Twitter and Facebook
by The Cheat on Feb 18, 2009 3:48 PM CST
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PrintSo lately there has been a lot of behinds-the-scenes talk at SB*Nation (read: clutter in my email) about how to use these two services to bring more exposure to the blog and better connect with users/fans. Now I'm generally an early adopter, as evidenced by my 2.5 year old yet dormant Facebook account or my two Tweets as Darin Erstad (@Tinkerbell17) in spring training '07, but I haven't really grasped how best to use these two services.
Anyway, I'm going to more active on those two sites this year, starting today. So I created a page for South Side Sox on Facebook, where you can probably find my still dormant Facebook profile. As for Twitter, I've been publishing all of the site's stories and FanShots for about a year now @SouthSideCheat, but I'll try to be better about actually following and responding to people from now on.
So what about you guys? Anybody Twitter? Who wants to be a fan of SSS on Facebook?
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I'd be a facebook fan
of course, then people would find out I was really John Danks…
I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator
me too...but then people would know I'm really gay
"wow, yeah. cubs ST should be awesome. have a great time."
-by Larry on Jan. 9, 2009 3:09 PM PST
but if we link on FB, what will happen to my thinly veiled anonymity?
or, for that matter, yours that’s fiercely guarded?
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
it's kind of creepy
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
i clicked that link and someone named "carson" has a picture where it looks like they're about to fuck a guy in the ass.
by larry on Feb 18, 2009 7:17 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
And if anyone can recognize that look in a man's eye,
it’s the lar-bear.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 18, 2009 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Nice. So you're not batting 1.000. Good to know.
Had my roofies all ready to go, too.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
mark furman is a bad ass
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
so i guess the name mark is a goon squad requirement
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
finkle is einhorn
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 19, 2009 9:14 AM CST up reply actions
Ha... I tried to change it for this express reason
For some reason it doesn’t want the change to go through. I’m guessing the new TOS is already fucking me.
No public office for me now!
Oh, and I'm the rape victim
not the rapist… that makes it better right?
(The rapist was a none-too-pleased that I was using this pic as my profile)
That was one of the people who stood out to me as I glanced through the list too...was wondering who it was. HA!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 8:35 AM CST up reply actions
Fucking LOL !
"wow, yeah. cubs ST should be awesome. have a great time."
-by Larry on Jan. 9, 2009 3:09 PM PST
it makes Hoytsstash wonder if one of us is really THIS guy....
"wow, yeah. cubs ST should be awesome. have a great time."
-by Larry on Jan. 9, 2009 3:09 PM PST
Honestly, I don't get Twitter
Especially the way Cowley uses it. You can subscribe to his feed and not have a single reason to visit the S-T site. That’s giving content away for free times two.
I use it only because it makes it easier to post to my site from Knights games. Otherwise, the whole thing baffles me.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
twitter is best the way stone's throw uses it -- to reward the hardcore fans now and then
and convince the new ones to sign up. Stones Throw will link downloads to their unreleased albums and only leave it up for a few hours. The twitter subscribers get it, love it, want more — and the people that try the download link and find it dead sign up for the twitter feed.
It’s also good for organizations and political campaigns that want to build a list and can convince people that the good “activist” stuff comes through twitter first.
But yea, Cowley and his “digital media editors” (if they even have some guy that is talented and under 30 in management) completely mangle it’s appeal.
He really just wants a RSS feed, but he thinks he needs twitter.
thanks for tip on stones throw
i’m signing up.
peanut butter wolf comes out to boston usually once or twice a year to perform in a club or larger setting. have you seen him spin? i’ll make sure big shots is on cue today.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 19, 2009 8:39 AM CST up reply actions
That's really the only appeal to it for me
(Doing quick updates from games)
Although the Mizzou school of journalism requires all reporters to have a Twitter now. So, I guess I’ll have to start understanding it.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — Your what hurts?
by UribeAuction on Feb 19, 2009 12:54 AM CST up reply actions
the baseball cards have to be my favorite
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
word.
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 19, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
what's with the fuckin' chick as a fan?
accident or fake, i assume.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
on the other hand, i am gordon beckham's friend.
so that’s sweet.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
I have 65 year old clients
offering me invites to join. It has jumped the shark long before this.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
WU, is it just me, or is Facebook like modern day music....
"wow, yeah. cubs ST should be awesome. have a great time."
-by Larry on Jan. 9, 2009 3:09 PM PST
I'm on derr now. Saw that Colin had become a fan before I even saw this fanpost, and joined the group immediately!
neato.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
i totally shat all over your wall.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
watch out, you'll end up with the nickname Humpty Dumpty
Twitter: @SouthSideCheat
The Cheat on Facebook
that is one cumbersome sig
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
That's all you, WU!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
oh nevermind. I thought you meant colin's. I don't get how these reply things work yet.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
I definitely noticed the shattery.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
also...for the couple of you that I sent friend requests to....I respect the anonymity, so no worries if you say no!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
Tempted to use my new cloaking powers on this whole thread.
