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@patricks_place Charleston SC

We haven't really named any, yet, but that's coming. :) #bloggab

9:27PM Tue, April 30

In reply to: " The list of what? Themes? RT @SwhyD94: Where can I find the list of ones we are advising on? #bloggab #bloggab " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

It's a shame more leaders don't see that. RT @MitzvahCircle Acting takes precious time and energy that can be used for good. #BeALeader

7:36PM Thu, February 28

In reply to: " It requires you being a good actor. RT @MitzvahCircle: A3 If you dont believe in yourself how can anyone else? @gingerconsult #bealeader " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

.@MitzvahCircle There are certainly leaders who have been acting for years. #bealeader

7:34PM Thu, February 28

In reply to: " It requires you being a good actor. RT @MitzvahCircle: A3 If you dont believe in yourself how can anyone else? @gingerconsult #bealeader " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

If refreshing TweetChat doesn't work, I'd recommend TweetDeck. #bealeader

7:08PM Thu, February 28

In reply to: " So how do I reply? RT @gingerconsult: @katenasser Apparently they have made an upgrade. #bealeader " -Asked by @KateNasser

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I see a broken picture link where it was...clicking that still works. #bealeader

7:07PM Thu, February 28

In reply to: " Does anybody know what happened to the "reply" button in Tweetchat? All I see tonight is retweet button. #BeALeader " -Asked by @KateNasser

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Oh I can only imagine.

9:03PM Sun, January 27

In reply to: " What do you think you should get for $800 when you buy the theme yourself and ask for customization? #blogchat " -Asked by @audaciouslady

@patricks_place Charleston SC

A custom design can run $2,000. But most themes you buy cost $50-ish. $750 of customization should get you a LOT. #blogchat

8:53PM Sun, January 27

In reply to: " What do you think you should get for $800 when you buy the theme yourself and ask for customization? #blogchat " -Asked by @audaciouslady

@patricks_place Charleston SC

If I pay $800, I'm going to expect that it's mostly customized. That's a LOT of money if you're not going original. #blogchat

8:50PM Sun, January 27

In reply to: " What do you think you should get for $800 when you buy the theme yourself and ask for customization? #blogchat " -Asked by @audaciouslady

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Zaxbii.

2:59PM Tue, January 15

In reply to: " Speaking of, what is the plural of Zaxby's? " -Asked by @Ceasley_Live5

@patricks_place Charleston SC

From what I understand, it was a car accident this morning in Columbia.

2:09PM Fri, January 11

In reply to: " Can anyone who knows @RickCaffeinated please DM me and tell me what happened? " -Asked by @lbstewart

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Everyone will say "ask questions," which doesn't always work. I added Livefyre and it helped increase "community." #blogchat

9:51PM Sun, December 30

In reply to: " Does anyone ever ask their readers for future blog topics or questions? Or, how do you spark your posting ideas? #Blogchat " -Asked by @feathercomm

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I rarely ask for post ideas...but I sometimes find new ideas from comments people leave on my blog. #blogchat

9:49PM Sun, December 30

In reply to: " Does anyone ever ask their readers for future blog topics or questions? Or, how do you spark your posting ideas? #Blogchat " -Asked by @feathercomm

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Ha! That'd make ME angry! :)

8:53PM Mon, November 26 2012

In reply to: " "Angry Whopper"? How does one make a burger angry, exactly? " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I think @AddThis is fine. I think they mean people who use plugins that don't collapse the buttons into a nice area.

10:35PM Sun, November 25 2012

In reply to: " How can sharing buttons be controversial? I used Blogger's, then addthis since it began. Worked(works) just fine. #blogchat " -Asked by @GLHancock

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I think it's that people get bent out of shape if there are too many to choose from, like it's distracting. That's my guess.

