tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post8765353619318186426..comments2024-03-22T07:35:09.284-07:00Comments on Books in the City: Sunday Salon: November 4, 2012Booksnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-84066932237509265942012-11-08T11:01:59.793-08:002012-11-08T11:01:59.793-08:00I like your image of a virtual campfire. Social me...I like your image of a virtual campfire. Social media was useful to me too in tracking down loved ones.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-66422046308223967822012-11-06T18:49:58.510-08:002012-11-06T18:49:58.510-08:00I'm really glad to hear you didn't suffer ...I'm really glad to hear you didn't suffer much damage in the hurricane. Social media has been amazing for keeping people in touch and providing that campfire you mentioned, as well as helping people actually coordinate community based relief. I've been so impressed by the willingness of people to reach out!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-47863513234215899342012-11-05T10:20:23.655-08:002012-11-05T10:20:23.655-08:00I'm glad you didn't have to face too much ...I'm glad you didn't have to face too much of the devastation. I know it's been heartbreaking for some. Interesting thoughts on social media though. I tend to think of it in more negative terms overall but the image of a reassuring virtual campfire makes me rethink that some.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-40577006293333012692012-11-05T05:37:43.101-08:002012-11-05T05:37:43.101-08:00Thanks Jenners!Thanks Jenners!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-67492602779434247082012-11-05T05:36:55.135-08:002012-11-05T05:36:55.135-08:00It was amazing how quickly info got out on twitter...It was amazing how quickly info got out on twitter and FB. Except for a a few blips where inaccurate info got circulated, I think people were much better informed thanks to social media. Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-80632120206065423032012-11-05T05:35:35.050-08:002012-11-05T05:35:35.050-08:00Thanks Mary!Thanks Mary!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-16340185227702063632012-11-05T05:34:36.987-08:002012-11-05T05:34:36.987-08:00I know - we definitely need to maintain the balanc...I know - we definitely need to maintain the balance between online and F2F connection but they can augment each other. Thanks for keeping tabs on the East Coasters during the storm!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-9760330105438531732012-11-05T05:33:07.516-08:002012-11-05T05:33:07.516-08:00Thanks Arti!Thanks Arti!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-60718851472706392432012-11-05T05:32:32.344-08:002012-11-05T05:32:32.344-08:00Thanks Melissa! Yes, Long Beach got hit quite bad...Thanks Melissa! Yes, Long Beach got hit quite badly. I have some friends there and their stories are so sad. I hope you BIL is able to get on the road to recovery and rebuilding soon. Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-17946624301572576262012-11-05T04:17:35.662-08:002012-11-05T04:17:35.662-08:00I'm so glad you weathered the storm so well. ...I'm so glad you weathered the storm so well. I do think social media really shows its value during a crisis.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-25280894182023075262012-11-05T02:52:16.081-08:002012-11-05T02:52:16.081-08:00Colleen, you've been in my thoughts along with...Colleen, you've been in my thoughts along with so many others I've met via social media and blogging. I'm glad you're doing ok!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-49261881030965219732012-11-04T20:17:01.050-08:002012-11-04T20:17:01.050-08:00There are certainly problems with the advent of so...There are certainly problems with the advent of social media cutting off some of our face-to-face contact. But what a tremendous asset in situations like this. Having gotten to know so many East Coasters, I was grateful for your ability to "check in" on Twitter but that pales in comparison to the benefits it provided you.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-52751424937431251172012-11-04T19:39:37.244-08:002012-11-04T19:39:37.244-08:00Colleen,
I'm glad you're ok and that the ...Colleen,<br /><br />I'm glad you're ok and that the Sandy troubles were short-lived for you. All the bloggers and twitterers from NYC are in my mind these few days. All the best to your City in its rebuilding. Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-3778171038365266702012-11-04T19:17:03.520-08:002012-11-04T19:17:03.520-08:00Thanks for the update! happy that you are safe!
My...Thanks for the update! happy that you are safe!<br />My in laws live on Long Island and just got power yesterday...but my brother in law's house on Long Beach is a disaster.<br />All my best!!Gerbera Daisy Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605934758292568280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-90831771650663179802012-11-04T19:01:27.441-08:002012-11-04T19:01:27.441-08:00I'm so glad to hear that you were spared the b...I'm so glad to hear that you were spared the brunt of it but I imagine it was quite frightening to face the storm alone. I'm glad that social media rose to the occasion and created a safe haven for you.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.com