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How to not fail at writing on beBee.

How to not fail at writing on beBee.

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Welcome to beBee.

So you are new to this whole Social Media thing?

Perhaps someone has convinced you that you should join beBee.

So you do.

The first thing you notice is there are a lot of people producing some great content… some of them are so prolific they seem to have a word processer hard wired to their brain (or a lower part of their anatomy). Stories and posts just flow out of them on a seemingly hourly basis.

A number of the writers on beBee are as enthusiastic as your vegan friend who just discovered a new way to not eat meat. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that choice, I just find my vegan friends a tad more excited about their diet than I am).

They make a compelling case for you to be more than a lurker, and start producing your own honey.

“It will be fun!” they said.

“It will build your career!” they said.

“It will change your life!” they said.

“It will cure baldness!” they said. (Actually, they didn’t, but wanted to make sure you were paying attention. If you look at my profile pic, it is obvious this isn’t true.)

So you sit down at your computer, open beBee Producer, and click the ‘Produce Honey” button.

You bang away at the keys, and four cups of coffee later, you have produced your first post.

You hit publish.

Pretty soon, you start getting some feedback.

It is a good feeling.

‘They’ were right. It is fun.

So you decide to do a second post.

So you sit down at your computer again, open beBee Producer, and click the ‘Produce Honey” button.

Then you sit and stare at the screen.

… and stare….

… and stare….

… then you Google “How to overcome writer’s block”.

You stare some more.

You remember your high school days when you were ‘forced’ to write a 500-word summary of a book you didn’t really read.

Those were not your finest hours.

All your hopes of being a vibrant, active contributor to beBee are quickly melting away.

So you back away from your computer… defeated, feeling that your career as a writer just hit the rocks.

I’m here to say… Don’t be discouraged.

We are not all ‘writers’ but we can all write something.

The important thing to learn (for your own sanity) is that writing for social media is a marathon, not a sprint.

Almost everyone can run for a short sprint.

But you don’t just start a marathon without working up to it, and gaining the skills to do so.

It’s not about keeping up with the prolific writers, it’s about setting a pace… your pace… and writing.

Where do you start?

This is where beBee excels.

If you are a living, breathing person, then you have opinions, passions, and things you just generally like.

It may be a love for cars, or music, or the number 9 (seriously).

In the growing population of beBee (now at 11 million), there is bound to be others who share your passions. It’s called affinity.

So instead of hitting the “Produce Honey” button… click in the “Search Hives” button and find a hive that lines up with your interests.

Instead of writing a post, try reading and commenting on some of the posts you read.

Try to say something more than “Nice Post!”…

Tell the author what you appreciated, or disagreed with (beBee is great for this too). Be respectful in your disagreement.

Pretty soon, you will find willing participants in a dialogue on a topic you know, or are passionate about.

Some of your comments may become long enough to be expanded on and become a post on their own.

Share a story. Imagine you are talking to you best friend.

Ask a question.

Talk about a movie you just saw.

Before you know it…

… you are writing!

Isn’t that better than spinning out words in a caffeine induced stupor?

So… welcome to beBee. I look forward to reading your posts.

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About the Author:

3e962db4.jpgI'm the Chief Information Officer for Appleby College, in Oakville, Ontario Canada, where my team is transforming the delivery of education through innovative application of technology.

I'm convinced that IT leadership needs to dramatically change how IT is delivered rather than being relegated to a costly overhead department.

In addition to transforming IT in my role as CIO, I look for every opportunity to talk about this... writing, speaking and now blogging on BeBee (https://www.bebee.com/@kevin-pashuk) , LinkedIn, ITWorld Canada, or at TurningTechInvisible.com.

I also shoot things... with my camera. Check out my photostream at www.flickr.com/photos/kwpashuk



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Comments

Kevin Pashuk

6 years ago #109

#203
Thanks Joel. Have a cup of coffee on me while you print it out!

Joel Anderson

6 years ago #108

Thanks Kevin Pashuk "Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence." Colin Powell. I need to print this one out.

Kevin Pashuk

6 years ago #107

#201
Thanks Lisa for sharing!

