What Social Network Do Use? And Why? - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

someguy · 2nd Oct 2011, 09:51 PM

Please excuse the typo on the thread name. Also please abide by the forum rules related to sharing off-site profiles.

I don't use any of them.

**Lexington** · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:01 PM

I'm on all four.

I was originally on MySpace, and mainly used it as a business tool. Most of my business contacts had MySpace page, and those were routinely updated with new information that I needed. As people abandoned MySpace for Facebook, I created a profile there, and now use that one. I also have a second "personal" FB profile which is for friends and just generic fun.l

I have a Twitter account, but I admit to not being very good with it. (I have all of 90 followers.) I'm just not very good at being extremely pithy. I prefer to write complete sentences.

I started a Google-Plus account because everybody told me it was going to replace Facebook. It ended up being like moving beyond the velvet ropes into an exclusive club...only to find nobody else was inside. I never check the account.

Oh, and early warning that all ECers should know anyway - do NOT post your FB, MS, Twitter or Google Plus names or links. Thank'ee.

Lex

Allegro molto · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:05 PM

I checked off "Facebook" in the poll because I use it more. Anyways, I use Facebook to keep in contact with with friends and family. I also use it for networking.

I have a Twitter account, but I don't post too often on it. I mainly use Twitter for instant news on a variety of subjects (i.e. world events, video games, anime, music, etc.).

Ridiculous · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:12 PM

I have a Twitter account, but I don't use it to tweet, only so I can follow other people and get their tweets. I have replied to a few though.

I have a grand total of 6 followers, which span a wide range of people: one of them is the twitter account for a sex toy shop, and another is the MP for the largest city in New Zealand. I'm not sure why they are following me.

**Maddy** · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:20 PM

Facebook and Tumblr mostly. I have a Twitter but mostly just for celebrity-stalking purposes.

Yuya · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:24 PM

there should be options to select more than one choice

alan t · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:39 PM

Fb g+ twitter tumblr livejournal

Raeil · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:40 PM

I'm on both Facebook and Google+ (as well as tumblr and twitter for random purposes), but I use Facebook WAAAAAAAY more because everyone I know is on FB, I know how to use FB (mostly), and G+ hasn't impressed me enough yet. Eventually, I'll probably get a rotation going of visiting G+ once a day, but I haven't checked it in a month or two because nothing important is on it.

NoPlanB · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:51 PM

I have all of them plus a Tumblr. My favorite would be Twitter by far, then Tumblr followed by Facebook.

Can't stand Myspace or Google+.

just b urself · 2nd Oct 2011, 10:59 PM

heres everything i have:facebook,twitter,myspace,myyearbook,tq nation,and a tumblr but i mainly use facebook.i dont liek myspace..the last time i was on their was a few months ago..im barely on myyerabook because alot of people on their use it for being gross and hookin up..im on facebook every time im on the computer and then twitter and then tumblr

Mad Man L · 2nd Oct 2011, 11:03 PM

Facebook. I occasionally use my Twitter account.

I never even had MySpace. (It was popular back in the days when my parents/news services convinced me that social networks were evil).

**Gerry** · 2nd Oct 2011, 11:33 PM

I use Facebook and Twitter.

needshelp · 2nd Oct 2011, 11:36 PM

i'm thinking about killing off my facebook. i check mine out once or twice a week if i feel like it. i have a myspace but i haven't been on there in months. don't mess with other social networks.

HalfInsane · 2nd Oct 2011, 11:36 PM

Facebook, because everyone else was doing it. And its enough of a chore in and of itself; no Twitter for me. I never did hop on the MySpace bandwagon... does using the term bandwagon make me seem old? Ah well

Colton · 3rd Oct 2011, 12:10 AM

Facebook<3

Ghostly · 3rd Oct 2011, 02:08 AM

Sadly, I still use facebook -.- I sorta don't like it as you can tell, I've been trying to join Google+ but it's not letting me becuase it says I have to be over 18 or something -.- so I'm sruck with facebook. Then again I still have my Tumblr <3

xXPsychedelicXx · 3rd Oct 2011, 02:20 AM

I use Facebook, mostly. It's the easiest way to keep in touch with my friends, if they don't have a Blackberry. :P Twitter has never really interested me, and everyone tells me that MySpace is like a deserted wasteland, but I've never bothered to go over and find out for myself. I blog occasionally, but not enough to earn the title of "Blogger".
And there you have it.

