27	AnjWiley:  @MeredithGould When is it's 1st birthday? #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:27 AnjWiley

9:27	Denise205:  T2: What would you add or subtract from the list? Why? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:27 Denise205

9:27	Denise205:  Would help if the moderator remembered the hashtag! :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:27 Denise205

9:27	MeredithGould:  @EMarieAH My focus varies depending on the blog. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:27 MeredithGould

9:27	WilGafney:  @GodsNaturalDiva For some reason I'm not counting my sermon blog. Just thinking of the ones I write when I'm "moved." #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:27 WilGafney

9:28	jonassink:  @EMarieAH @Denise205 art and theology, especially re: church use in worship. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:28 jonassink

9:28	MeredithGould:  @AnjWiley July 5th, I believe. Will need to look it up again on our FB timeline. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:28 MeredithGould

9:28	rev_david:  RT @Denise205: T2: What would you add or subtract from the list? Why? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:28 rev_david

9:28	MeredithGould:  RT @Denise205: T2: What would you add or subtract from the list? Why? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:28 MeredithGould

9:29	ohxjulie:  T2: I would add "Invite conversation." It seems simple, but some blogs are written in a way that deters me from commenting. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 ohxjulie

9:29	Purchal:  LOL RT @Denise205 Would help if the moderator remembered the hashtag! :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 Purchal

9:29	paulsteinbrueck:  @Denise205 T2: I'd add "Have an opinion." People want advice/analysis not just info. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 paulsteinbrueck

9:29	LuckyCharm333:  T2: #15, I'm on the fence. If struck by sudden inspiration, whip one off, but sometimes careful posts are very popular too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 LuckyCharm333

9:29	ttennheat:  A2: I actually think it's a great list. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 ttennheat

9:29	jonassink:  @Denise205 write for yourself, if you're interesting followers will find you. Don't be a "seeker-sensitive" blogger! =) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 jonassink

9:29	WilGafney:  #chsocm T2: Don't write under pressure to have a set number of posts a week. Write when you feel it. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 WilGafney

9:29	Denise205:  @ohxjulie So how do we invite conversation on a blog? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 Denise205

9:29	ohxjulie:  T2: Because what's the point of social media if there's no conversation? Then it might as well be print material. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:29 ohxjulie

9:30	Denise205:  @ohxjulie Or, what deters you from commenting? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:30 Denise205

9:30	StacieSuedkamp:  Ask for opinions in comments - encourage dialogue. RT @Denise205: @ohxjulie So how do we invite conversation on a blog? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:30 StacieSuedkamp

9:30	ttennheat:  I like @ohxjulie addition. Oh, and I really hate wanting to comment on a blog and not having the option. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:30 ttennheat

9:30	Denise205:  T3: What deters you from commenting on a blog or inspires you to comment? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:30 Denise205

9:30	MeredithGould:  RT @Denise205: T3: What deters you from commenting on a blog or inspires you to comment? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:30 MeredithGould

9:30	jonassink:  @MeredithGould in service of a larger point, I get that. But if it's simply "sorry I've been busy" I think it sounds self-important. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:30 jonassink

9:31	rev_david:  RT @Denise205: T3: What deters you from commenting on a blog or inspires you to comment? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 rev_david

9:31	ohxjulie:  @Denise205 When a blogger claims to have the answers and clearly won't engage with differing opinions. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 ohxjulie

9:31	iamepiscopalian:  T2: I've met Brogan, he's very interesting. His notion that none of theses rules are rules, so go ahead, break them is liberating. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 iamepiscopalian

9:31	VAis4lovers:  RT @ohxjulie: T2: Because whats the point of social media if theres no conversation? Then it might as well be print material. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 VAis4lovers

9:31	thecatholiccoup:  Is there a list we are referring to? #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 thecatholiccoup

9:31	WilGafney:  @Denise205 @ohxjulie Engage your readers comments. Make it easy for them to comment while watching out for trolls. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 WilGafney

9:31	rev_david:  T3 - If it is a hassle to sign up to comment, I just won't. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 rev_david

