So-called "Shameless Plugs".

[Sheikah_Witch]

Every now and then, someone will throw a shameless plug out there, something that's most likely some form or way to showcase what they're doing, or promote something they've been working on.

What are your thoughts on this? Is it appreciative and do you like it when people showcase themselves in various ways? Or do you find it mostly annoying, inappropriate even? And under what circumstances?

And do you think it's an appropriate term? is there really something 'shameful' with self-promotion like that?

 

[Dizzi]

I dont mind if theyre like subtle about but if they gonna push in my face then im gonna get peed off...

 

[Spirit]

There's a time and a place and it should be done with humility.

I really dislike it when people don't engage with current conversation and just throw their own work out for cheap clicks or sales.

It's inappropriate and will make me not want to check out your work.

 

[VikzeLink]

You rang?

Nah, but seriously, it's a bit of a divisive topic for me. On one hand, it can be really annoying if it's from someone who doesn't care about anything but getting more views or clicks. On the other hand, I really understand where they're comming from, since I'm a creator myself, and when you've worked on something and put a lot of time into it, you really want people to see it, and that can be extremely diffcult nowadays on the web, with so many people doing things like that.
I personally try to do it moderately, and NEVER in places where no one "knows" me. But if I ever annoy any of you, just let me know!

 

[Spiritual Mask Salesman]

I don't think promoting work is bad as long as it's done at the right time, and doesn't deter from a conversation. For example, let's say someone is talking about barbecue, idk, and suddenly someone is like, "Shameless Plug: These 5 Celebrities TRASH TALKED The Movies That Made Them Stars". This is pretty random and annoying. Now if the person instead was like, "You know, I recently made a video showcasing various barbecue techniques if you are all interested", that is good promotion.

 

[twilitfalchion]

It's all about delivery. If someone is aggressive about pushing what they're advertising, then it's an immediate turn-off. But if they aren't pushy about it and they seem like a genuine person, then I don't mind so much.

 

[GoronGainz]

It's all about delivery.

Pretty much agree with that. To interrupt something to promote a completely unrelated thing can be annoying. That being said with relevancy & proper timing it's not so much an issue.

Overall have no issue with people promoting their work though.

 

[Dio]

Yeah shameless pugs are so annoying you listen to someone and then suddenly BOOM!
A shameless pug. And I'm just sick of it tbh.

 

[Dizzi]

Yeah shameless pugs are so annoying you listen to someone and then suddenly BOOM!View attachment 43697
A shameless pug. And I'm just sick of it tbh.

Do you walk her or does your butler??

 

[thePlinko]

Have you ever heard of Raid: Shadow Legends?

 

[Dio]

Do you walk her or does your butler??

I have my butler do it in the day as I can't go out in sunlight

 

[Dizzi]

I have my butler do it in the day as I can't go out in sunlight

I thought you woulda trained jer to be a night doggie...

 

[Shroom]

This is one of my least favorite things that happens on Twitter.

1. Make one tweet that is even slightly successful
2. Wow this tweet really blew up!!! Check out my *insert blank* here!!! (for content not remotely related)

 

[Bowsette Plus-Ultra]

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You mean the blogs section?