Nazo · 3rd Oct 2011, 05:16 AM

I'm a Facebook addict and I also have a Google+ but I only have one person I know on there, so it's kind of as useless to me as the Myspace I made years ago and did nothing with at all.
Oh, yeah, I have a Twitter and never use that, and a Tumblr which I use on occasion.

Artemicion · 3rd Oct 2011, 06:05 AM

Facebook and Google+....im simply bored out of mind at work...thus...both

**Filip** · 3rd Oct 2011, 07:37 AM

Only Facebook for me. All I really want out of a social network is the bare minimum of info to keep up to date with what friends are doing, and facebook does just that.

Even then, I'm hardly an addict. I'd do a quick cursory sweep for ten seconds a day or so, and that's it (except when I'm on holiday and I'll post a few updates to make the people at home jealous

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View Poll Results: What Social Network Do You Use?
FaceBook	70	83.33%
Myspace	0	0%
Twitter	5	5.95%
Google+	0	0%
Other	9	10.71%
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2nd Oct 2011, 09:51 PM	#1
someguy Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: My mum and a few friends. Location: Melbourne, Australia. Age: 20 Posts: 44 Join Date: Aug 2011	What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Please excuse the typo on the thread name. Also please abide by the forum rules related to sharing off-site profiles. I don't use any of them. Last edited by someguy; 2nd Oct 2011 at 10:01 PM..

2nd Oct 2011, 10:01 PM	#2
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? I'm on all four. I was originally on MySpace, and mainly used it as a business tool. Most of my business contacts had MySpace page, and those were routinely updated with new information that I needed. As people abandoned MySpace for Facebook, I created a profile there, and now use that one. I also have a second "personal" FB profile which is for friends and just generic fun.l I have a Twitter account, but I admit to not being very good with it. (I have all of 90 followers.) I'm just not very good at being extremely pithy. I prefer to write complete sentences. I started a Google-Plus account because everybody told me it was going to replace Facebook. It ended up being like moving beyond the velvet ropes into an exclusive club...only to find nobody else was inside. I never check the account. Oh, and early warning that all ECers should know anyway - do NOT post your FB, MS, Twitter or Google Plus names or links. Thank'ee. Lex

2nd Oct 2011, 10:05 PM	#3
Allegro molto Kyoufu wo oshiete yarou. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 6 (100% Gay) Out Status: Officially told 1 person! Posts: 2,334 Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? I checked off "Facebook" in the poll because I use it more. Anyways, I use Facebook to keep in contact with with friends and family. I also use it for networking. I have a Twitter account, but I don't post too often on it. I mainly use Twitter for instant news on a variety of subjects (i.e. world events, video games, anime, music, etc.). __________________ In the end, I always end up alone.

2nd Oct 2011, 10:12 PM	#4
Ridiculous EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 934 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? I have a Twitter account, but I don't use it to tweet, only so I can follow other people and get their tweets. I have replied to a few though. I have a grand total of 6 followers, which span a wide range of people: one of them is the twitter account for a sex toy shop, and another is the MP for the largest city in New Zealand. I'm not sure why they are following me.

2nd Oct 2011, 10:20 PM	#5
Maddy Free Hugs EC Admin Gender: - Orientation: Into girls Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 7,704 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Facebook and Tumblr mostly. I have a Twitter but mostly just for celebrity-stalking purposes. __________________ how strange it is to be anything at all [Victor] 2:09 pm: and then halloween happened and I was outside in a skirt.

2nd Oct 2011, 10:24 PM	#6
Yuya Scout Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: Melbourne Age: 27 Posts: 588 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? there should be options to select more than one choice

2nd Oct 2011, 10:39 PM	#7
alan t EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: ontario, canada Age: 27 Posts: 340 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Fb g+ twitter tumblr livejournal

2nd Oct 2011, 10:40 PM	#8
Raeil EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Missouri Age: 20 Posts: 421 Join Date: May 2011	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? I'm on both Facebook and Google+ (as well as tumblr and twitter for random purposes), but I use Facebook WAAAAAAAY more because everyone I know is on FB, I know how to use FB (mostly), and G+ hasn't impressed me enough yet. Eventually, I'll probably get a rotation going of visiting G+ once a day, but I haven't checked it in a month or two because nothing important is on it. __________________ ~Say my name, as every color illuminates! We are shining, and we will never be afraid again!~

2nd Oct 2011, 10:51 PM	#9
NoPlanB This is a warning, a courtesy call Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Homoromantic asexual Out Status: Still in the closet Location: Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 289 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? I have all of them plus a Tumblr. My favorite would be Twitter by far, then Tumblr followed by Facebook. Can't stand Myspace or Google+. __________________ We all want to be somebody We just need a taste of who we are We all want to be somebody We're willing to go, but not that far

