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Shawndellah

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Best Way to Handle Social Bookmarking?
« on: December 01, 2011, 02:10:04 AM »
I use Twitter, Redgage and other social bookmarking sites. I have shyed away from posting bookmarks for Christian beliefs, quotes, inspiration and devotionals. I think that I am deep-down afraid of offending someone if I do this and losing followers.

What is the best way to handle sharing links and so forth?

Does anyone else find themselves stopping and not bookmarking helpful items because they are Christian based? If yes, why?

I'd love to hear other people's thoughts about this one. :)
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Katlyn

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Re: Best Way to Handle Social Bookmarking?
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2011, 03:31:24 AM »
Great question and one I feel many people can relate to. I feel that a person should stand up for their beliefs. As the saying goes, "if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything".

I share Christian-based items on social sites, but I feel it's also important not to push it down people's throats. I put it out there and if someone finds it helpful, all the better. I also find a balance in sharing clean jokes, various types of quotes, pictures, etc.

I feel that if I can't be myself on particulate websites, what am I doing there to begin with. And...how will anyone get to know the real me if I am guarded about my beliefs? I just think there is a fine line to draw in order to find a balance and maintain harmony.
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zararina

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Re: Best Way to Handle Social Bookmarking?
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 06:54:15 PM »
I do have Twitter and Facebook. I only tweets business related tweets on Tweeter while I would post anything in my wall even related to religion or my beliefs. I could let anyone in my friends know what I believe in and they respect that as I also respect their beliefs  and opinions. It is my own "wall" and so have rights to post whatever but make sure not to use it to hurt anyone.
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Sandra Piddock

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Re: Best Way to Handle Social Bookmarking?
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2012, 10:30:08 AM »
Quote from: zararina on February 04, 2012, 06:54:15 PM
I do have Twitter and Facebook. I only tweets business related tweets on Tweeter while I would post anything in my wall even related to religion or my beliefs. I could let anyone in my friends know what I believe in and they respect that as I also respect their beliefs  and opinions. It is my own "wall" and so have rights to post whatever but make sure not to use it to hurt anyone.

That seems about the right balance to strike. It's good to keep business and spiritual life separate if possible, although the two are bound to intertwine at some point. As Zararina says, it's her wall, and she can post what she likes. The trick is not to be heavy handed with posting Christian links, unless your account name indicates that your tweets are likely to be religion-based. In that case, people know what they are subscribing to, and should not complain.
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R. Paradon

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Re: Best Way to Handle Social Bookmarking?
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2012, 05:11:44 AM »
Quote from: Sandra Piddock on February 05, 2012, 10:30:08 AM
That seems about the right balance to strike. It's good to keep business and spiritual life separate if possible, although the two are bound to intertwine at some point. As Zararina says, it's her wall, and she can post what she likes. The trick is not to be heavy handed with posting Christian links, unless your account name indicates that your tweets are likely to be religion-based. In that case, people know what they are subscribing to, and should not complain.

There are some Christian and other religious factions that feel that their mission in life is to endlessly proselytize the rest of us.  I try to be compassionate to others but I will ask them to leave me alone.

In posting to social networks, a post like this "IF YOU DO NOT BELIEVE IN MY GOD AND WORSHIP HIM EXACTLY THE SAME AS I DO, THEN YOU ARE GOING TO ROT IN HELL!" is not going to earn you much merit.  But "If you are not content in life you may want to try...." is soft and will not offend anybody.
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Jessi

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Re: Best Way to Handle Social Bookmarking?
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2012, 07:52:05 AM »
I have actually unfollowed people, even close friends or family, who post nothing but religious stuff 24/7. At the same time, I've unfollowed those who do that with a lot of subjects actually.

Your friends and family are going to know you're religious, right? So if you want to post something every now and then, go ahead. It's okay. Don't make it constant if you're afraid of the feedback, but if it's really good, then okay, go for it.

Alternatively, you could join various FB groups that are aimed toward the topic, then post to those groups. Everyone else in the group will be expecting and appreciating the quotes/links, so no fear there. Or you could always share directly with friends who a quote reminds you of, etc.
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naturenut

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Re: Best Way to Handle Social Bookmarking?
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2012, 04:54:14 AM »
I mostly shared Christian quotes, bible verses and other quotes from inspiring people on Facebook. There may be some people who will tune you out, but there are some who it will encourage. If you are a Christian, this is a great way to share your faith. I am also into computers and helping people, so I would share things that could help them also. Most all my friends on Facebook were Christian, but on Twitter it is a different story. I have a Twitter page that is about making money from home, and I posted a proverb the other day from the Bible about wealth. I got several more new followers today, so if some leave, I know some more are on the way. I think if you put it in your profile that you are a Christian, people will not be shocked that you talk about God on your Social sites.
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clewand550

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Re: Best Way to Handle Social Bookmarking?
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2012, 02:25:55 PM »
I have shared Christian facts, pictures and sayings on Facebook.  I don't overdo it but I do feel comfortable posting things about my faith and beliefs.  The people on my Facebook are all my friends and family, so I don't feel uncomfortable talking about my faith and sharing my faith with others.  If they feel that it is offensive, then they can take me off of their friend list if they choose.  I'm proud to be a Christian and I'm not going to hide it.  I don't push it too much but if something comes up that I find really interesting, I will share it.  I find that a lot of my family and friends do the same too.  I think that I have a good group of family and friends that share the same values and beliefs that I do.
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