Leaderboard

Recently I stopped using social media.* Basically, this means I don't engage on the platforms; I don't like, share from, post content, or acquire friends. My originally intent was not to even visit social media platforms, but that quickly proved unrealistic because an increasing number of authors' primary web presences are on Facebook. But another issue presented itself; After reading an article I liked and wanted to share--my initial reaction was to click one of the social sharing buttons--a action that surprised me because previously I never thought about doing it. I just did it. So how does one quickly share good articles with others? Of course, the answer is obvious; I share it the way I did before social media was invented I; Post a link in the comments section of other websites; Post a link on discussion forums like this one; Email the link to others; Include the link on my website or blog in a related article or webpage; and Share the link in my newsletter These are just a few web-based options. I mention these because collectively we have forgotten these tactics, then has only served to increase engagement on social media platforms. I would also argue that in the vast majority of cases sharing the link using any of the above options is actually a better way of sharing an article you enjoy because it would have a better targeted to the recipient. Now clicking a social sharing button may be the easiest option, but the extra effort required to share a ink using one or more of the alternative methods I described actually helps ensure that the content shared is actually worth sharing. The benefit of sharing valuable content on another website helps uplift that website rather than a social media platform. I know AALBC.com is a more value website because I actively share links to other websites. Another benefit of not using social sharing button is that your privacy is maintained. Social sharing information is a valuable commodity that is sold to marketers and used in ways to manioulate our behavior. *Actually, I do still use on social media network, google's YouTube, because the value proposition is still worthwhile and they even pay me for my contributions to the platform.

@Pioneer1 Many Latina women do resent being labeled as "hot-blooded spitfires", just as blondes hate to be characterized as "dumb airheads", and big-chested women prefer men to look past their bosom. Why? Because such perceptions make a caricature of them. And i repeat black women don't like being arbitrarily viewed as loose and lusty. A common complaint of black men is how unaccompanied white women are instinctively uneasy around them. It reduces them to a subhuman level. Also, I think intelligent black men would rather be judged first by their intellect rather than their overrated sexuality. Further more, being assertive doesn't have anything to do with a large penis and an accelerated sex drive. And most self-respecting black women don't stick with a black man if he doesn't have anything else going for him but horniness. All such males are good for is stud service via a booty call. Also i don't agree that an authentic black man can be feminized. Those that come across as effeminate are probably in the closet.

...

This was the case when I read your review of VL Towlers book. Ideally, I should have just simply linked directly to your book review. But I'd already posted it before I realized it was on your blog. Still, the multiple links back to your site may be more valuable from an SEO perspectve Now image if we have 5, 10, or 100 additional sites linking to your book review. I can see from VL Facebook feed (right hand side of this page) that she linked from there which is cool too!

Thank you for the reminder!!!

The mind, the soul and,information reside non locally.

As I spout about all the time, words are just sounds and syllables used to describe reality. But one person's reality may not be another one's; what one person sees as green may be what another one sees as red but this doesn't matter because words are superficial. And the word "reality" itself is an attempt to assign sounds or symbols to the totality of what "is". Mathematics are a more accurate vehicle for conveying and exchanging information. Geometry, in particular, has been deemed the universal language. To me, there is the existing world, and then there is language which attempts to condense what exists into words - and a lot may be "lost in the translation". Even now I am struggling to put my theory" into words. And speaking of schools of thought, spirituality has been referred to as the "third eye". People who have or acquire one, see the world from a broader more perceptive perspective.

Well, I did not forget you Michael--even though it has been a long time. I did not recognize you at first and the "Coach" bit threw me for a second, but once I visited your website. But I recognized Brothers Are You Listening right away. Of course, I knew the cover was wrong. I should have caught that--I have fixed it. I have a special affinity for authors who have been on the site for such a long time. It is good you followed the steps to get my attention with your book. Most authors send me emails, which is far more work for me to deal with than reading the information here. So I glad you posted here--I probably would have missed an email from you. Besides, now others will more easily discover your work too. Obviously, I checked out a few of your Youtube videos and used a few of them on this site. Are you doing anything to promote them? Thanks for your answer about what happens after you die (transition). Given your specialty, I figured you might have a good answer. I posed the question because we have been having conversations here on the subject.

That is the reason I write and speak. I share my truth with others to allow them to come to their own truth and understanding. People who reject my ideas and philosophies are entitled to their opinion, however, as an author and thought leader I make it a point to share my beliefs with anyone who is open minded enough to listen. I truly enjoy engaging with people who disagree with me because I am so grounded in my own truth that I cannot be swayed from what I deeply believe in my heart. This doesn't mean that I'm not open to being wrong, I am definitely open, but I know who I am and I'm comfortable in my own skin which insulates me from a lot of the negativity and hatred that pervades our world and I am armed with facts to go along with my inner truth.

ARGGGH... the imagery!!! LOL! This is an awesome cautionary tale that there are no shortcuts...Thank you for sharing!

Isn't the challenge to be around those who don't share your philosophy and allow them to observe you in action. I've always found that no amount of words will change the life of someone who has no concept of how life could be beyond her/his stoop (or front porch)