How it All Began

So after starting a blog without a clear direction, I've changed the focus to address the many new/social media questions posed to me by friends, family and associates. I have to credit my friend Mark, who first posed this idea. I mulled it over for a few months, and I think he was on to something. So, my first post will be an answer to the question that started it all; thanks Mark!

Q: As an infrequent Facebook user, Mark wanted to know how to respond to the many b-day wishes (he's a popular guy!) on his wall that he didn't discover until a few weeks after the fact. Was he required to respond to each on individually? 

A: Although we can't understand it, regular Facebook users know that not everyone is as diligent in their status updating and notification monitoring. A simple thank you, and acknowledgement that you're delayed in in your thanks is sufficient. Most people just put a note of gratitude in their status update. You could also post a note of thanks and tag all those who sent you wishes, but I opt for the simple status update thank you; this way you're sure not to exclude anyone either!