9:31	thecatholiccoup:  T3: CAPTCHA PHRASES! I HATE THEM!! #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 thecatholiccoup

9:31	iamepiscopalian:  RT @rev_david: T3 - If it is a hassle to sign up to comment, I just won't. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:31 iamepiscopalian

9:32	skenow:  @thecatholiccoup http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/ #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 skenow

9:32	LuckyCharm333:  @thecatholiccoup http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 LuckyCharm333

9:32	MeredithGould:  T3 I actually won't comment if there are a gazillion comments, most of which are polarizing spew. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 MeredithGould

9:32	ohxjulie:  @Denise205 Also, some bloggers support their angry and rude followers who defend the blogger no matter what. I never comment there. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 ohxjulie

9:32	Denise205:  @MeredithGould I knew you'd remove that one! But it's a pet peeve of mine to see them. Haven't seen the value #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 Denise205

9:32	AnjWiley:  Agreed! RT @rev_david: T3 - If it is a hassle to sign up to comment, I just wont. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 AnjWiley

9:32	thecatholiccoup:  @skenow TY!!! #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 thecatholiccoup

9:32	EMarieAH:  T3: Inspires: a good question or a provocative post that ends with a ? like "what about you?" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 EMarieAH

9:32	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 Of the "sorry I didn't write" posts? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 MeredithGould

9:32	Purchal:  RT @ohxjulie @Denise205 When a blogger claims to have the answers and clearly won't engage with differing opinions. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 Purchal

9:32	WilGafney:  #chsocm T3: I comment if I'm *really* passionate about something. Mostly I don't 'cause of the volume of media I consume vs time constraints [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:32 WilGafney

9:33	alanrud:  @Denise205 T3: Trolls #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:33 alanrud

9:33	LuckyCharm333:  RT @MeredithGould: T3 I actually wont comment if there are a gazillion comments, most of which are polarizing spew. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:33 LuckyCharm333

9:33	Denise205:  @ttennheat I hate being forced to comment via Facebook login. That's when a blogger loses my comment. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:33 Denise205

9:33	jonassink:  @Denise205 I RARELY comment. Would rather write my own post and link back. Comments don't leave room for nuance. Loudest wins. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:33 jonassink

9:33	skenow:  RT @rev_david: T3 - If it is a hassle to sign up to comment, I just wont. // lower the barriers! #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:33 skenow

9:33	StacieSuedkamp:  T3: What inspires me to comment - moving content, and contests. I'm a sucker for a good give-away. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:33 StacieSuedkamp

9:33	jonassink:  @skenow @rev_david I think fear is lower barriers means more trolls. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:33 jonassink

9:34	Denise205:  @thecatholiccoup http://bit.ly/LhBcNL Here's the list for anyone joining late. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:34 Denise205

9:34	MeredithGould:  T3 As a sorta long-time blogger, I'm at the point where I'm delighted if people leave comments & don't worry if they don't. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:34 MeredithGould

9:34	paulsteinbrueck:  @jonassink There's a winner in commenting? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:34 paulsteinbrueck

9:34	RevEverett:  T1: #6 Discipline to post a 140 word count blog post #chsocm PS-lady next to me on T is reading her bible http://t.co/Hivag8Rh [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:34 RevEverett

9:34	AnjWiley:  @jonassink Me too! I don't mind sign up with twitter as much as I mind sign up with facebook #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:34 AnjWiley

9:34	ttennheat:  @Denise205 Yes, I like to have the choice to just use an email. I comment for work and personal and need to keep separate. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:34 ttennheat

9:34	ohxjulie:  T3: I don't comment on the actual blog as much as I share on facebook and add a comment in my post. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:34 ohxjulie

9:35	jonassink:  @paulsteinbrueck I've seen far, far too many flame wars and troll fights in comments to feel like it's worth participating. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:35 jonassink

9:35	Purchal:  T2 I have to agree with @MeredithGould I'd remove #10. Never is a mighty long time and might get in the way of a great opener. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:35 Purchal