10:29PM Sun, November 25 2012

In reply to: " How can sharing buttons be controversial? I used Blogger's, then addthis since it began. Worked(works) just fine. #blogchat " -Asked by @GLHancock

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Never heard of Medium. I've seen Tumblr...nice and easy to use, but I think most people eventually move up to WP. #blogchat

9:28PM Sun, November 25 2012

In reply to: " What does #blogchat think of “Medium” and Tumblr? Anyone move to either of those entirely? " -Asked by @RamiKh

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I think the issue was really getting the checking sooner because most viewers won't take that time after it's over. #journchat

8:35PM Mon, October 22 2012

In reply to: " Q4 How would you integrate real-time fact checking into #debates coverage to hold candidates accountable? #journchat " -Asked by @journchat

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Well, you'd have to have a LOT of pre-written facts ready to go. Even so, it'd be next to impossible for real-time. #journchat

8:31PM Mon, October 22 2012

In reply to: " Q4 How would you integrate real-time fact checking into #debates coverage to hold candidates accountable? #journchat " -Asked by @journchat

@patricks_place Charleston SC

You'd need some fast typists on Chyron or on a website to immediately verify or counter claims. #journchat

8:20PM Mon, October 22 2012

In reply to: " Q4 How would you integrate real-time fact checking into #debates coverage to hold candidates accountable? #journchat " -Asked by @journchat

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Thanks. Looking forward to what he does with it. I don't think he'll let either one get away with much.

8:15PM Mon, October 22 2012

In reply to: " I like Bob Schieffer, actually. RT @journchat: Q2 If you ran the #debate who would you select as moderator? #journchat #journchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Sounds like a nice problem to have! #blogchat

9:28PM Sun, October 07 2012

In reply to: " I know @RobynsWorld does them well RT @audaciouslady: has anyone had a successful giveaway on their blog? #blogchat " -Asked by @Sandee_Jackson

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

Interesting. How do you find sponsors to provide the prizes? #blogchat

9:27PM Sun, October 07 2012

In reply to: " I know @RobynsWorld does them well RT @audaciouslady: has anyone had a successful giveaway on their blog? #blogchat " -Asked by @Sandee_Jackson

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

What do you give away? #blogchat

9:25PM Sun, October 07 2012

In reply to: " I know @RobynsWorld does them well RT @audaciouslady: has anyone had a successful giveaway on their blog? #blogchat " -Asked by @Sandee_Jackson

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

Give @PalmettoLive a shot. My friend Danny helped me with some issues on my blog. #blogchat

9:25PM Sun, October 07 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone know a good Wordpress developer who can fix some .php issues my theme has? #blogchat " -Asked by @eandtsmom

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@survivetvjobs Unfortunately, if you're not into politics, you're probably going to avoid news sites altogether. #journchat

8:42PM Mon, September 24 2012

In reply to: " I think combo of both. RT “@survivetvjobs: @patricksplace lazy or unclear on how to find the info? #Journchat " -Asked by @joegullo

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@survivetvjobs I think it's possible to find most information you want answered...it just takes effort. #journchat

8:32PM Mon, September 24 2012

In reply to: " I think combo of both. RT “@survivetvjobs: @patricksplace lazy or unclear on how to find the info? #Journchat " -Asked by @joegullo

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I suppose it's the same as people who need music. Satisfies part of brain that needs noise happening. #blogchat

9:55PM Sun, August 26 2012

In reply to: " #blogchat so when writing, what does everyone listen to? A specific artist or playlist? " -Asked by @amvandenhurk

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

I often write with TV on in background...a favorite old movie or old TV show. My "music." :) #blogchat

9:48PM Sun, August 26 2012

In reply to: " #blogchat so when writing, what does everyone listen to? A specific artist or playlist? " -Asked by @amvandenhurk

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

Love it!

8:12AM Tue, August 21 2012

In reply to: " Talking too much about you and not listening to others. RT @cammipham: Q4 What do you need to avoid to do at a networking meetup? #rbchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Eliminate the profitability of it. RT @joegullo How can we restore confidence in national/local news? #journchat

8:35PM Mon, August 20 2012

In reply to: " How can we restore confidence in national/local news? #journchat " -Asked by @joegullo

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Control your footprint how, exactly? #rbchat

10:57PM Mon, July 16 2012

In reply to: " Q6 How do you control your digital footprint? #RBchat " -Asked by @cammilicious

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Thanks! :)

