The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Networking

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It seems like people are treating their Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr like it’s a nonstop circus show. There’s the usual sad depressing messages, the typical story of he said, she said and the classic tactic of spilling real life drama into the Internet world. Let’s slow down a bit and be reminded of the do’s and don’ts of how to use your social networking site. Let’s use the following Facebook statuses that I see on my Facebook page as the examples that will be mention.

Do’s

Always Leave a Friendly Message on your friend’s inbox

Your friend could be having a rough day. Or maybe they’re sad just because of a situation they’re in. Putting in a positive message in their inbox will change their day. From starting out crappy to ending it on a good note, it will make a difference.

Nothing Wrong with a Good Tease

If you’re not good at making inspirational, feel good messages; use some humor to make your friend feel better. Besides, laughter is the best medicine after all.

Don’ts Put Up Your TMI (Too Much Information)

 

Last thing anyone wants to read is private facts about your sex life or airing out your dirty laundry. This also applies to people who like to spill their real life drama into the Internet world. Social networks should be used to make connections, not to be used as a TMZ website.

SPAM! SPAM! SPAM!

It’s bad enough that people get spam in their email. It’s even worse when it shows up on your Facebook dash, pressuring you to like it just because of the message or making you share it if you’re truly “a good person”. I mean there’s nothing wrong with spreading awareness of a cause but try seeing the same thing over and over again multiple times. It will get annoying.

Remember; do always leave a friendly message on your friend’s inbox. Do give a good tease just to make them smile. Don’t put up your TMI and don’t spam your dash like you have nothing else to put on your status. Follow these simple social networking rules and you should be good to go on having a good time using your social website.