9:35	rev_david:  Agree @Denise205! I don't use anything that auto-posts to FB. Period. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:35 rev_david

9:35	jonassink:  @paulsteinbrueck I want to connect with author of the post, not the trolls. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:35 jonassink

9:35	WilGafney:  @juliegozali @rev_david #chsocm I don't mind the captchas. Women and religious bloggers can get a lot of crap. They do thin it out. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:35 WilGafney

9:35	skenow:  @jonassink @rev_david - offline examples of similar barriers in church dialogue? #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:35 skenow

9:35	KeepSetting:  T3 - I have to have something more valuable to add than just an opinion. Also posts that admit that they don't have THE answer. #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:35 KeepSetting

9:36	rev_david:  @jonassink True, prob does mean less trolls. But also means less comments from real people. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:36 rev_david

9:36	Denise205:  @MeredithGould Yes. Usually comes from a blogger who's been offline for months, and I don't see the point. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:36 Denise205

9:36	jonassink:  @MeredithGould if the author is a troll, I don't honor them with a response. They're welcome to their sad little world. =) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:36 jonassink

9:36	paulsteinbrueck:  @jonassink I don't waste my time with that either, just ppl who want to learn from each other. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:36 paulsteinbrueck

9:36	EMarieAH:  @RevEverett orange line? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:36 EMarieAH

9:37	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 Ah, ok...I see the point when someone who has been blogging steadily & then disappears has something personal to share. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 MeredithGould

9:37	ttennheat:  A3: Sometimes the comments inspire me to comment. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 ttennheat

9:37	alanrud:  @MeredithGould @jonassink Trolls as bloggers are 2x as worst. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 alanrud

9:37	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 I think the best/better practice is to announce a blogging hiatus in advance. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 MeredithGould

9:37	MeredithGould:  RT @ttennheat: A3: Sometimes the comments inspire me to comment. //Me too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 MeredithGould

9:37	AnjWiley:  T3 I'm inspired to comment if I am moved by the story. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:37 AnjWiley

9:38	Purchal:  T3 I have few good reasons why not other than laziness or fear of sounding snarky. #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:38 Purchal

9:38	StacieSuedkamp:  RT @AnjWiley: T3 I'm inspired to comment if I am moved by the story. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:38 StacieSuedkamp

9:38	jonassink:  Wish I could continue to hang #chsocm folks, but I've got ribs and tamales calling my name. =) Have fun! [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:38 jonassink

9:38	MeredithGould:  @jonassink Buh-bye #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:38 MeredithGould

9:38	Denise205:  @MeredithGould OK, that I would allow--as if I had a choice. :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:38 Denise205

9:39	rev_david:  @jonassink Nice chatting with you - enjoy the deliciousness! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:39 rev_david

9:39	skenow:  @Denise205 @rev_david @jonassink - using FB comments has actually reduced trolling on a few blogs I now #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:39 skenow

9:39	WilGafney:  @juliegozali @rev_david #chsocm I'm clearly much lover non the tech scale here. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:39 WilGafney

9:39	alanrud:  @ttennheat Troll: A commenter unwilling to listen, has an agenda and actively looks to pick a fight. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:39 alanrud

9:39	Purchal:  @jonassink G'night! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:39 Purchal

9:39	rev_david:  @skenow @Denise205 @jonassink Prob does lower troll count. But also keeps others away. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:39 rev_david

9:39	Denise205:  Keep chatting on any of the previous topics as we introduce another related one #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:39 Denise205

9:40	ttennheat:  @alanrud Thanks. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:40 ttennheat

9:40	MeredithGould:  T3 I generally don't comment on posts that run longer than 400 words, mainly because I won't/can't/don't read 'em! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:40 MeredithGould

9:40	Denise205:  T4: How can we apply the blog primer advice to other forms of social media? http://bit.ly/LhBcNL #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:40 Denise205

9:40	MeredithGould:  @alanrud i.e., my mother #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:40 MeredithGould

9:40	WilGafney:  @WilGafney @juliegozali @rev_david make that "lower" but lover was fun #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:40 WilGafney