Lisa Gallagher

6 years ago #106

Excellent buzz worth sharing again by Kevin Pashuk

Devesh 🐝 Bhatt

7 years ago #105

#184
but someone does capture them in the most surprising ways and makes them their own kind of awesome. Thanks again

Joyce 🐝 Bowen Brand Ambassador @ beBee

7 years ago #104

Gerald Hecht methinks I just heard the muse chuckle over that one. #193

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #103

#182
I might amend your statement to say... "Not everyone appreciates constructive feedback". But as with any creative endeavour - art, writing, music, etc. constructive feedback is how we grow toward mastery.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #102

#181
If we write for the love of writing Joyce, then rarely do we 'fail' at it. I like to adopt the mindset of the bunch of engineers I worked with when I was younger. "I don't fail... I do however do things that may need revision."

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #101

#180
One of the all time great songs Gerald. As for the first link... I would agree that engaging people in conversation is WAY better than talking AT people to show them how smart you are. If you are indeed smart, you don't have to broadcast it.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #100

#179
Thanks for sharing this post Claire. If you are ever in our neck of the woods, @Don Kerr and I can recommend a great coffee place.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #99

#178
I agree Susan... the comments section adds so much value to a great post. For the most part, on beBee we've transcended the 'Nice Post' syndrome.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #98

#177
Thanks Jim. Not all of us are as well practiced in writing as a certain fellow I know on the 'quiet side of the lake'. Seriously though, you set a great example of the variety of posts that can gain traction here on beBee.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #97

#176
Aw Shucks Todd... You obviously need to read more if I make your top 10 list. :)

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #96

#175
Thanks Sasa. I wrote for a technical blog for a while... they seemed to really like the 5 things listicle style. I never ever got the same level of engagement I see here on beBee.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #95

#174
Thanks Devesh... Thoughts do indeed spin... It's a matter of capturing a few of them here and there.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #94

#173
Thanks for sharing this Joyce... even the best writers seem to suffer the dreaded blank page...

Joyce 🐝 Bowen Brand Ambassador @ beBee

7 years ago #93

I am always considering how not to fail at writing--period.

Susan 🐝 Rooks, The Grammar Goddess

7 years ago #92

Nice post! :-) OK, got that out of the way. Relevent. True. The best part of finding social media posts is seeing how many people are sharing their smarts! I learn every time I'm here, Kevin Pashuk -- or on any other site. I learn from the posts, I learn from the comments, and I love it!

Jim Murray

7 years ago #91

A kinder gentler approach to writing. I love it.

Devesh 🐝 Bhatt

7 years ago #90

Bebee has a wide variety. Ultimately the hives of interest lead to people who lead to new interests. Its more refreshing here. Thoughts just spin into unimaginable directions.

Joyce 🐝 Bowen Brand Ambassador @ beBee

7 years ago #89

Javier \ud83d\udc1d beBee It seemed timely. I'm groaning over my next piece. #172

Javier Cámara-Rica 🐝🇪🇸

7 years ago #88

Thanks Joyce Bowen for sharing this !

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #87

#170
Thanks for sharing this Franci... Have a great holiday season!

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #86

Finally have a couple of quiet days to do some writing over the holidays. While I do, I thought I'd repost this article that seems to have resonated with the great cadre of aspiring writers here on beBee.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #85

Another one from the archives...

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #84

#162
Lots of coffee is a typical day for me. Thanks for the kind words Karen.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #83

#160
Thanks Ben. Getting the heart involved is a good thing.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #82

#152
Writing what you know does give authenticity jesse. It certainly comes out in the writing. Not hard to tell when someone is bullknitting.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #81

#153
Perhaps you should start adding cat pictures Gerald, I mean anything but to have to sit down and actually write.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #80

#149
Excellent question jesse kaellis. Is the goal to write, or be a writer? I suppose one could write without having something to say, (with those who write for network news being a fine example), but who gets to decide? Having said that, there are some really, really bad blogs, posts, photos, etc. being posted to social media that are truly free from substance or even being interesting. Being the introvert that I am, I'm going to take that and ponder it for a while. There may be a post that comes out of this.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #79

You are very welcome Mark Anthony. I look forward to reading your posts.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #78

#140
Thanks for commenting Aaron Skogen. I find good conversation is a great muse for writing, whether in person, or in a medium like beBee, where good conversations can actually occur.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #77

#138
#139 You are starting to sound Canadian with that liberal use of 'eh?' Gerald Hecht

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #76

#135
Nice comment David Navarro L\u00f3pez has introduced you to beBee.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #75

#134
Thank you Michele Williams... better late than never.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #74

#133
Sorry to take so long to reply to your comment . I was busy fixing my coffee machine.

