@Eyebee, Plurk is a playground for a lot of people. But if your Plurks aren’t private…you are mixing your professional (business) and personal life anyway. And that’s what led me to select 3 partners/vendors. I could tell they were smart, knew what they were talking about and were passionate. I really thought that Plurk would prove to be a viable place for business, but I can see why some may not think so. Mainly because you have to be there to engage in conversation.

@MackCollier, thank you sir! It’s tough to put yourself out there like that. Of course when I watch it now I am like…ah, maybe shouldn’t have done it that way or said these things. I really miss the LONG convos. with the gang! Maybe we all just had more time in the summer.

@LindaC, agreed. Not only that, but Jennifer has never really given Plurk a chance. A lot of people from Twitter haven’t. But those who use Plurk day-in and day-out know the value of the community.

@FrankMartin, we ARE giving up something important and it is sad! That’s why I felt strongly about posting about it and making my vlog. You are spot on a bunch of us did meet on Twitter but really didn’t get to know each other until we were on Plurk too and there’s a reason for that. But I have tired, unfortunately, of trying to explain that to people. It’s the social in social media. While I am a fan of Twitter now, will NEVER be the community Plurk is. Just my opinion.

@SonnyGill, I haven’t given up on Plurk, make no mistake about that! It’s just that I feel, I don’t know, perhaps rude, just popping in and out when I have time or just to drop off a post and leave. That’s not a conversation to me, it’s broadcasting, so it doesn’t belong on Plurk. Hope that makes sense.

@DebRobison, technology is a major reason too! I can Tweet from my BlackBerry (via SMS or TwitterBerry) all day long. Plurk just doesn’t work for me on my BlackBerry. So, I need to be at a computer and fully engaged and that’s tough.

@BarbaraKB, it’s true though. If anyone or any company out there thinks they can just conjure up a network, they are sorely mistaken and will be disappointed. Glad you liked the vlog…I know I keep saying it, but it is hard to put yourself out there like that and I appreciate the feedback. You know I’ll be seeing you on Plurk and Twitter.

@MarcMeyer, always the funny man, aren’t you?! The dark side… LOL! If your personality comes through in video as much as it does when you type, I think vlogs are the way to go for you, my friend!

@JessSanders, love that you starting a conversation with the folks that left comments! Plurk is working on getting there…I can see that with all the bells and whistles they’ve added. But @DebRobinson is right, they need evangelists and some SMS/APIs/etc.

And just an additional note of my own. I was thinking that anyone who might come across this blog/vlog might think I am a bit off my rocker…especially if they don’t know what Plurk is. Folks, this is what happens when you build a community. Whether it’s a professional or personal community (on-line or off-line). Something to think about that next time you set off on a new social networking platform or join an off-line network.

@DebRobison ~ You nailed it (for me, at least), as much as I love Plurk – and I DO – I feel guilty and get penalized with lower Karma if I don’t spend significant parts of my day there. I just can’t do it.

What an interesting discussion, thanks Beth for giving Plurk some blog love, faults and all!

Plurk user name: jesssanders