9:40	MeredithGould:  RT @Denise205: T4: How can we apply the blog primer advice to other forms of social media? http://bit.ly/LhBcNL #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:40 MeredithGould

9:41	ttennheat:  @MeredithGould So true. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:41 ttennheat

9:41	WilGafney:  #chsocm T4: Presence and consistency are important, but not always attainable. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:41 WilGafney

9:41	LuckyCharm333:  T4: #9 applies to all, IMHO, except perhaps Pinterest. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:41 LuckyCharm333

9:42	EMarieAH:  T4: Just tweet! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 EMarieAH

9:42	iamepiscopalian:  T4: 7. Spell-check. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 iamepiscopalian

9:42	MeredithGould:  @ttennheat I'm fairly fierce about word count (read: cranky) on blogs I edit. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 MeredithGould

9:42	ohxjulie:  T4: Rule 21. There are no hard and fast rules in social media. All the "rules" are meant to be broken and redefined! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 ohxjulie

9:42	rev_david:  I like to lower the number of troll comments by posting 800+ word posts. #trollingmeredith #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 rev_david

9:42	MeredithGould:  @MeredithGould And use hyphens! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 MeredithGould

9:42	Purchal:  RT @Denise205 Tonight’s #chsocm takes as its jumping-off point a recent post by @chrisbrogan, A Primer for Blogging: http://bit.ly/LhBcNL [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 Purchal

9:42	MeredithGould:  @rev_david Hahahah...I will edit you DOWN, dude. #trollingmeredith #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 MeredithGould

9:42	skenow:  @Denise205 T4 really boils down to the 1st 3: Message, platform, action #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 skenow

9:42	ohxjulie:  T4: And I'm going back to my earlier answer...SPELL CHECK! Spell check, spell check, spell check! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:42 ohxjulie

9:43	juliegozali:  Blog tip that's crucial for social media in general: "Delete the sentences that don’t matter." Keep Facebook & Twitter posts short. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:43 juliegozali

9:43	skenow:  RT @rev_david: I like to lower the number of troll comments by posting 800+ word posts. #trollingmeredith // and immediately comment #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:43 skenow

9:44	brentbaxter:  @juliegozali @WilGafney @rev_david Disqus is a nice option to manage blog comments. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 brentbaxter

9:44	Denise205:  @MeredithGould @rev_david Should we over-use hashtags too? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 Denise205

9:44	anglobaptist:  @iamepiscopalian #chsocm T4 Rules...What are rules? [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 anglobaptist

9:44	RevEverett:  @juliegozali indeed! Throw away sentences need to be tossed. But tweets seem so disposable, it's tempting to fire them off. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 RevEverett

9:44	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david LOL! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 paulsteinbrueck

9:44	MeredithGould:  T4 Social media changes so quickly & so often, we can establish all the rules we want, but they'll need to change...often. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 MeredithGould

9:44	Denise205:  @paulsteinbrueck I agree, and go further to remind people that blogs are social media too! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:44 Denise205

9:45	ttennheat:  @MeredithGould Is that about how long a post is before having to scroll? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:45 ttennheat

9:45	iamepiscopalian:  @anglobaptist http://bit.ly/KtQqKY #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:45 iamepiscopalian

9:45	Denise205:  @juliegozali Yes, then it becomes words and characters for the other media forms. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:45 Denise205

9:45	anglobaptist:  @alanrud Troll: Someone who refuses to be known or to get to know another through the internet...but won't stop talking anyway #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:45 anglobaptist

9:45	MeredithGould:  @ttennheat They scroll, you lose 'em...often. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:45 MeredithGould

9:46	Purchal:  Back to T1: 4 stands out. Starting to think about blogs in the same light as sermons. Discipline/writing even if you don't feel it. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:46 Purchal

9:46	paulsteinbrueck:  @MeredithGould As with any art, you have to understand the framework so you know what rules to break when. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:46 paulsteinbrueck

9:46	ttennheat:  @MeredithGould That's what I was thinking. Unless it's really good, I'll read until I have to scroll then ditch it. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:46 ttennheat