“In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight!
Let those who worship evil’s might
Beware my power – Chiburb’s light!”
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
LOL. Really.
“My new cloaking powers.” You crack me up, Capt. Kirk.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 19, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
Hey! It works! I made you disappear there. But you're back now.
Sweet!
But remember: a real hero never abuses his powers!
Nice to know the capabilities for when you’ve got your wine on this summer!
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
Or Colin's got his bourbon on....which is far uglier....
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
The fine print on the back of the Bug Zapper reads:
“May not be used on editors of SSS”.
Too bad.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
How does it work, since I allegedly share this power?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 19, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions
Go to 'actions'. There you'll see hide. Select same, and the post you've selected
disappears from view. You can also “unhide” if you feel you’ve made a mistake or someone pays you off.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
Already corrupt...
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions
Chicago Corrupt.
(Redundant.) Thanks, Chi. Maybe we should let in SSH…?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 19, 2009 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
I religiously do the Facebook thing. I also play Mob Wars on it, and it’s kind of addicting. Anyone want to be in my mob? ;)
My profile is http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=12605984&ref=profile
Feel free to add
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 19, 2009 11:28 AM CST reply actions
Oh...
btw, I meant to mention that I think the Facebook idea is a good one. I don’t do Twitter, but I imagine some here and elsewhere would get something out of that.
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 19, 2009 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
I will not be joining anyone's "mob"
But I did join the fan thing. Interesting to put a face to a name for some that posted who they are.
by Grinder in Training on Feb 19, 2009 12:38 PM CST reply actions
a kind of playground for the kids.
WU and I created it to keep them off our lawns.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
slightly disturbing
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 19, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
I can make it disappear if it bothers you...
"In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight!
Let those who worship evil’s might
Beware my power – Chiburb’s light!"
But then WU could make it reappear so never mind.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
This will be interesting. I can see you two fighting with your canes.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
For college kids it's another time waster in the line of Friendster and MySpace
Apparently older chaps use it for “networking,” but really it’s all about stalking.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 19, 2009 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Between FB and Linked-In
I’m sick of networking invites. Then again, I like my job.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
Agreed. I was opposed to both for a long time and gave in to myspace when I moved away from Chicago, to keep in touch with more casual friends.
I migrated to FB after I discovered that everyone I ever wanted to keep in touch with is on FB (I got about 65 buddies on there…I still don’t understand the people with hundreds of friends).
It’s actually quite nicely set up…much better than myspace.
And really easy to keep in touch daily with people. I likes it.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
Where's my invite?
You are so aloof.
(Guess I should set up a page first…)
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
I didn't think you'd be able to navigate it at your age....
Say the word, and you got an invite coming.
Just be careful…Colin’s been my buddy on there forever, and he tends to shit all over your profile.
:)
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
Hee-hee. WU wants an invite but I exercised my parental prerogative and hid him!!!!!
Let’s see if he can unhide himself…
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
nah, don't sweat it. Just trying the new wheels for a bit.
won’t be abused, or likely used.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
Corrups kiss-ass OPOS!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
*Corrupt
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
Forget your car. The Sarcasm Detector needs tuning up 1st.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
it's ok, cheat. you've got to give the old folks something to do, even if it's trivial, or they die
like wal-mart greeters, but with even shittier benefits
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 19, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
Besides, I spent half the day
Scrubbing Cheeto stains off the keys. Fuckin’ kids.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
Remember last year when he learned how to post images?
It’s like the first time a baby boy discovers his, ahem, manhood and can’t get enough of the new toy.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
That is EXACTLY what I was recalling....the day Chi learned how to post an image.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
Like the day I wiped my own ass
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 19, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
Fairly recently, I'd suppose?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
3 hours ago in class.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 19, 2009 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
Then you must be on a tear!
nyuk nyuk
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
I think most people with 100's of friends are too lazy to reject someone.
It’s easier for me to just approve then deal with the hassle of someone being offended I didn’t want to be their online friend.
by Grinder in Training on Feb 19, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
I don't get friend requests because I am virtually hidden unless I want to be found. And if you see me on someone else's page, you can't click on my name to add me.
I have one person on my page who is really annoying and who I befriended out of pity.
Other than that, I like to keep it down to the homies.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, you wouldn't want WTGTD "poking" you every 5 minutes
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 19, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
HAHAHA!
