I studied the media for my undergraduate and now in my Masters course I continue so I am well aware of the impact of this new media and of the benefits. I could quote articles which state the importance of being involved but try as I might I have never really felt a part of it. I don't seem to fit in ....
I recently read an ebook The essential Guide to Social Media by Brian Sollis and he talks of Social Media Voyeurs. People who look from afar and lurk on the perimeters of online societies without ever becoming a true member. They don't truly understand what, where or why they're participating.
That's me!!!!
I understand now that whenever I've started a blog or twitter account or any other type of social media I have done it because I thought it was something I should do but not because I had any particular urge to join a community.
I realise now that the difficulty I've had is not my ability to express my thoughts in writing or find something to say (As I noted in an earlier post) but it's my lack of ability to become immersed in an online community.
Now that I understand this I can perhaps move on. I've started writing much more on my blog (albeit mainly essay notes) but none the less it has been rewarding.
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