Ali Anani

7 years ago #73

#135
Thank you dear @David Navarro López (I don't know why your name is not highlighting). Dear Kevin Pashuk- a comment from the brainy David is most welcome. I am glad he can spare time to comment and share his mind

Javier Cámara-Rica 🐝🇪🇸

7 years ago #72

thanks Kevin Pashuk again for sharing

David Navarro López

7 years ago #71

Nice Post Kevin Pashuk ... ... ... ... ... oh, oh ... ... I'll better say something more than that as you are suggesting. ;-) Now seriously. My priority coming here is not to write or to learn how to write. But have been in some other networks trying to share ideas, questions, in order to get some valuable responses or comments, that helped me to develop/correct/enhance my thoughts, and at the same time, feeling happy when others have found those thoughts valuable and/or useful for themselves. Sadly enough, I have (wasted?) used many hours reading and writing on those other networks, not finding "affinities" Until i came here, as suggested by Ali Anani, a great man I am grateful for letting me learn so much from him. And you defined perfectly what a affinity network is in your post, at least, as I understand it should be. To me, writing is just another vehicle the ideas would use to flow. If in the mean time I enhance my writing skills, well, welcome to it. Therefore I am so grateful I am allowed to be here, learning from people like you. Thank you for your hints.

Michael D. Davis

7 years ago #70

Cool beans! @ Kevin Pashuk I like your sense of humor but do respectfully take issue with one statement..."spinning out words in a caffeine induced stupor." I do some of my best work whilst in the throes of a caffeinated state of bliss! I mean look at all those super cool words I just threw together in mere seconds...miliseconds really...no I mean REALLY! Wups it's time for another cuppa joe, gubuy!

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #69

#128
You have found the implied corollary to my statement Gerald Hecht. This kind of writing is like mining for jewells. Sometimes you get gems, but mostly you get muck.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #68

#126
Most appreciated Praveen Raj Gullepalli. Sometimes, just letting the words flow out produce some interesting results.

Randy Keho

7 years ago #67

#121
Have you been testing on yourself, again?

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #66

#119
Let's hope it's not a 'good walk wasted' as Churchill used to refer to the game. Enjoy your weekend Paul \

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #65

#113
I thought Gerald Hecht that he was the one who said "I can't thwim, therefore I think."

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #64

#111
I had a coffee cup with that quote attributed to Dave. It has to be true.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #63

Thanks for sharing this post Paul \, especially when I know you are taking the weekend off. As for curing baldness? Why do you think I've been posting like crazy these days? One can always hope.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #62

#105
Thanks for expanding on the thoughts in the post CityVP Manjit in your eloquent way.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #61

#104
I'm just getting going at 4 cups Michael Dowling. Thankfully I don't get jitters. As David Letterman said, "Without coffee, I'd have no discernible personality."

CityVP Manjit

7 years ago #60

#59
Dear Michelle, social media is but one form of writing. The idea of journaling has a tradition of its own. Have you ever wondered why journalists are called journalists even when they are writing for social media? Then there are private forms of journaling like the Internet of old that was the personal diary - and here Samuel Pepys gives us a perspective http://www.pepysdiary.com/ If publishing and having aspirations of being a professional writer are how one's stars are lined up, that is a personal choice. For me publishing in an alwayson world is publishing unread books in a world escalating in unread books. Unless the market realizes itself the reality of publishing is stark, but that is dependent on the pursuit of one's dreams. I like reflecting and I exist in the world of emergence, where I like being an accidental tourist. I distinguish between personal media and social media, in my case making that distinction as personal and general. I explore thoughts which just happen to flow through my fingers. In the world of social media, the social is largely a marketing animal, though there is a smaller group who issues focused or agents of change - that in some ways mirrors existing distinctions between the general public and the informed public. Yet public in a open universe is not the be all and end all of contribution - the personal is refining itself.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #59

#99
#98 ... and let's not forget that universal salute to the Failed to Save Syndrome... "DOH!"

