Comments on: Why Young People prefer Facebook

By: Manda

Manda — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:19:32 +0000

You can set your Twitter account to “Private” and you can block anyone you don’t want following you. But, in the end, with Twitter, your followers are mostly strangers. And with Facebook, your “friends” are usually at least people you’ve met once before

By: Manda

Manda — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:17:42 +0000

Yes, it is user-friendly. I think sometimes those who have “showed up late to the party” with Twitter are a little intimidated by the rules and lingo used, and they just leave. I remember tweeting “What’s with all of the @signs?” There is a little bit of a learning curve!

By: Manda

Manda — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:15:55 +0000

Even though MySpace is phasing out, that was one thing it was good for. You could really personalize a page and show off your artwork or your music. Facebook is less annoying to look at (some of those flashing MySpace backgrounds gave me a headache!) but it’s very restrictive when it comes to display options. A website/blog is ideal for showcasing your work. I think you’ve hit a perfect balance: a blog for posting your thoughts and artwork, and Facebook to promote it.

By: Manda

Manda — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:12:07 +0000

Isn’t that funny? I’m on Facebook, but rarely (a few times a year)? I just don’t see the value in it as a professional tool. I do think it’s nice to find old friends, but once I have their email addresses, I just communicate that way. I guess I’m okay posting professional design-related things on Twitter, but not so comfortable posting personal things about myself on Facebook (or anywhere else for that matter!)

By: Manda

Manda — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:08:56 +0000

I’m with you, Mark, on the importance of comments. With a blog, it seems it’s hard to get a good conversation going (unless you’ve started a major argument like Mac vs. PC or the privacy issues with Google usage). I really do appreciate your comments and viewpoints. You always add a great deal to the conversation here