tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post7713347544776464108..comments2023-04-01T06:38:11.438-07:00Comments on Definition of a Dream: Is anybody really out there?Sandra Z Bruneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14645810719284882015noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-90942290384944190622011-06-22T06:51:46.450-07:002011-06-22T06:51:46.450-07:00I laughed at the partyline listeners. I was one. I...I laughed at the partyline listeners. I was one. I was abut 9 or 10 and this one young couple (high school) would get on the phone and tie it up for hours. So I would go to cal my friends to meet and play and there was this couple. They would catch me and hang up but I got something to tell my friends about when we met up! I was glad that the couple never knew who I was in our tiny town even though I new who they were.<br /><br />But so true bout being careful what we put out there for the word to see. Not only is it not private, but it never goes away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-76866883359345577972011-06-19T07:54:24.280-07:002011-06-19T07:54:24.280-07:00So true, Sandy. We can't be careful enough whe...So true, Sandy. We can't be careful enough when it comes to what we put out there for what we think are a select few. I don't trust the security settings on facebook/twitter, so I don't put anything on there I'd consider private or not for public consumption. I think it's a good rule to live by both on a personel level and as an author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251531547727119406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-68950461697598313442011-06-19T07:16:48.098-07:002011-06-19T07:16:48.098-07:00Hi Sandy,
Yes, I remember party lines, even in Br...Hi Sandy,<br /><br />Yes, I remember party lines, even in Brooklyn. I also remember the excitement when my Mother would let me call my grandmother by myself. I still remember her phone number.<br /><br />I marvel at communication today. Our family is a close one and when our son went away to college he stayed close and called to check in all the time. Usually it was a quick call in between classes. My girls call on their way home from work. It's like being in the car with them (they use handsfree).<br /><br />You hit the nail on the head with people listening in unannounced. I agree with Joelene. You MUST not say or post anything you don't wan the entire world to know. Senator Weiner (NY) is the latest casualty. <br /><br />Thank you for this post. I enjoyed the nostalgia and the good common sense.Ruth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-71622888892810880752011-06-18T21:59:23.646-07:002011-06-18T21:59:23.646-07:00Always assume someone will read. Even a post that ...Always assume someone will read. Even a post that gets no comments, if you check your stat tab, will reveal how many hits you received. Surprise! Also as authors we're told to "link" everything so there's a thread to follow and we get ourselves "known." If we post something irreverent or demeaning, we attract followers we don't want. Once it's in cyber space, it can never be retrieved. We don't want to develop an unsavory "cyber reputation." Thanks Sandy. By the way, I remember party lines, too.Joelene Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860124133578476836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-13198226358171147712011-06-18T14:44:06.247-07:002011-06-18T14:44:06.247-07:00So very true.
You try to be careful, but it's ...So very true.<br />You try to be careful, but it's like having safe sex. The only way to know for sure, is to remain celibate.I don't know many writers that remain social media virgins. Tough to do.Sandy L. Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867368880872871814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-33534112999926917852011-06-18T13:06:27.830-07:002011-06-18T13:06:27.830-07:00I meant text, not test:(I meant text, not test:(Sandra Z Bruneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645810719284882015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-76666983938450607502011-06-18T13:05:56.745-07:002011-06-18T13:05:56.745-07:00Some people do post test or photos that are wildly...Some people do post test or photos that are wildly inappropriate and then are surprised when someone like their boss sees them.Sandra Z Bruneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645810719284882015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-44693501832389701212011-06-18T11:20:21.132-07:002011-06-18T11:20:21.132-07:00I know what you mean. Most of the time, it seems l...I know what you mean. Most of the time, it seems like our online posts, and sometimes, identities, are like that tree falling in the forest when there's nobody there to hear it. But you can never be sure. The best way to find out is to post something wildly inappropriate as a test--or maybe not :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141340997448669281.post-38010601659234134112011-06-18T07:30:33.451-07:002011-06-18T07:30:33.451-07:00Hi Sandy, I've seen this post and really liked...Hi Sandy, I've seen this post and really liked it.<br /><br />Regards,<br />ArthurArthur Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08764911927710395874noreply@blogger.com