10:13PM Sun, July 08 2012

In reply to: " Q1: "There's no way to control what consumers will say."- @davekerpen How do you approach negative comments? #LikeableChat " -Asked by @ottogrl

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

A1 The phrase "kill them with kindness" comes to mind. Actually, that often works quite well. #likeablechat

10:09PM Sun, July 08 2012

In reply to: " Q1: "There's no way to control what consumers will say."- @davekerpen How do you approach negative comments? #LikeableChat " -Asked by @ottogrl

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

@mikestenger In my case, it was @Livefyre. Disqus, I think, had a login phase, too. Hate logins to individual blogs. #blogchat

9:19PM Sun, June 24 2012

In reply to: " Not a fan unless I know the blogger. RT @mikestenger: How do you feel about blogs requiring an account in order to comment? #BLOGCHAT " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@CrysWiltshire It is very frightening, but definitely illustrates that we ARE in the Information Age!

10:33PM Mon, June 11 2012

In reply to: " You think it's THAT hard to find that out? RT @MissVersatile: and why does that matter if no one knows where you live? #socialchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@SheilaS Oh, I DON'T write every day. I try to, but I give myself the grace not to when I need to step away from the computer!

10:11PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " 30 to 60 minutes. I edit a LOT. RT @patricksplace: How long does the average post take you to write, from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @SheilaS

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Oh, I do, too. I edit my edits. :)

10:09PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " 30 to 60 minutes. I edit a LOT. RT @patricksplace: How long does the average post take you to write, from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @SheilaS

@patricks_place Charleston SC

ha! I love it!

10:07PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " How long does the average post take you to write, from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Yeah, that's my problem. I always have a few topics rolling around in the back of my head. (Cleaning out cobwebs, too.)

10:07PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " How long does the average post take you to write, from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

That's great! An average post for me might be an hour or two...some take a little more "simmer" time. :)

10:06PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " How long does the average post take you to write, from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Ha!! Deal! :)

10:05PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " How long does the average post take you to write, from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@RonCantiveros Of course...but do you feel like there's an "average?"

10:03PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " How long does the average post take you to write, from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

ha! I feel your pain, man!

10:03PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " How long does the average post take you to write, from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Yeah that's about right for me as well. Once in a while I'll need a couple of days of "slow simmering" in the back of my head.

10:03PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " Depends. Day max, hr min. RT @patricksplace How long does the average post take u to write from idea to publishing? #blogchat " -Asked by @mikestenger

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

Early on, I started weekend memes, 1 on Sat. and 1 on Sun. Forced me into learning to keep that schedule. #blogchat

9:36PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " So along with time management, how many of you can stick to a regular schedule for posting? How do you do it? #blogchat " -Asked by @MackCollier

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

@swoodruff @LisaPetrilli No doubt! Definitely nicer to go out on top rather than waiting for someone to show you the door!

8:09PM Tue, May 29 2012

In reply to: " So out of curiosity, why is this chat ending if the community seems so strong? #leadershipchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

Ah. Thanks for the answer. I appreciate it. Wish I'd have known about this one sooner! :)

8:06PM Tue, May 29 2012

In reply to: " So out of curiosity, why is this chat ending if the community seems so strong? #leadershipchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

They read mine through RSS-fed emails (not newsletters). So they're sometimes not even on the blog TO comment. #socialchat

9:57PM Mon, May 28 2012

In reply to: " How do I convince a search engine that I have "authority" on a given subject or subjects? #socialchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

So if I get good RTs and responses on #Twitter and #fb, Google will somehow know to connect that to my blog? #socialchat

9:28PM Mon, May 28 2012

In reply to: " How do I convince a search engine that I have "authority" on a given subject or subjects? #socialchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

But do responses on social count towards your authority on your site? #socialchat

9:25PM Mon, May 28 2012

In reply to: " How do I convince a search engine that I have "authority" on a given subject or subjects? #socialchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

How do you monitor it, by the way?

