Bee said:

I totally like sage quotes others share.  I see it as a "give back" kind of thing.  Some of them are very useful and are quite thought provoking.  I say bring em on!

Your #3,  I totally agree with that.  I usually ban anyone that does that randomly sells me something via a @reply.  Asking me a question, or answering a question I asked is totally different.  I don't get too bombarded with it so maybe Twitter is on it pretty tightly.

Michele Anderson said:

There are tons of peeves... most of them worthy of discussion. Without #5 I think a lot of us would do something else. What bugs me are the people who don't ever participate and use the sites strictly as billboards for their business notes. Without taking the time to network with other people in a genuine way, I don't see how it could do their businesses much good... Do you?

Holly said:

I would love to have a Facebook dislike button, but can see the potential problems with it in regards to businesses, etc. But then again... don't businesses want honest feedback on their services/products? You would think so, since they a lot of them are hiring bloggers all over the place in order to write about them and provide honest feedback and a lot of bloggers are finally coming out of their shells and rejecting the fear that they had just months ago about writing negatively about a product or service that they may have been compensated with cash or free swag in return and are writing their honest opinion of things. I would like to see more honesty, more transparency and an all-around 'real' feeling from more businesses as social media continues to grow.

As for my social media pet peeves... Foursquare. No, not a specific thing about Foursquare, just Foursquare in general. I cannot stand it, it creeps me out and I'm sorry, but I don't want to know where you are every single moment of every single day. That is what gives me more of a "get over yourself" kind of feeling than anything else. Also: Foursquare could potentially be a breeding ground for stalking. Do not like.

Bryan said:

Hi Deidre

I often see the humor of tagging various unflattering pics. I wouldn't see this as problem in most cases? But I see your point when this isn't the case or that you become the brunt of jokes instead part of the joke.

lmckeogh said:

Foursquare check-in notifications and awards.  Foursquare is great, but learn how to use the settings such that your not annoying the twiterverse each time you venture somewhere.

cam gleeson said:

You could add - automated Direct messages from people every time you follow them on Twitter.

And a recent practise I have noticed people tagging you in FB  photos you are not actually in - usually a pic of their business or a product just so you get a notification and go to that page.

 

Suzanne McDonald said:

5. Providing sage quotes as your status updates daily…yes you’re clever, very clever

If you don't have anything original to say, why should I follow you?

Thanks for the fun & easy-reading post!

rainbow said:

My social media/Twitter pet peeve is auto-follows based on key words. If I tweet about eating fish, suddenly I am being followed by someone who tweets about aquarium fish. If I use the word "endo" to refer to an endocrinologist, suddenly I am being followed by someone who tweets about endometriosis.

RLSantuciJr said:

I don't really see # 5 as being horrific. I try to use funny or inspirational quotes. I get them from my tech newsletters - so are they horrific? And some of the status updates I've seen - talk about horrific!

eprich said:

1) Twitter validation services - a sure way to piss off people who want to follow you.

2) Captcha for leaving comments.

phil in normandy, france said:

Use of the word "awesome" to describe the everyday and mundane.  Niagara Falls are awesome. If what you're describing doesn't match up to that, don't debase the language.

Putting every first letter (or everything) of a message in block capitals.

Not responding when someone sends you a message.

Automated DMs on Twitter when you follow someone - often saying "check out our awesome offer" or similar.  If you can't be bothered to send a proper message, don't bother at all.

I could go on but I don't want to spoil my otherwise good mood.

Elizabeth T. said:

 

Thank you Deidre for the great points. One of the things I hate are people who advertise on other people's Fan Pages!  Because I'm in internet marketing I get a nut case a day who "Like's" my Page only to make a post advertising some get-rich quick scheme - at least these I can understand - after all they're spammers. They bother me but the worst ones are the people you already know who can't seem to answer a post w/o taking the opportunity to advertise their business name and link to their web site.

When I teach social media etiquette I tell my students that a FB Page is similar to the storefront of a business - and that Page advertises someone's business.  It would be considered very rude if you walked up and taped an advertisement about your own company on the front door of an office building or on the window of a merchant.  To me, advertising on someone else's business Page is the same thing.

 

@saxyjorge said:

Really enjoyed your post!

I agree many people who use social media complain almost about everything that happens in their lives. I kinda also see it as a way of expression which in that case they should write it in their journals.. [or blogs ] 

Also the whole quote part, o gosh that's funny! It started with emails and now it has gone 2.0 ! 

Linda C Smith said:

I love this!  I did get a laugh and nodded a few times in agreement.  I especially like numbers 1 and 3 and 4 and 5...well, they are all good.  Thanks for a light look at a Friday.

Leslie said:

I'd add: Using Twitter only for Foursquare updates on your location, including your own home.

Harry said:

About the dislike button: I'd favor a dislike button that was double blind. Also agree with Christine: I don't care for auto direct messages.

Alberto said:

@deidre

#Great #Post! #I #found #it #very #useful.

#Now, #if #only #my #boss #would #let #me #surf #the #internet #in #peace, #I #could #write #more!

Btw you have a great photo here, wow you look lovely!

So see u on Google wave soon!

thank you for being you and keep up the good work! [thumbs up]

 

ps i share with you this pearl of wisdom: «A good friend can tell you what is the matter with you in a minute. He may not seem such a good friend after telling.»

Christine Pilch said:

You forgot my favorite social media pet peeve: Twitter auto-DMs, especially the ones that are salesy.

- Christine
http://twitter.com/ChristinePilch

Kelsey said:

I totally agree with you on number 10. Hopefully facebook will listen and eventually add it.