Posted by Dinah on July 2, 2009, at 20:32:47
In reply to Important question at end. » Dr. Bob, posted by Kath on July 2, 2009, at 18:02:51
I found Babble googling Luvox. There was a long thread between two posters that I really enjoyed, then I eventually made my way to Social. I liked the people so I stayed.
I don't see that as being terribly different from people finding Babble through Twitter.
I find other message boards through google searches. I'm more of a lurker than a poster, but I generally find them very helpful and am glad they are there. Sometimes I just read the information I need, or sometimes I might stick around and read lots about the topic.
Someone found Babble and asked me a question because of a comic strip I once quoted. I hope I was able to help him find the strip we both enjoyed.
Whether it's through google or studies or twitter, the important thing is surely that the people who might find a community here have a way to learn of Babble. Otherwise there might not be a community here for any of us.
I see some privacy issues for those who "follow" babble, since there is a network that shows who you follow, and if you also twitter under the same account elsewhere you can be linked to Babble. That's a problem for some people, less of a problem for others. I don't think I'd do it myself, but more out of a general caution than because I'm afraid of any specific fallout.
My bosses already know I see a therapist and have for a long time. They are very glad I do. :) My family and therapist not only know that I babble, but they know my Babble name.
But unless you sign up as a babble follower on Twitter, I see this as no more threatening to your privacy than google searches. Perhaps less because surely more people google luvox than will find this one twitter among all the twitter accounts out there.
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