9:25PM Mon, May 28 2012

In reply to: " How do I convince a search engine that I have "authority" on a given subject or subjects? #socialchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I almost always ask for comments but they're harder and harder to come by these days. Many are reading RSS offsite. #socialchat

9:23PM Mon, May 28 2012

In reply to: " How do I convince a search engine that I have "authority" on a given subject or subjects? #socialchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

LOL How much? My blog has been running for 8+ years now! :)

9:20PM Mon, May 28 2012

In reply to: " How do I convince a search engine that I have "authority" on a given subject or subjects? #socialchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I see good & bad there: it's good that it uses interaction as a measure, but bad in that it's not necessarily controllable.

9:19PM Mon, May 28 2012

In reply to: " How do I convince a search engine that I have "authority" on a given subject or subjects? #socialchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

That's cool...sounds like a great idea!

10:09PM Sun, May 27 2012

In reply to: " How do you all promote your blog? #blogchat " -Asked by @TheVoiceOfGenY

@patricks_place Charleston SC

What kind of publications do you find eager to pick up your content? Do they run as is or quote/cite portions? #blogchat

9:58PM Sun, May 27 2012

In reply to: " How do you all promote your blog? #blogchat " -Asked by @TheVoiceOfGenY

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Absolutely agree on that one.

9:38PM Sun, May 27 2012

In reply to: " Why do people insist on including the #BlogChat hashtag in their private conversations that have no value to others in the chat? " -Asked by @TheChatPolice

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

The number one step to building content is developing PATIENCE! It rarely happens quickly! #blogchat

9:13PM Sun, May 27 2012

In reply to: " How do you increase traffic to your blog? #blogchat " -Asked by @Gazalla

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

Oh, ok. Good to know. I don't really see how that falls under the privacy label, but at least I'm on the same page. #mediachat

10:49PM Thu, May 24 2012

In reply to: " Q7) @RedeApp How do you feel about protecting your privacy from your employer (ie do you want your boss to stop texting you)? #mediachat " -Asked by @kilby76

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@RedeApp I see privacy issue as making sure only the recipient, not the higher-ups, see what you're sending to peers. #mediachat

10:45PM Thu, May 24 2012

In reply to: " Q7) @RedeApp How do you feel about protecting your privacy from your employer (ie do you want your boss to stop texting you)? #mediachat " -Asked by @kilby76

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@RedeApp I don't see wanting your boss not to text you as a PRIVACY issue, but rather an ANNOYANCE issue. #mediachat

10:44PM Thu, May 24 2012

In reply to: " Q7) @RedeApp How do you feel about protecting your privacy from your employer (ie do you want your boss to stop texting you)? #mediachat " -Asked by @kilby76

@patricks_place Charleston SC

God is good that way! Have a great night!

12:33AM Tue, May 22 2012

In reply to: " Sitting here feeling antsy getting me nowhere. Think I'll clean the bathroom. What do you do when you feel there's nothing more you can do? " -Asked by @altait

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Done. :)

12:26AM Tue, May 22 2012

In reply to: " Sitting here feeling antsy getting me nowhere. Think I'll clean the bathroom. What do you do when you feel there's nothing more you can do? " -Asked by @altait

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I try to pray.

12:13AM Tue, May 22 2012

In reply to: " Sitting here feeling antsy getting me nowhere. Think I'll clean the bathroom. What do you do when you feel there's nothing more you can do? " -Asked by @altait

@patricks_place Charleston SC

When I was using #klout, I could never find a perk I was offered that was actually AVAILABLE.

9:47PM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone give away prizes through their email newsletter? If so, where do you get the prizes? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

When I was using #Klout, none of the perks I was offered were ever even available. Total waste of my time.

9:46PM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone give away prizes through their email newsletter? If so, where do you get the prizes? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

They should have to sign up. You shouldn't just start sending it to them without asking. Could be considered spam. #blogchat

9:12PM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " This might be a silly question, but how do you determine who receives your newsletter? #blogchat " -Asked by @SJWhipp

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

I write to entertain myself first, but interaction & response fuels me to keep going. #blogchat

9:02PM Sun, March 25 2012

In reply to: " So I have question for the #blogchat community...what fuels your fire to write online? What makes you so passionate to blog? " -Asked by @BobbyRettew

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@patricks_place Charleston SC

Probably leaving valid, non-spam comments at other blogs similar to yours...something I need to do more of. #blogchat

9:03PM Sun, February 26 2012

In reply to: " What do u think is the most effective way to promote your blog? #blogchat " -Asked by @MarkKilens

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@CJethmalani @LindaSherman @thesimpledude Thanks so much! I'll check them out. Is anyone paying extra for VPS?