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #58

#98
Pre-writing a post offline is good advice Jim Murray. If I'm writing a 'real' post, I'll do it in Word, then cut and paste it in when ready. It also let's me keep a catalogue of the drafts.

Jim Murray

7 years ago #57

Nice Post Kevin Pashuk.The only thing I am at odds with is writing on line. My mantra is always write your post in a word processing or desktop publishing program so that you will still have it if you manage to screw it up on line. I have heard too many horror stories about people who have either lost stuff by pushing the wrong button or the site crashed. It happens all the time. Better safe than sorry. Cheers, Jim

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #56

#93
Thanks for the comment Lacey Wofford!

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #55

#92
You are welcome Anees Zaidi.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #54

#90
Why Aura Alex? I did not for a second detect a Thai accent in your comment. :)

🐝 Fatima G. Williams

7 years ago #53

Well I'm still waiting for that edit button to appear here on beBee comments ( Giggles) . Thanks @Kevin Pashuk

🐝 Fatima G. Williams

7 years ago #52

Well I'm sitting waiting for that edit button to appear here on beBee comments ( Giggles) . Thanks @Kevin Pashuk

🐝 Fatima G. Williams

7 years ago #51

#86
Well I'm sitting waiting for that edit button to appear here on beBee comments ( Giggles) . Thank Kevin Pashuk .

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #50

#85
Thanks for your kind words Fatima Williams. The ironic thing is, you've pulled my intent out of the quote, although I am just about to edit it to make it grammatically correct... (It should be 'learn your craft' rather than 'learning your craft'. I'm glad that you found a takeaway. I look forward to reading some buzzes from you in the future.

🐝 Fatima G. Williams

7 years ago #49

Kevin Pashuk An instrumental post for me as It's co-incidence that I must read this post only today after having said the same things(“It will be fun!” etc etc) to some of my friend's asking them to join me on beBee. ( The next time I'll just share this post with them) I just love the message from this particular quote " Passion will energize you, but learning to craft your message so that others will hear what you meant to say." Enabling others to hear what they meant is say is precisely what happens on every buzz and the comments validate them all. I think of the memories and conversations that I have with people and the influence they have in our lives and use them to keep a training or coaching session alive and this post corroborates the same about writing as well.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #48

#62
I found that post Nicole Chardenet.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #47

#67
DAD jokes are not to be avoided Ken Boddie. Next to puns, they are the highest form of humour. (Although if you are of the ilk to mis-spell humour by leaving out the 'u', then you are not likely to find our jokes funny. Ken and I feel sorry for your loss.)

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #46

#65
Thanks for inserting the Canadian equivalent Graham Edwards. I was raised with imperial measurements so I still have to convert metric. My kids have no idea how long an inch, or mile is.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #45

#64
Thanks Mamen Delgado. As we get to know each other better on beBee, it becomes easier to 'have a conversation with our friends'.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #44

#63
DAMN YOU Gerald Hecht... After 50 years I had finally got that song out of my brain... Now it's back with a vengeance. I watched that show as a kid.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #43

#62
I agree Nicole Chardenet... There's been a great discussion on another post recently (Gee I wish I could search posts...) about quality over quantity.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #42

#61
I decided that my baldness is part of me... no cures like spray on hair or comb overs... Any cure for baldness is as effective as the 'cure' for stupidity. It just doesn't exist.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #41

#60
I was chuckling as I read your comment Gerald Hecht. It reminds me of that old TV ad.. "Help! I've started typing and I can't shut up!!!" I find beBee is doing that to me as well.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #40

#59
Michelle Jackson... Journaling can be cathartic. Much of my previous blogging was more like a journal I had left open for others to read. The fact that people actually read it and comment on it is still a bit surprising to me.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #39

