Vast numbers of people are involved in some type of social networking, whether it’s Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo Groups, or some other format. With so many options, I’m taking a look at some of them and trying to determine if any of them would be beneficial to me.
It seems as if Twitter might be an interesting option. The terms of service doesn’t (as far as I can tell) prohibit adult content and there is a way to protect updates so that only those I approve can have access. I think it would be fun for random bits of teasing or just general Dommely goofing around. I also read on SNS-Central* about an option for a Tweetcast, an audio tweet option for Twitter.
I’ve tried MySpace and really didn’t see a lot of benefit to it (for me). I also joined a few communities/forums for those interested in Femdom hypnosis but the only one I’ve really enjoyed has been The Circle of Dreams Yahoo Group. Perhaps it’s just finding a spot that fits our individual personalities.
Fetlife seems a bit intriguing but it seems to require a *lot* of time. Tumblr is very appealing at first glance, but even though it hosts vasts amount of adult content, their terms of service prohibit its posting.
What are your thoughts? Which social networking services do you use and why?
*I’ve found SNS-Central to be a really informative site. The site owner ferrets out the latest info so his readers don’t have to :)
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I have enjoyed using Fetlife and find it doesn’t take any more time or effort than something like Facebook. It certainly seems like everyone with an interest in the scene is a member.
Try it…you might like it!
I use Facebook largely because I have so many friends who use it, including people I haven’t seen in 25 years. It’s a way to keep in touch. In a way, it consolidates blog entries from all my friends, making it somewhat more convenient than chasing all their individual blogs.
I’ve never quite understood the allure of Twitter.
So, this subject–and one I probably know more about than anyone should.
As far as social networks are concerned–you have to ask yourself what your goal is–and then find the network (or networks) that will fit that need.
Twitter is great for conversation, the tools (twitpic, twitcast etc) are great to build a network with. But its not a great community.
Ning does a great job with community building. Fetlife (which I concur requires a lot of time) is a great community–although I am not 100% sold on its ability to create networks.
Please let me know if you have specific questions etc.
Hhmmm……..
Dommerly goofing around.
Is that the same as Subberly gadding about? (smiles)
I belong to several Yahoo Groups, (and have left several more due to lack of activity on their part of lack of interest on mine). I enjoy reading and commenting on a number of blogs and I love Skyping with people. Although it costs a bit of money for a subscription I have found GoToMeeting.com to be great fun for audio parties. Lastly, I still engage in that most archaic of social networking techniques, ……… talking face to face. Living faces are wonderful. :)
Arafin
Mosthandysub: I do have a profile on Fetlife, so I’ve tried it a bit. One of the primary focuses seems to be dating/relationships and even though my profile there indicates I am not looking for that, I receive a large amount of email from men who are. It takes a bit of time to respond to those emails, certainly more than I wish to devote to it.
Nigel: yes, exactly ;)
FTW: I can see the appeal to Facebook in that type of situation. If more members of my family were participants there I might enjoy it, but I’m not really interested in maintaining contact with people from high school.
Lethrs: I agree with what you said about Twitter. I’m not looking for another place to build a community. I think it might be fun just as a spot to occasionally pop off a remark or two about various things. I had not heard of Ning.
Arafin: Thus far I have enjoyed my time in Yahoo Groups, especially yours, so that will continue to receive the focus of any group/forum time I may have. I like skype as it is pretty much as good as talking on the phone – and sometimes better if calling overseas.