9:46	MeredithGould:  @paulsteinbrueck That's a true fact. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:46 MeredithGould

9:47	Denise205:  @Purchal Yes, and having a calendar/editorial schedule helps with that. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:47 Denise205

9:47	DioFW:  T4: Pinterest captioning and linking to sources is very important. U don't lose ALL text, use it craftily #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:47 DioFW

9:47	MeredithGould:  @ttennheat I recommend up to 350 and maybe 400 words. Maybe. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:47 MeredithGould

9:47	Denise205:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @MeredithGould As with any art, you have to understand the framework so you know what rules to break when. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:47 Denise205

9:47	EMarieAH:  @MeredithGould how many words? 400 w out scroll? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:47 EMarieAH

9:47	Purchal:  RT @alanrud Troll: Someone who refuses to be known or to get to know another through the internet...but won't stop talking anyway #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:47 Purchal

9:47	Denise205:  @rev_david And be passionate about what you're doing! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:47 Denise205

9:48	Purchal:  RT @rev_david I think there's a theme that applies across social media: Go do it. Be consistent. Don't over-think it. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:48 Purchal

9:48	anglobaptist:  RT @iamepiscopalian: http://bit.ly/KtQqKY #chsocm Got it...I like breaking all the rules while remaining in orbit around your list. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:48 anglobaptist

9:48	MeredithGould:  @EMarieAH ~350. More difficult to write well short, that's for sure! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:48 MeredithGould

9:48	rev_david:  RT @Denise205: @rev_david And be passionate about what you're doing! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:48 rev_david

9:48	Purchal:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @MeredithGould As with any art, you have to understand the framework so you know what rules to break when. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:48 Purchal

9:48	Denise205:  T5: What action steps will u take this week to kick your blog into gear or take it to a higher level? (inspired by @singingcarolyn) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:48 Denise205

9:49	EMarieAH:  <-- on Pinterest but really doesn't get it. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:49 EMarieAH

9:49	skenow:  @MeredithGould more than 400+ words and readers tend to think you've said all there is to say #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:49 skenow

9:49	MeredithGould:  RT @Denise205: T5: What action steps will u take this week to kick your blog into gear or take it to a higher level? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:49 MeredithGould

9:49	VAis4lovers:  T4: 14. Proliferation is not always good in social media. Quality over quantity, maybe? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:49 VAis4lovers

9:49	rev_david:  Hey there @anglobaptist - nice to see you on #chsocm tonight [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:49 rev_david

9:49	ofredrick:  RT @Denise205: @rev_david And be passionate about what you're doing! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:49 ofredrick

9:49	WilGafney:  @DioFW I feel maxed out on social media. I just can't do Pinterest. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:49 WilGafney

9:49	anglobaptist:  @meredithgould I find that the length of my posts doesn't matter. It's all about content. 140 characters...1000 words. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:49 anglobaptist

9:50	juliegozali:  @brentbaxter @WilGafney @rev_david Aww, thought somebody could shed some light on that, cos I'm looking for good commenting platform #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50 juliegozali

9:50	ohxjulie:  T5: Don't know if I'll have time to rebrand my blog this summer, but it's coming. Step 1: focus. Step 2: shorter posts. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50 ohxjulie

9:50	alanrud:  @MeredithGould wow, well, I've been on hiatus but comment other's blog to help interaction. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50 alanrud

9:50	LuckyCharm333:  RT @anglobaptist: I find that the length of my posts doesnt matter. Its all about content. 140 characters...1000 words. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50 LuckyCharm333

9:50	paulsteinbrueck:  @Denise205 A5: Just do it. Been letting too many things keep me from blogging lately. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50 paulsteinbrueck

9:50	MeredithGould:  @anglobaptist If by content you also mean good writing, then provisional agreement. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50 MeredithGould

9:50	Denise205:  @WilGafney Then don't. The people who love it want to be there, and the rest of us don't have to spend precious time there. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:50 Denise205