#57
Thanks Vincent Andrew... I do like 7 as well, mostly because it rhymes with Kevin, but not as much as 15.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #38

#55
Thanks Franci Eugenia Hoffman a lot of credit for his interview series. We see other beBees as people, not prospects.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #37

#54
There is a powerful muse in the comment sections on active posts Lacey... The beBee community are particularly prolific pontificators in the comment section. It's a good place to start for ideas.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #36

#52
Thanks Lada Prkic... I'm particularly enjoying the comment stream on this post as well.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #35

#51
Thanks Don Kerr. I do have many more layers that I may or may not reveal. I have learned that you must keep some parts of your life a mystery... like the fact I can do drywall (oops!... )

Ken Boddie

7 years ago #34

Oh sorry Kev .... didn't see the "Try to say something more than". And this is certainly not a 'nice post'. It's a seriously great post! Just one thing you forgot, by way of advice to newbees, and that's "Stay clear of Kevin Pashuk's and Ken Boddie's comments, unless you have a penchant for DAD JOKES! " 😀 Su humor es mi humor!

Ken Boddie

7 years ago #33

Nice Post!

Graham🐝 Edwards

7 years ago #32

Thanks for your insight Kevin Pashuk. One foot in front of the other and suddenly you look back and you've walked 100 miles (or 160.934 kilometres). There is great fun engaging in comments and the discussion... that is where the honey is !

Mamen 🐝 Delgado

7 years ago #31

Love this post Kevin Pashuk!! And what you say "Imagine you are talking to your best friend" is exactly what I feel sometimes when I face the blank paper, I even feel like talking to myself which is a good way to put some order in my ideas... And quality above all, as Nicole says #62.

Lada 🏡 Prkic

7 years ago #30

I admire those on beBee who have something to say all the time, and have an inspiration for writing the posts almost daily. To others, who struggle to find motivation and inspiration, you've given a good advice, "Instead of writing a post, try reading and commenting on some of the posts you read." I also do it while waiting for the muse. Great post, Kevin Pashuk. Good comments also!

don kerr

7 years ago #29

Ya done good with this here Kevin Pashuk. So you are not an IT guy you just play one on Tv? This is making more sense as each layer of the Pashuk onion is peeled back.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #28

#48
Passion is great Nicholas, but rather than just convince me that your way is right, your passion should help me see how it applies to me. (I'm thinking some of the television evangelists I have seen... they are passionate, but not about to convince me to believe like they do). Passion will energize you, but learning to craft your message so that others will hear what you meant to say. beBee is a great place to get feedback on becoming a better writer. My $0.02 (since you asked). Over to you Jim Murray

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #27

#46
Shhh.. Don't tell anyone Jim Murray... I'm not really an IT guy. I just pretend to be one at work.

Jim Murray

7 years ago #26

Not bad for an IT guy...actually not too shabby at all.

Phil Friedman

7 years ago #25

Yes, Kevin Pashuk, actually my comment is echoing your thoughts precisely. Cheers!

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #24

#41
You are a master of succinctness Phil Friedman. I did like your comment "Nobody says you have to talk all the time." It reminds me of the people I refer to as being "allergic to silence".

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #23

#40
Nice to have you pop by for a conversation Franci Eugenia Hoffman... The discussions on beBee certainly beat the dialogue I have on any of the other social media sites I'm involved with.

Phil Friedman

7 years ago #22

If you have something to say, do. And if you don't at the moment, don't. Nobody says you have to talk all the time. Great advice. Good solid advice. Cheers!

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #21

#36
I can assure you , that I can neither confirm or deny that spying was involved. But as part of my professional life, I have to study how people interact with technology (including Social Media). Combine that with my reading way too much Dave Barry and A.J.Jacobs, and you will see where I get my particular slant on life.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #20

#31
Let me know if the Hawks are playing La Canadiens. Then I would be interested. Even though I live in the Maple Leaf metropolis, I am a Habs fan.. but I don't say it too loudly from fear of being swarmed by Leaf fans when they have all that time on their hands so early in the spring. We have a saying around here.. How do you know it's Spring? The Leafs are out (of the playoffs)!

