I try to branch out in related communities. Helps me in many ways just to broaden my experiences - Chris Geier

Without a doubt...establishes trust and cred that we are talking with them on their/other turfs! - Lauren Vargas

I would love to see a MAP (large) of ALL the Communities, sorted by topic of interest - so that I could recommend them to our members - and so that I could join to learn - the only way we find them now is archeologically - what a resource that would be. - Mark Sylvester

I have to admit here guys that I am hesitant to let let some of those who belong to the community I manage get me on Linkedin and Facebook. I have to be honest. - Angela

Yes, I try to connect with members in as many ways as possible - it helps to strengthen the relationship as well as helps me to learn more about them and their perspective, which is always helpful to me, and especially if I need their support on a tough subject in the future. - Jamie Pappas

@Jamie agree open the paths of communication in as many ways possible - Chris Geier

Depends on the platform--Twitter, my blog(s), sure. Facebook and LinkedIn I try to keep more limited. I need some places where I can be slightly less professional or more professional, as the case may be...and I don't think any of my members on my other main social site. - Steph

Steph: Sounds like you and I are on the same page with that. That is pretty much my sentiment on the matter. - Angela

Angela: It's interesting, I wouldn't have thought of this comparison before, but it's very similar to the way a lot of teachers I know operate. They want to keep SOME area where they don't have to be in teacher-mode (or in our case, mod-mode) all the time. - Steph