9:51	rev_david:  T5 - I've got a re-design coming, so handing over the tech end to someone to free me up to write more betterer. #chsocm @revrevwine [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:51 rev_david

9:51	StacieSuedkamp:  T5: Start Writing. I need to stop thinking and planning and just start writing. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:51 StacieSuedkamp

9:51	anglobaptist:  @rev_david Hey, David! Sometimes I lurk. This is a night to chat. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:51 anglobaptist

9:51	WilGafney:  #chsocm T5: I did blog on the anonymous one and submitted one on my HuffPo account. Mostly I blog when I'm vexed. 2nd when I'm reflective. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:51 WilGafney

9:51	rev_david:  RT @StacieSuedkamp: T5: Start Writing. I need to stop thinking and planning and just start writing. #chsocm // This. In spades. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:51 rev_david

9:52	MeredithGould:  @alanrud Wow? Wow what? I've lost the stream! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:52 MeredithGould

9:52	juliegozali:  "Inspiration is a verb and a muscle." That sentence is an inspiration in itself! http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:52 juliegozali

9:52	WilGafney:  @Denise205 #chsocm no worries on that score! [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:52 WilGafney

9:52	Denise205:  @rev_david I think you missed an "r" in betterrer! :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:52 Denise205

9:52	AnjWiley:  RT @StacieSuedkamp: T5: Start Writing. I need to stop thinking and planning and just start writing.// me too. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:52 AnjWiley

9:52	Denise205:  @anglobaptist We're glad you jumped in! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:52 Denise205

9:52	MeredithGould:  #chsocm Probably useful to distinguish between blogs written by regular folks v. working/professional writers, yes? [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:52 MeredithGould

9:53	anglobaptist:  @meredithgould Good writing helps. Being interesting helps. Novelty to Wisdom... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:53 anglobaptist

9:53	alanrud:  @MeredithGould I just took that question personally since I've sucked on post output. My book edit has taken up time #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:53 alanrud

9:53	Purchal:  T4: I think it's important to take what you write seriously or you end up like the New Yorker cartoon. #ChSocm http://moby.to/pgc282 [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:53 Purchal

9:53	MarkettaGregory:  @MeredithGould Do folks get a good response from quoting scripture? Seems I see that a lot... (I'd rather see how they apply it) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:53 MarkettaGregory

9:53	ttennheat:  @MeredithGould Yes. That would be helpful. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:53 ttennheat

9:53	WilGafney:  RT @juliegozali: "Inspiration is a verb and a muscle." That sentence is an inspiration in itself! http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/ #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:53 WilGafney

9:54	sarahrushly:  @MeredithGould Does it matter? Or is content what's important? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:54 sarahrushly

9:54	MeredithGould:  @alanrud Output? I wish more people would limit their output! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:54 MeredithGould

9:54	Denise205:  Good point! RT @MeredithGould: #chsocm Probably useful to distinguish between blogs written by regular folks v. working/professional writers [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:54 Denise205

9:54	LuckyCharm333:  @MarkettaGregory Don't know about anybody else, but I never comment on a bare Scripture quote. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:54 LuckyCharm333

9:54	rev_david:  Man! Keep hitting reply on TD, and clicking on the wrong tweet as my stream is moving fast. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:54 rev_david

9:54	VAis4lovers:  T5: Blogging is so much about self-confidence and the belief that you have something valuable to say. I don't blog so... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:54 VAis4lovers

9:54	Purchal:  RT @StacieSuedkamp: T5: Start Writing. I need to stop thinking and planning and just start writing.// me too. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:54 Purchal

9:55	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @Denise205: T5: What action steps will u take this week to kick your blog into gear or take it to a higher level? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:55 paulsteinbrueck

9:55	alanrud:  @MeredithGould ha! my past out was 2-3 posts a week. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:55 alanrud

9:56	Purchal:  @Denise205 I like the calendar suggestion. #ChSocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 Purchal

9:56	juliegozali:  @LuckyCharm333 @MarkettaGregory @MeredithGould I never comment on scripture verses, but I do retweet quotes & verses! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 juliegozali