After I stopped laughing, that just gave me chills.
ick.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
Makes sense
I think it’s interesting to see who might find you from grade school or whatever or see what they are up to so I leave mine open to find. I imagine if I was a girl though, I’d probably make mine private too. I think it’s a bit different for guys.
by Grinder in Training on Feb 19, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, and I was going to say this in response to OM below, but the main reason I did not sign up for FB initially, is because it was school-based originally...just for finding classmates.
I personally have retained my best friends from grade school, high school, and college. The rest of them…I really couldn’t care less. I couldn’t wait to get away from the lot of them when I graduated high school.
So that does not appeal to me, although I do understand that it is fun to just see…
I can see people’s pics from mutual friend’s pages sometimes, and I just get a good laugh and leave it at that.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
Don't you know that it's different for girls?
You’re all the same.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
Networked, baby!
All about the social networks, which is why women do much better when they retire – they are used to communicating outside of work, and with other family members. Men are too focused on work and don’t develop and maintain social networks outside the workplace, in general.
True dat, SM.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
hmm
usually when it comes to musical references, WU doesnt let the pitch go by….
I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator
I missed that one.
Not big into JJ except “Look Sharp” album. Called 3rd strike for me on that one.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 20, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions
Although "Breaking Us in Two" is his best song
and it came out in ’83. (Good year, IIRC…)
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 20, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions
It's very easy to accumulate more than 500 friends
After graduating high school, everyone just added one another, it was the fun thing to do. You randomly add people from class or met at the frat orgy. Also, tons of people from grade school add you, everyone loves to see where the hot chicks from 8th grade ended up (fat, not so pretty, at U of I).
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 19, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
But you are Indian, yes?
You are used to extremely large groups with peripheral connections.
;)
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
I can't even retort to that
Being Indian is akin to being in a large, racist, smelly, frat (oops redundancy!)
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 19, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
i miss the old facebook.
before your time, youngin.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
i liked it when you needed a .edu address to join
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 19, 2009 6:11 PM CST up reply actions
i liked it when it was just the ivies plus stanford and michigan.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
that part sucked
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 20, 2009 2:07 AM CST up reply actions
colin with the "hoi" reference.
How often were you pantsed as a younger youth, colin? Because I would’ve been first in line, you effete snob.
;)
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
which one is not like the others
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
I do remember when the wall was an actual wall of text
But that’s as far back as I can go.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 20, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
So, scanning through the "fan of" list on SSS' facebook page....I don't see any Abhijaat's or Rajeev's....I thought you were on there, wtf?
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 19, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
Jugdish is my personal favorite Indian name.
it’s just got such a nice ring to it.
Cashing checks and having sex.
you live?
or has someone assumed your identity?
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
had a little scrape with the law. had to leave the country for a bit till things calmed down.
lesson learned. don’t haphazardly bury bodies less than 50 miles outside of vegas. even if they are just strippers.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by the way, the dirty dozen comment was classic. never saw myself as telly savalas. that was underappreciated.
Cashing checks and having sex.
mine's Vijaya
pronounce it carefully at work.
I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator
MM!!!!!!!! I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD!! for real, I considered that you might be dead.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 20, 2009 8:21 AM CST up reply actions
MM is the name, I’m ahead of my game
Still, puffing my leafs, still fuck with the beats
Still not loving police
Still rock my khakis with a cuff and a crease
Still got love for the streets, repping 312
Still the beat bangs, still doing my thang
Since I left, ain’t too much changed, still
Cashing checks and having sex.
Good.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 21, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
representin gangstas all across the world?
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
Who dis?
Covering your bank shorts yet?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
PS Is this really MM,
or has it been outsourced to Jugdish?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 20, 2009 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
Leave it to him to show back up during a race conversation.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 20, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions
I just joined
It will be like Where’s Waldo for retards.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 20, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
It's hard to believe that exists.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 20, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
I believe I will go to that site.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
Is that your way of saying, "HSA, please send me an invite to facebook?"
;D
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 21, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
LMAO That's good, cause its so freakin' true.
I know so many people who go through other people’s friends profiles just to check out the pictures. It’s very creepy.
by slydernelson on Feb 20, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
personally...
I have a twitter account I update all the time, it sends that to my Facebook Status and to my Twitter widget on my website.
Facebook also captures my RSS feed and posts my blog posts as Notes (but only the first line or two of a post, then it links over to the website.)
I don’t think Twitter should be used as an RSS type feed, I think that’s the wrong way to do it. It’s like a 140 character window into the blogger, not into the blog.
love the uribe pic with the crave case
and the chicagoer, classy
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
be my friend?
"I asked the elders at the church to lay hands on me. I haven’t really thought about it. It’s all about gum and sunflower seeds now. Prayer works."
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