Because you weren't raised in a barn

[varkat]

I know, I know, it’s supposed to be Fun Friday.  I promise I’ll have a link up for you later today.  Right now I want to address something quickly because it’s been coming up far too often.  People who know how to behave perfectly well in the real world, don’t always seem to see the applications of those polite behaviors to cyberspace, so here

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[varkat]

You're right. I have to find one. Maybe something from Firefly....

Great blog

[ext_508792]

Sharing it, so the people who won't recognize themselves will see it... *laughing*

[jongibbs]

It's a little sad that this needed to be said, but you're right. Some folks are in such a hurry to bring themselves and their work to an agent's attention, they don't stop to think about whether or not they're making the right impression.

Thanks for sharing :)

[ext_508800]

Good analogies. I bet this post could turn into a recurring feature if you wanted it to. :-)

[varkat]

Yeah. I wish the would was likely to become a sane and sensible place overnight, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

[silrana]

Wow. I can't imagine going to an agent's blog/site and giving a sales pitch, or any of the other things you listed. I'm an aspiring writer, and sometimes I wonder if I'm being too intrusive just by following this LJ. The thought of posting writing excerpts here out of the blue makes me cringe.

[varkat]

Following industry blogs is a good thing to do and not at all intrusive. It's why we do them!