Slow is better than fast.

Joining site was scary enough but then everyone started jumping out of the woods works, and before I know it I became intimidated and wanted to crawl back under the rock that I can from. Please, do us newbies a favor. Just as fast you come to our page and greet us and add us, by all means do the very same way thing in terms of reaching out more with help tips and advise. Please remember that everyone is not up and running as many of you are. In fact, it would be real nice if people would be a mentor to some of the new adds. We will visit more and not run away if only we felt more at home instead of feeling the need to be pressured into activities that we are not familiar with. Lastly, some us want to take it a little slower and we are here to get our feet wet so that we can become lifers of this site. However, today I had the opportunity to read to great post and they opened my eyes to how to this site operates and now for the first time is feel relaxed. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

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Permalink Reply by Lee Woods - "BIZ BUD" on September 12, 2008 at 12:31pm: What you are stating is easy to understand. My approach has always been to say hello and welcome the person. In my 1st hello I share information to help them build their profile page. Some people may not know how. I do understand and if I can be of help...please let me know! Don't worry because this truly a great site to build your network!

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Permalink Reply by Prophetees Leerma on September 12, 2008 at 1:08pm: Thanks Lord I founded a humble friend. Sure i need help, don't we all. I am just concerned about the approach of many people. But we can hang out and teach each other. Thanks so much.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nascent Dynamics ( ) on September 25, 2008 at 7:52pm: Hi there! You can step into my circle and I will do all I can to help you have the best social networking experience possible. I agree wholeheartedly and have immersed myself in quality interaction activities. I had you in mind and am thankfull you had the voice to speak up.

Welcome to the community. If you look around, you are surely to find the less outspoken members really contributing to the startup environment.

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Permalink Reply by Prophetees Leerma on September 26, 2008 at 8:12pm: I am stepping in your circle and do not mind speaking my mind. There are far too many people who have hidden agenda and I can spot them a million miles away. i connect and move and engage on my own terms. I do not just follow people because they day so. No. let settle down and here and get to know one another. What you may be offering isn't what I need right now, and what I am offering may not fill your bill. If only people who spend this type of energy teach or training our youth, what they know many would avoid the prison system and embrace college. I could go on an on but if you want to talk more about the subject matter hit me up. Have a great weekend.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nascent Dynamics ( ) on October 10, 2008 at 3:12am: Sure,

I understand how being confronted with so much solicitation can be a shock. On the other hand, I don't think anyone is stopping you from doing your own thing. There is pleanty you can do to limit the attention you get. Getting attention is another matter. At some point, you should figure out what you want to do and start taking intelligent steps in that direction. If it can succeed by the involvement of others in some way, then you should be ready to outreach and reciprocate accordingly.

My site has a strong casual element where people can be themselves, enjoy quality personal interaction, and not worry about being confronted by "speed solicitations". However, I bet when people do make an attempt to outreach by engaging you directly on a personal/ professional level, then the appropriate courtesy is to reciprocate that.

I've found it quite easy to meet great people to interact with on my terms and comfort levels. We engage in discussions about how we interact and how that suits each of our preferences. I don't recommend spending too much time talking about what you don't like and what conditions you expect met before engaging. Chances are this can negate the positive outcome you might like to experience. I recommend engaging others as you would want to be engaged.

You should also take into consideration how overwhelmed some people may be trying to keep up with all the relationships they are building. I have the patience to go slow. Along that line, I also have the sense to put my time into activities that move me forward- the people I spend my time on are actively reciprocating with me. I welcome casual observers too. More often than not, I extend them the courtesy of not bothering them too much.

In terms of mentoring, I would recommend a few people to look into I have met in depth so far- Paris Tompkins, Reginald Crichlow, and Mari Torres.

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