2nd Oct 2011, 10:59 PM	#10
just b urself XxjustbeurselfXx Full Member Gender: Questioning my gender Orientation: pansexual Out Status: only one friend knows Location: Oklahoma Age: 17 Posts: 190 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? heres everything i have:facebook,twitter,myspace,myyearbook,tq nation,and a tumblr but i mainly use facebook.i dont liek myspace..the last time i was on their was a few months ago..im barely on myyerabook because alot of people on their use it for being gross and hookin up..im on facebook every time im on the computer and then twitter and then tumblr __________________ "Don't let what other people think or say about you define you. You are your own person. Define yourself."

2nd Oct 2011, 11:03 PM	#11
Mad Man L EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 1,244 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Facebook. I occasionally use my Twitter account. I never even had MySpace. (It was popular back in the days when my parents/news services convinced me that social networks were evil). __________________ I really should get a proper signature...

2nd Oct 2011, 11:33 PM	#12
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? I use Facebook and Twitter. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

2nd Oct 2011, 11:36 PM	#13
needshelp really likes you Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: out to some, not family and friends though Location: in a closet near you Age: 25 Posts: 691 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? i'm thinking about killing off my facebook. i check mine out once or twice a week if i feel like it. i have a myspace but i haven't been on there in months. don't mess with other social networks. Last edited by needshelp; 2nd Oct 2011 at 11:41 PM..

2nd Oct 2011, 11:36 PM	#14
HalfInsane EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Everyone Location: BC, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 400 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Facebook, because everyone else was doing it. And its enough of a chore in and of itself; no Twitter for me. I never did hop on the MySpace bandwagon... does using the term bandwagon make me seem old? Ah well

3rd Oct 2011, 12:10 AM	#15
Colton Hit the Lights Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Any one who wants to know Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 1,210 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Facebook<3 __________________ "It's always been about me, myself, and I. I thought relationships were nothing but a waste of time. I never wanted to be anybody's other half. I was happy saying I know love, it wouldn't last." <3

3rd Oct 2011, 02:08 AM	#16
Ghostly привет Full Member Gender: Un Garçon Orientation: I'm committed to this one guy Out Status: people that care for me Location: Canada Age: 17 Posts: 1,305 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Sadly, I still use facebook -.- I sorta don't like it as you can tell, I've been trying to join Google+ but it's not letting me becuase it says I have to be over 18 or something -.- so I'm sruck with facebook. Then again I still have my Tumblr <3 __________________ "Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other" -Sir Francis Bacon

3rd Oct 2011, 02:20 AM	#17
xXPsychedelicXx ... and the lesbians. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Blue, pink and purple. Out Status: A few people. Age: 16 Posts: 174 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? I use Facebook, mostly. It's the easiest way to keep in touch with my friends, if they don't have a Blackberry. :P Twitter has never really interested me, and everyone tells me that MySpace is like a deserted wasteland, but I've never bothered to go over and find out for myself. I blog occasionally, but not enough to earn the title of "Blogger". And there you have it. __________________ ... We'll write a song that turns out the lights.

3rd Oct 2011, 05:16 AM	#18
Nazo Janis Ian's Lesbian Crush Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Facebook, not hiding at college Location: Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 2,071 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? I'm a Facebook addict and I also have a Google+ but I only have one person I know on there, so it's kind of as useless to me as the Myspace I made years ago and did nothing with at all. Oh, yeah, I have a Twitter and never use that, and a Tumblr which I use on occasion. __________________ are you feeling like a prisoner are you living life the way you want giving time to ones you love are you giving time to who you are

3rd Oct 2011, 06:05 AM	#19
Artemicion :D :D :D Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Anyone who asks, but parents in denial. Location: Vancouver BC Canada Age: 23 Posts: 1,112 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Facebook and Google+....im simply bored out of mind at work...thus...both

3rd Oct 2011, 07:37 AM	#20
Filip Cecile's sidekick EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but extended family Location: Belgium, EU Age: 28 Posts: 3,366 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: What Social Network Do Use? And Why? Only Facebook for me. All I really want out of a social network is the bare minimum of info to keep up to date with what friends are doing, and facebook does just that. Even then, I'm hardly an addict. I'd do a quick cursory sweep for ten seconds a day or so, and that's it (except when I'm on holiday and I'll post a few updates to make the people at home jealous ) __________________ To the world, you're somebody, but to somebody, you're the world...