Randy Keho

7 years ago #19

I like the number 19. By the way, the Hawks play the Leaf's once in the regular season this year. At the United Center in Chicago on Sat. Oct. 22 @ 6 p.m. #6

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #18

#29
I don't mind the red lines of the spell checker. The real frustration is when I'm on the phone and autocorrect kicks in. I'm getting pretty tired of all that shirt.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #17

#20
Actually Wayne Yoshida it was not a Sopranos reference, but a painful memory from childhood... (everyone has that WEIRD aunt).

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #16

#19
Not weird for a social media platform at all Michael Hillebrand can be pretty happy that their original coffee shop conversation turned out so well.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #15

#18
You have to have the spell checker turned off on your computer Gerald Hecht... mine would be going into convulsions with some of the words you've invented (e.g. affinitize) in your comment. You have touched on another element beBee excels at - discovering that there are counter viewpoints to yours. As you suggested, not everyone reads the posts in the same way we intended them to be read... and it makes us better the next time. The bees here are quite forgiving and constructive in their feedback. In the end, we'll all be better at this writing thing.

Wayne Yoshida

7 years ago #14

#17
Nice comment. (ha ha). That sounds like a new topic! How to have great conversations for introverts!

Wayne Yoshida

7 years ago #13

#9
YES! That socks thing - I see that as a reference from The Sopranos -- when Tony talks to his shrink and they are discussing - um - something. He says getting something and it turns out to be socks. For me it's neckties. I have too many very ugly neckties, even after donating a big handful to the Salvation Army.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #12

Thanks for the kind words Michael Hillebrand... You are a great example of finding an innovative way to produce posts... by letting others essentially write them for you in an interview format. You've established a 'first to post' brand in the beBee community by doing so, and I know they are truly appreciated by your readers. BTW As a raging introvert I use the interview format all the time in social gatherings. It saves me from idle chit chat and the person I'm engaging with walks away thinking they had a great conversation (even though they mostly talked about themselves). (Please keep this a secret among my 11 million beBee friends)

Mohammed Abdul Jawad

7 years ago #11

#12
Thanks Kevin Pashuk for your response. As for favorite number, it's 7.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #10

#13
It is always good to have the points in one's post validated by someone else's experience Deann. Thanks for commenting and good luck in your posting!

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #9

#11
, you remind me of one more thing beBee excels at... we can meet people who share our passions, and likes, as well as give an international perspective. Thanks for the kind words. You did not mention your favourite number however.

Mohammed Abdul Jawad

7 years ago #8

Aha....this is an excellent post that tutors the basics of writing on beBee and experience the joys of becoming an active bee, with all swarming and buzzing.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #7

#8
Nice comment Wayne Yoshida! (Just kidding...) I agree. While I appreciate the time people take to comment, seeing you have a comment, then clicking through and finding 'Nice post', is much like opening up a birthday present and finding a pair of socks. Any excitement you had just evaporates.

Wayne Yoshida

7 years ago #6

Great buzz, Kevin. I especially like the part about not just saying "Nice post!" Let's not become ditto-heads over here. If you like something, tell us how come you like it. This is also a great example of how a great topic can be short and easy to read. On the number 9, that's OK, but I like 42.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #5

#5
They just doubled my beBee salary Randy Keho. As for wearing a Maple Leafs sweater in 90 deg heat? You obvious haven't visited this hockey maniacal town of Toronto in the summer. Not considered weird at all. Thanks for the nice words.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #4

#3
I don't know who would ever like #9 Michael Hillebrand... I'm more partial to #15 myself.

Randy Keho

7 years ago #3

You never cease to be inspiring Kevin Pashuk If this doesn't attract at least another three bees to the hive, I'll wear a Maple Leaf's sweater in 90 degree weather. I'm obviously not a gambler. This is a sure bet. Are you on commission?

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #2

#2
Phillip Hubbell... I believe that when you write and don't post, that is what I deem to be cathartic journaling. I do enjoy the one you do post.

Kevin Pashuk

7 years ago #1

I covertly reference you in this post Michael Hillebrand...

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