tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post9193572126432507407..comments2024-03-03T16:35:25.083-05:00Comments on Marian's Roots and Rambles: What Am I Doing with Social Media?Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-46271215953444474432012-04-04T16:50:24.340-04:002012-04-04T16:50:24.340-04:00Hi Marian, thank you for the circle, love your pos...Hi Marian, thank you for the circle, love your post and activity in this field. <br /><br />My company is trying to better understand our role and service to the genealogical interest of our product buyers (it was not our original goal). We are positioning ourselves to be a good student, I hope, of this topic by asking our customers how they are making the connection between emerging physical monument technology and traditional genealogy tools. <br /><br />What we have learned is that this relationship and topic is nearly unknown to most, even experts in the field, and is generally undefined and in need of some structure that is at least partly outside of our own expertise.<br /><br />It is from this position that I hope to connect with one or more genealogically or historically oriented individuals that might have some interest in participating in the seed stage creation (and definition) of what I suspect will ultimately be a foundational tool for future genealogical research. <br /><br /> This effort is being approached as a not-for-profit endeavor where my company would do a bit of a hand off of know-how, contribute foundational tools and technical support - hoping we can get other companies to contribute as well (we are very small). <br /> <br />If you think you might be interested in learning more about this and what assistance is needed, please don't hesitate to contact me. <br /><br />Kind regards,<br />John Bottorff<br />GM - Objecs® | RosettaStone Microchip™Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950966700499452932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-23767307610639350792011-11-08T18:54:36.820-05:002011-11-08T18:54:36.820-05:00Great goals for social media. I, too, want to find...Great goals for social media. I, too, want to find people who are interested in the same things I am (family history and writing) and share what I learn and learn from them. I also do want people to visit my blog as I have so much fun creating it and write it to be a)easy to read and easy on the eyes; b) lots of vintage photos to immerse readers in the past I'm writing about, and c) connect with readers on a human level. That whatever I'm writing about will hopefully resonate with another -- not just as my family story -- but as a human story. I appreciate what you've written here.Linda Gartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740477693031139484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-81398789724763858592011-11-01T09:33:39.082-04:002011-11-01T09:33:39.082-04:00Marian, this is a great mission statement! I love ...Marian, this is a great mission statement! I love how you've figured out what is so satisfying to you in genealogy. I wish you great success. I'm happy to be your +1, twitter and facebook friend.Barbara Jean Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909329971189134434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-8597663232611276582011-11-01T07:59:56.447-04:002011-11-01T07:59:56.447-04:00I wasn't trying to be modest (my 'About me...I wasn't trying to be modest (my 'About me' on blogger reads "I am not certified for anything, but I do think I know what I am doing."), but I'm aware that, at this point in time, there's infinitely more that I can learn from you than you could from me. In that light, looking forward to your seminar tomorrow (evening for me)!Tacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04059717877562427778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-30123719676942093102011-10-30T18:55:08.659-04:002011-10-30T18:55:08.659-04:00I don't remember how I heard of you, but I am ...I don't remember how I heard of you, but I am very glad you "circled" me and I love to read your blog. Keep doing what you're doing.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991552526356988301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-26154258832465916302011-10-30T11:45:10.409-04:002011-10-30T11:45:10.409-04:00I'm actually rather disappointed you're no...I'm actually rather disappointed you're not up to something sinister and nefarious...HA! Okay, seriously, I'm glad to have connected with you via twitter, and am honored you followed my blog, and secured yet another genealogist blog follower for me. Though I'm not a genealogist, I find your writings about it quite fascinating, so am glad to have connected with you and your work, and for my introduction to this field. So keep on doing what you're doing...it's all great stuff!John Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981702207515751451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-74967495858215918952011-10-29T23:58:12.980-04:002011-10-29T23:58:12.980-04:00You are merely doing what social media are enginee...You are merely doing what social media are engineered to allow you to do quite effectively. I found your posts and comments interesting, and have enjoyed seeing what you have to say.Karen Packard Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641711434283636830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-8652964367526218132011-10-29T21:28:44.157-04:002011-10-29T21:28:44.157-04:00Nice one, Marion! Thanks for friending me!Nice one, Marion! Thanks for friending me!Cheryll Toney Holleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670750533120443409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-21045543066453139152011-10-29T15:37:14.605-04:002011-10-29T15:37:14.605-04:00Taco, I'm surprised you don't think I'...Taco, I'm surprised you don't think I've benefited from your connection. Or perhaps you are being modest. You were the one, after all, who inspired a blog post of mine that lead to a very active internet discussion with responses on several other blogs. I would say I find you very thought provoking (in a good way!).Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-79912306074485484852011-10-29T13:13:42.426-04:002011-10-29T13:13:42.426-04:00I circled you on Google+ and follow your blog beca...I circled you on Google+ and follow your blog because I feel I can learn from you,and you're giving me food for thought, genealogy wise. Others I've circled because I feel I can mean something to them. Maybe not today, but certainly at some point. Maybe one day, this connection might be useful to you, too.Tacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04059717877562427778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-89357846510454186542011-10-29T11:43:46.124-04:002011-10-29T11:43:46.124-04:00Don't apologize for having something to sell, ...Don't apologize for having something to sell, you can have an opinion and sell something, as long as your honest, and I've never known you to be anything but..Lynn Palermohttp://www.thearmchairgenealogist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-57829672100952847722011-10-29T10:41:46.475-04:002011-10-29T10:41:46.475-04:00Marian
I love the post! But, it is no secret that...Marian <br />I love the post! But, it is no secret that you are a friendly, sharing and giving person. I will take the witness stand on that - and we met through social media! <br /><br />Keep it up, the world needs more of you!Valerie Elkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480644845944396292noreply@blogger.com