9:56	ofredrick:  @sarahrushly @MeredithGould @ttennheat blog posts are like sermons. Don't need to show the full extent of your education in one post #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 ofredrick

9:56	Denise205:  Final thoughts before we close? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 Denise205

9:56	MeredithGould:  @alanrud I think that's fine. I coach people to keep it to 2-3 posts at most. Everyday is too burdensome on blogger & readers. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 MeredithGould

9:56	anglobaptist:  @MeredithGould @alanrud I try to post once a day. Walking the line between "expert" and "journaling"... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:56 anglobaptist

9:57	Denise205:  Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:57 Denise205

9:57	EMarieAH:  RT @ofredrick: blog posts are like sermons. Dont need to show the full extent of your education in one post // excellent advice #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:57 EMarieAH

9:57	MeredithGould:  @anglobaptist Depends on who your audience is & what goals you have for your blog. If it's your personal journal, go for it! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:57 MeredithGould

9:57	VAis4lovers:  Part of the reason I don't blog is I can't seem to write anything w/o obsessing over every little thing that could go wrong. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:57 VAis4lovers

9:58	anglobaptist:  T5: Kickstarting? Welll...accentuating the positive is my next move. No more whining. I'm done. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58 anglobaptist

9:58	MeredithGould:  @VAis4lovers LOL...then it sounds like blogging is not a good social media platform for you! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58 MeredithGould

9:58	Denise205:  Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58 Denise205

9:58	rev_david:  Make sure you put a bio on your blog. One that says you are crazy about Jesus, and puppies, and dolphins. @meredithgould #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58 rev_david

9:58	DioFW:  Gooooood Night! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58 DioFW

9:58	MeredithGould:  Final thoughts: Remember that if we're committed to communicating faith, then we need to communicate faith. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58 MeredithGould

9:58	Denise205:  The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on http://bit.ly/GYclbl within a few hours. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:58 Denise205

9:59	rev_david:  MT @anglobaptist: Accentuating the positive is my next move. No more whining. I'm done. // A good plan, I'll sign on for that. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:59 rev_david

9:59	paulsteinbrueck:  @VAis4lovers Instead of worrying a/b what could go wrong, dream about what could go right. :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:59 paulsteinbrueck

9:59	VAis4lovers:  @MeredithGould It's a growth area for me...believing I have something valuable to say. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:59 VAis4lovers

9:59	anglobaptist:  @rev_david Squee! I love puppies! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:59 anglobaptist

9:59	MeredithGould:  @VAis4lovers Then maybe get some coaching? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:59 MeredithGould

9:59	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_david ...and that you love coffee and photography. :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:59 paulsteinbrueck

9:59	Purchal:  I don't know about final thoughts, but thanks all in helping me to understand the need to take a blog as seriously as any writing #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 9:59 Purchal

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ucavictas:  RT @MeredithGould "Remember that if were committed to communicating faith, then we need to communicate faith." #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:00 ucavictas

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Denise205:  Tonight’s #chsocm chat has been brought to you by the numbers 6-19, 140, and the letter M. [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:00 Denise205

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Denise205:  We’re at the hour. Thanks to all for your contributions & insights. Join us again next Tuesday, 9pm EST. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:00 Denise205

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paulsteinbrueck:  @skenow Oh, that's good too. Being a self-describe guru always helps credibilty. ;) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:00 paulsteinbrueck

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Purchal:  @Denise205 Amen! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:00 Purchal

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LuckyCharm333:  @Denise205 ROTFL!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday June 19, 2012 10:00 LuckyCharm333

 

 

Tonight’s chat takes as its jumping-off point a recent post by @chrisbrogan, "A Primer for Blogging." 

The topics:
T1: Which rule from the list do you think is the most helpful advice for #chsocm?
T2: What would you add or subtract from the list? Why?
T3: What deters you from commenting on a blog or inspires you to comment?
T4: How can we apply the blog primer advice to other forms of social media?
T5: What action steps will you take this week to kick your blog into gear or take it to a higher level?

Tonight's chat moderated by Denise Gorss (@Denise205)