Comments on: Overexposure vs. The Fear of Obscurity http://www.monicawright.com/2009/09/18/overexposure-vs-the-fear-of-obscurity/ Random thoughts on Internet Marketing, SEO, Social Media and whatever else floats my way. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:09:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: DR Net http://www.monicawright.com/2009/09/18/overexposure-vs-the-fear-of-obscurity/comment-page-1/#comment-73 DR Net Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:13:08 +0000 http://www.monicawright.com/?p=246#comment-73 Boy I have to agree with some of your points and thoughts to chew on Monica. I have never really gotten into the social aspect of Web 2.0. I see the usefulness in some ways, but is just seems to be a saturated conglomerate of emptiness for the most part. Other than some great benefits for backlinking and seo. Who has the time to chit chat about what they are doing after eating a Bran muffin :) Sam, Aka Dr Net Boy I have to agree with some of your points and thoughts to chew on Monica. I have never really gotten into the social aspect of Web 2.0. I see the usefulness in some ways, but is just seems to be a saturated conglomerate of emptiness for the most part. Other than some great benefits for backlinking and seo. Who has the time to chit chat about what they are doing after eating a Bran muffin :)

Sam, Aka Dr Net

]]> By: Joe Michaud http://www.monicawright.com/2009/09/18/overexposure-vs-the-fear-of-obscurity/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Joe Michaud Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:52:14 +0000 http://www.monicawright.com/?p=246#comment-63 You have learned well, grasshopper. Exposure is overrated. Obscurity is no fun either, unless you're a hermit. Ah, balance. You have learned well, grasshopper. Exposure is overrated. Obscurity is no fun either, unless you’re a hermit. Ah, balance.

]]> By: Monica Wright http://www.monicawright.com/2009/09/18/overexposure-vs-the-fear-of-obscurity/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Monica Wright Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:49:32 +0000 http://www.monicawright.com/?p=246#comment-59 It truly is the beauty and the beast, you completely nailed it. Also, the guilt we feel I had always attested to being more of a female trait stemming from my role as mother and Catholic upbringing (guilt can motivate a lot you know!) So for that I was excited to see Eric's reply too. I must say I'm relieved that this seems to be a common struggle. I hope that this will at least give us the "ok" to say no, and provide understanding when people have to say no to us. It truly is the beauty and the beast, you completely nailed it. Also, the guilt we feel I had always attested to being more of a female trait stemming from my role as mother and Catholic upbringing (guilt can motivate a lot you know!) So for that I was excited to see Eric’s reply too. I must say I’m relieved that this seems to be a common struggle. I hope that this will at least give us the “ok” to say no, and provide understanding when people have to say no to us.

]]> By: Monica Wright http://www.monicawright.com/2009/09/18/overexposure-vs-the-fear-of-obscurity/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Monica Wright Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:43:15 +0000 http://www.monicawright.com/?p=246#comment-58 That's a great analogy - applying social activity and relationships as "investments". Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should, or feel like you have to. It's a challenge to say the least, making those decisions. That’s a great analogy – applying social activity and relationships as “investments”. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should, or feel like you have to. It’s a challenge to say the least, making those decisions.

]]> By: Eric Werner http://www.monicawright.com/2009/09/18/overexposure-vs-the-fear-of-obscurity/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Eric Werner Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:40:48 +0000 http://www.monicawright.com/?p=246#comment-57 Odd coincidence - I had to turn down a last minute speaking opportunity this month as well. I didn't like doing it but there is the need for balance as you mentioned. I think it is important to think of those types of things as investments too - if you didn't have the cash you wouldn't try to force some into the stock market... You might decide to invest more or less next month. Also as with any investment you should try to get s much value as you can. If you had to give a talk without being able to give your full attention to the people afterwards it would probably not pay off as much for you or they. Great points Monica! Odd coincidence – I had to turn down a last minute speaking opportunity this month as well. I didn’t like doing it but there is the need for balance as you mentioned. I think it is important to think of those types of things as investments too – if you didn’t have the cash you wouldn’t try to force some into the stock market… You might decide to invest more or less next month.

Also as with any investment you should try to get s much value as you can. If you had to give a talk without being able to give your full attention to the people afterwards it would probably not pay off as much for you or they.

Great points Monica!

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