Which celebrities do it right?

[yourlibrarian]

1) I'm not on Facebook or most social media accounts, but I do have a read-only Twitter account and I follow (goes to check) 9 accounts, 7 of which are celebrity accounts. I went to update it today to add Joss' new account and started pondering what I really want out of a celebrity twitter.

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[red_satin_doll]

// Given the protests that have gone on at college campuses (and we're a college town) about ethnically themed parties you wouldn't think a store's buyer would be stupid enough to include something like this for Halloween. But clearly I would be wrong. //

I thinkthe habit/pattern of treating other people's culture like props and costumes is just so ingrained that people do not give it a second thought. Hell I've been guilty of it myself in the past (dressing up like a "china doll"/ something vaguely "oriental". I haven't done it in years but I was old enough to know better at the time, It simply did not occur to me.)

The "celebrities" I follow on facebook tend to be singers and mostly ones most people have not heard of, especially Allison Iraheta and her band Halo Circus, and Melinda Doolittle. Both have special places in my heart because they have both responded to my posts and been incredibly gracious. They mostly post about their music, what they are doing now, etc, Melinda posts a little bit of personal stuff. But mostly using the media to keep people in touch with their music, which is why I follow them. I don't need to know when some one is at the grocery store.

I think SMG is another one who gets it right, using her platforms to promote her new business line, her husbands cookbook, with just a bit of personal stuff mixed in for fun. She mostly keeps the mood light and fun - although I also appreciate people like Ellen Paige who who focus on social issues.

[yourlibrarian]

Yeah, it was an unpleasant surprise to run across that.

Sounds like for you the best approach for celebrity accounts is mostly work-things-I've-been-up-to with personal touches?

[red_satin_doll]

Sounds like for you the best approach for celebrity accounts is mostly work-things-I've-been-up-to with personal touches?

Yes and DAMN, I wish I knew how to be so concise. Thank you for distilling my ramble. (That is a totally sincere "thank you" btw, I know text doesn't convey meaning.)

I'm sure what I like in "celebrity" media platforms would be more diverse if I followed more people and had a greater sense of what's out there? I lurk on a lot of twitter accounts that do critiques of culture, racism and sexism, fandom etc but none of them are by "celebrities".

[yourlibrarian]

Haha, it's always easier for someone else to do, I've noticed!

I think my taste is similar to yours in what I find a satisfying mix of content. If I'm following someone, I do want to know if they're making an appearance somewhere, what new projects are coming up, etc. However, I don't want the account to be a billboard that could be outsourced to someone else.

Also, if they're on a TV show every week (or worse, every day), I don't need to be reminded to watch -- I'd rather they tweeted about something behind-the-scenes instead. Extra content, not a calendar notice!

Also, I don't feel the need to know what they're doing with their friends or family (though I don't mind unless it's their kids. I find that both worrisome and a future invasion of privacy). But I particularly like it if they talk about other media or issues. To me those are "public" topics. Tell me what you watched or listened to that you liked -- if I like your work, I might like what you like too!

And hey, thanks for kicking off the Wishlist! I already had some thoughts for a list :)