Comments on: What Writer’s Block Taught Me About the Power of a Twitter Avatar http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/ Where Grammar is Glamorous and Commas Are Chic Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:16:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kylie Lewis http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Kylie Lewis Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:20:10 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-200 Hi Gina, I just posted a quick story on our blog inspired from this story: http://slicemedia.blogspot.com/2009/03/power-of-avatar.html (I have included a linkback to this story in mine) I hope you don't mind that I included your avatars as examples in my post - they just illustrate your point so nicely. Thanks for sharing your story! Cheers, Kylie Hi Gina,

I just posted a quick story on our blog inspired from this story:
http://slicemedia.blogspot.com/2009/03/power-of-avatar.html

(I have included a linkback to this story in mine)

I hope you don’t mind that I included your avatars as examples in my post – they just illustrate your point so nicely.

Thanks for sharing your story!

Cheers, Kylie

]]> By: He of the Chili Pepper Bandana http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-190 He of the Chili Pepper Bandana Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:24:47 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-190 First, I am shocked the dude rag made it on the list, but I must have done something right to be mentioned in such an amazing post. I'm going to echo what Matt Beck said. Don't doubt you're a trend setter. I've only got so much I can give, but I want to be involved with 12 for 12k because someone I respect (you) is... so there's power in the idea and power in the people who care enough to spread the message. So in other words, keep being awesome. First, I am shocked the dude rag made it on the list, but I must have done something right to be mentioned in such an amazing post.

I’m going to echo what Matt Beck said. Don’t doubt you’re a trend setter. I’ve only got so much I can give, but I want to be involved with 12 for 12k because someone I respect (you) is… so there’s power in the idea and power in the people who care enough to spread the message.

So in other words, keep being awesome.

]]> By: Gina LaGuardia http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Gina LaGuardia Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:44:03 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-189 Thank you all for your kind words and support. It's amazing how we have all found a common thread in our lives -- a passion to help others and share that in whatever way possible. It encourages me to know that people are listening, are eager to make a difference, and are diligent in their commitment to help. No wonder I'm smiling.... :) Thank you all for your kind words and support. It’s amazing how we have all found a common thread in our lives — a passion to help others and share that in whatever way possible. It encourages me to know that people are listening, are eager to make a difference, and are diligent in their commitment to help. No wonder I’m smiling…. :)

]]> By: Danny Brown http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-188 Danny Brown Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:43:50 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-188 I was going to write something really profound here (or at least try) but you guys are doing the profound thing every single day! It's an honor to know you all. :) I was going to write something really profound here (or at least try) but you guys are doing the profound thing every single day! It’s an honor to know you all. :)

]]> By: John Haydon http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-187 John Haydon Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:28:47 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-187 Gina, Damn - no writer's block here! Thanks for supporting 12for12k John Gina,

Damn – no writer’s block here! Thanks for supporting 12for12k

John

]]> By: Matt Batt http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Matt Batt Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:39:44 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-186 Amen to your post! I stumbled upon 12fo12K not because of my strong desire to connect with an unbelievable cause...but because many of those that I have begun to admire on Twitter supported & promoted this cause via their avatar. As a result, I started looking into 12for12K and discovered that this is something that was meant for me...for these reasons: (1) there are clear measurable goals for this program, (2) there is an opportunity to leave an impact on many different organizations, & (3) I believe in the power of social media. Earlier today I posted the following about why 12for12K is right for me - http://bit.ly/Q5OWs. Gina, I'm honored to be along side for this long ride...I hope others reading this blog join in the effort! Thanks for the great post! Amen to your post! I stumbled upon 12fo12K not because of my strong desire to connect with an unbelievable cause…but because many of those that I have begun to admire on Twitter supported & promoted this cause via their avatar. As a result, I started looking into 12for12K and discovered that this is something that was meant for me…for these reasons: (1) there are clear measurable goals for this program, (2) there is an opportunity to leave an impact on many different organizations, & (3) I believe in the power of social media.

Earlier today I posted the following about why 12for12K is right for me – http://bit.ly/Q5OWs. Gina, I’m honored to be along side for this long ride…I hope others reading this blog join in the effort!

Thanks for the great post!

]]> By: DuongSheahan http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-184 DuongSheahan Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:42:05 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-184 What a great post---and you found an awesome way to show your passion. Because of it, you are already making an impact! I love that I can still see your picture! Best Wishes on Your cause. So glad to know you! @DuongSheahan What a great post—and you found an awesome way to show your passion. Because of it, you are already making an impact! I love that I can still see your picture!
Best Wishes on Your cause. So glad to know you!

@DuongSheahan

]]> By: Sarah Robinson - The Maverick Mom http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Sarah Robinson - The Maverick Mom Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:42:26 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-183 You are so right about the power of an avatar, Gina! The questions and interest my 12 for 12K avatar is generating really surprise me. I am thrilled that we've found such an amazing way to call attention to such a great cause. And you've gotten me to thinking about the relationship I have with other people's avatars. When someone changes theirs, it take me a bit of time to "recognize" them - know what I mean?! I've overlooked tweets from people I love because that is what I scan for - avatar first, name second. Fascinating indeed! Sarah You are so right about the power of an avatar, Gina! The questions and interest my 12 for 12K avatar is generating really surprise me. I am thrilled that we’ve found such an amazing way to call attention to such a great cause.

And you’ve gotten me to thinking about the relationship I have with other people’s avatars. When someone changes theirs, it take me a bit of time to “recognize” them – know what I mean?! I’ve overlooked tweets from people I love because that is what I scan for – avatar first, name second.

Fascinating indeed!
Sarah

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]]> By: Carissa http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Carissa Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:06:11 +0000 http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/2009/02/23/what-writer%e2%80%99s-block-taught-me-about-the-power-of-a-twitter-avatar/#comment-181 I don't think I believe you m'dear? Writer's Block for the Great Gina L? I think I'm most impressed that I recognize nearly everyone you mention in this post.. and um... HELLO.. which one does not fit? Yup. ME??! I am beyond happy and amazed to have 'met' you... in case everyone doesn't know, Gina here was the one who raised the most $$ for our Mom it Forward 'virtual food drive' last November.... and ever since I've been more and more impressed! Tweet ya later, @carissa_momif I don’t think I believe you m’dear? Writer’s Block for the Great Gina L? I think I’m most impressed that I recognize nearly everyone you mention in this post.. and um… HELLO.. which one does not fit? Yup. ME??!

I am beyond happy and amazed to have ‘met’ you… in case everyone doesn’t know, Gina here was the one who raised the most $$ for our Mom it Forward ‘virtual food drive’ last November…. and ever since I’ve been more and more impressed!

Tweet ya later,

@carissa_momif

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