I couldn't make a public post and post it to you guys, so... I re-shared! :) Pleased to be here with you!
Originally shared by Ana Mateu
Today I joined the +User2User-LIVE ! community (THANK you Andrew Hatchett). I was getting acquainted with the community and then I realised I fail to meet one of your criteria to join: having more than one public post on profile... That's because I am still quite new to G+, and I deleted the few public comments I had made somewhere in between the moment Andrew reviewed my profile, and now. So... that has to be fixed, and thus my (now) first public post. And at the same time a little introduction. I am Spanish, and live in Spain, but I have for a long time lived abroad, and I keep a keen interest in the international culture, I love interacting with a curious mind and focus on business and living our passions. I have explored Google Hangouts a bit, and I look forward to helping out in this community as best as I can. However, I feel a total beginner with G+ profiles. For instance: what are the "codes" or "rules" for interacting? I know if I want to reach someone, I start their names with a +, and that way they get notified. If I was asking a question, and I get a reply, normally, I'd "+1" the reply. If I say thanks again, is it appreciated I re+ the person's name or is that unnecessary? (for instance Andrew, I've typed your name more than one time on the same message, there is no need to hyperlink it every time, is it? Is there any benefit?) And one last doubt (more might come to mind): what's the code for replying to events/shows I'm invited to? If I won't be able to attend, shall I say Maybe? Does watching the replay count? And then once watched, click on YES. Or should I say No? If I say YES, but don't show up, is that as bad as it sounds or does it still help? ;) Oh... and is there a recommended maximum length to any post? Nice to meet you guys, thank you for having me here.
Ana Mateu Welcome to the group!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious as to why you couldn't make a public post and post it to us. Was there an error message of some sort?
As to the "+1"... It is used in so many different ways I'm not sure it means a great deal. What I mean is that some people +1 to indicate they like/ approve of a post, others use it as a mere sign that they have read the post.
You are correct that within the same post it is only needed to "+" mention someone once and not every time their name is mentioned. If I'm thanking someone by name then I don't also "+1" it.
For events I almost always say yes or maybe. Mainly because if you say no you get no more notifications about that event (i.e.If you say no because of a time conflict and the host changes the time you won't be notified of the time change)
And no maximum length for posts... but better to post individual questions than a lot of questions in one post. :)
:) Got it! Thanks Andrew! The message I got read "If you share with people or circles, you can't share with a community" - which is strange, because I had selected Public, and that's not mentioned in the message, only people or circles. I will post a pic so you can see it :)
ReplyDeleteBienvenidos Ana Mateu
ReplyDeleteI love that you are new and are wanting to learn more.
All great questions you list.
Andrew Hatchett has done a very great job at answering them for you.
I am semi-bilingual so I would love to chat with you sometime.
The Question on Events
I normally do not respond when I know I cannot go to an event. That may be bad or wrong, I just get too many to keep up.
If I can go or want to see it I say yes.
If plans change or I cannot watch I usually share the post with the Event to a PRIVATE community I have created called "My DVR" and I have a category called "watch later"
Please feel free to reach out if you need anything. You can start a hangout and invite anyone in you like.
You can click the green link in the Community About section above and someone may join you in about 6 minutes if they are available.
Welcome
Ana Mateu It seems that in "GoogleSpeak" the word 'Public' means either people or a circle. :)
ReplyDeleteMost of the time I post only to communities and almost never post to circles or 'public'. :)
Welcome ann mateu. Unlike Michael Daniels I only speak English. So welcome.
ReplyDeleteMichael Daniels Thank you! I look forward to hanging out and practicing some spanish if you wish, although it might be better in the new year, as holidays are approaching and family is keeping me away from the pc. Felices fiestas! Y feliz 2015!!
ReplyDeleteJohn Jurkiewicz Thank you John! Not a problem, I love English! Nice meeting you!!
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