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We spend inordinate amounts of time in our elementary school promoting self-esteem; perhaps we should also include self-promotion in our character curriculum.

Recognizing and taking ownership of positive actions is a GOOD thing. Gracefully accepting a complement is almost a lost art. And sharing news, plans, and accomplishments with friends makes life interesting.

If I want a monologue, I’ll speak to my mirror. Conversation is what I’m after. And a shared insight, a (friendly) verbal sparring match, or a sincere “Well done” adds immeasurably to value of my efforts.

“A humble person is totally different from a person who cannot recognize and appreciate himself as part of this worlds marvels” -Rabino Nilton Bonder

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For the record, though, that term has popped up in a lot of posts this week, so different people probably mean different things by it.

@Scott I hope so too. You’re a hoot, and it don’t hurt that you’re a smart one. Love your blog. Want to learn how you make you smooth graphics so I can continue to improve by stealing from you.

@Taylor: You crack me up. I couldn’t have said it any better and more saltily myself. And yes, I can’t wait for a good conversation aggregator. Surely a matter of time?

Throw that Lolita comment on the Lolita thread, you. People will miss it here. It’s a post that won’t die. Lots of medicine for hypocrites and prudes there.

I just don’t get twitter drama. Unfollow someone you don’t want to read anymore and move on. Where’s the fuss?

Of course, the same is true on livejournal and I know people that have elaborate friending/unfriending rules over there. Never understood it then either.

I wasn’t (I don’t think) “promoting” myself…. but I was talking about my experiences. Every word, communication, tweet, email, blog post, wink, kiss, or gesture (obscene or otherwise) is situated. I don’t know much but what I know. Sharing what I know enables me to discuss my experiences and learn.

I’m not a fan of rules. I’m not much even a fan of guidelines because usually they become rules by default, apathy, socialization, or whatever.

I have never actually thought of anyone as a “self-promoter,” but sometimes I’ve thought people were boring, or assholes, or just talking about things I don’t understand or care about. In those cases, I simply unfollow.

About the posting comments to twitter v. blog thing, there have been times I’ve wished the conversation wasn’t splintered. There has to be a technological solution to that. Why can’t we have trackbacks (or similar) inside twitter so that when someone is responding on twitter to a blog post, it shows up in both places?

PS — Clay, I have been so insanely busy and overwhelmed that I COMPLETELY missed the Lolita discussion. I was so mad b/c I taught “Slaughterhouse Five” and “A Clockwork Orange” to regular-level (!!!!! horrible words!!!) students last year. They were the best experiences in my time teaching English. Many students now have one of those books listed in their facebook profiles as their faves. I also taught The Shining in summer school (which I will defend to the ground.)

I haven’t read Lolita, but have always wanted to, and I am now even more intrigued. Your blog always gets me thinking.

PS again — the new look is great. I myself am completely sick of cutline, but don’t want to change until I can afford to have a custom design made.

Thanks for keeping us thinking! That’s what great teachers do.

As someone who is newer to Twitter, I am delighted when I see a “just posted” tweet from someone whose work I read. What I am reacting to is the frequent tweeter whose 140 characters fill my feed with a blizzard of updates and often refer to “my book” or “you must see this” “best feature ever” - Essentially, “look how amazingly contemporary I am; I am the source.” To me, a self promoter is someone who does NOT want to hear your ideas, but only wants you to hear his or hers.

I am happy to hear about hockey games, dinner plans, vacations, and American Idol in the landscape of Prometian boards, grammar, postings, and great urls.

Thanks for asking for clarification.

I especially despise the “polite” scoldings that don’t say exactly what or who is being scolded. We are all left to imagine who is being naughty while the scolder sits in judgement of everyone who isn’t folowing their imaginary rules.

Do whatever you like on Twitter - it’s my choice to follow, read, click, or respond.

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