8:22PM Sun, November 06 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone recommend a good web host? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

It's a chat about blogging on Twitter. Follow on TweetChat and enter "blogchat" as keyword. Tag each tweet with #blogchat

8:41PM Sun, October 30 2011

In reply to: " Can someone explain #blogchat to me? " -Asked by @diginativenick

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Okay, you sold me. I'll take another look. :) Thanks, man.

9:59PM Sun, September 25 2011

In reply to: " Okay #Blogchat - what is the current climate around @triberr? Still using? Quit? Changing use? other thoughts? " -Asked by @danielnewmanUV

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Ah. I was invited into someone else's at the time. That's where the problem was happening.

9:55PM Sun, September 25 2011

In reply to: " Okay #Blogchat - what is the current climate around @triberr? Still using? Quit? Changing use? other thoughts? " -Asked by @danielnewmanUV

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I think it was that fellow tribesmen were being selective about what they allowed through while expecting others not to be.

9:48PM Sun, September 25 2011

In reply to: " Okay #Blogchat - what is the current climate around @triberr? Still using? Quit? Changing use? other thoughts? " -Asked by @danielnewmanUV

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I dropped out of @triberr when my tribe's posts were all over my stream, but mine weren't in theirs. #blogchat

9:44PM Sun, September 25 2011

In reply to: " Okay #Blogchat - what is the current climate around @triberr? Still using? Quit? Changing use? other thoughts? " -Asked by @danielnewmanUV

@patricks_place Charleston SC

@TheGeekySaver Could you give me the link to your fan page? I'd like to take a look!

9:49PM Sun, August 28 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone have a great Facebook fan page for their blog that is more than just links to posts as they appear? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I do a weekly meme on Saturdays and Sundays, and that's my top driver. As for the Thursday thing, no real idea. #blogchat

9:45PM Sun, August 28 2011

In reply to: " What are some of the noticeable patterns that people see with their Blog Traffic? #Blogchat " -Asked by @danielnewmanUV

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I see most traffic on weekends, least on Thursdays. #blogchat

9:43PM Sun, August 28 2011

In reply to: " What are some of the noticeable patterns that people see with their Blog Traffic? #Blogchat " -Asked by @danielnewmanUV

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Yeah...the first draft was sitting, but I did better standing, too...just haven't posted, yet. May do one more take first!

11:32AM Fri, June 03 2011

In reply to: " Does anybody have any experience with the Kodak Zi8? What do you think of it? " -Asked by @thomasfrank09

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Yeah, a lot of stations make their anchors stand rather than sitting to keep energy up during the news.

11:14AM Fri, June 03 2011

In reply to: " Does anybody have any experience with the Kodak Zi8? What do you think of it? " -Asked by @thomasfrank09

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Nice...good energy and enthusiasm!

10:45AM Fri, June 03 2011

In reply to: " Does anybody have any experience with the Kodak Zi8? What do you think of it? " -Asked by @thomasfrank09

@patricks_place Charleston SC

I'm working on a video blog post...just wishing I didn't have a face for radio! LOL But I definitely like the cam so far.

10:24AM Fri, June 03 2011

In reply to: " Does anybody have any experience with the Kodak Zi8? What do you think of it? " -Asked by @thomasfrank09

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Just got one...seems like a good camera. Definitely like the external mic jack.

9:52AM Fri, June 03 2011

In reply to: " Does anybody have any experience with the Kodak Zi8? What do you think of it? " -Asked by @thomasfrank09

@patricks_place Charleston SC

Agreed...and some personal ones FEEL like they're automated, too. #blogchat

8:46PM Sun, March 27 2011

In reply to: " When does automated "thank you" messages to new followers cross the line and become spam? #blogchat " -Asked by @patricks_place