So I had the opportunity to attend a web writing workshop with the Disgrasian bloggers Jen and Diana a couple of weeks ago. When I got there, I realized that they weren’t going to be there in person: they were just going to Skype in.

I also enjoy their unique fashion sense.

After I took the 10 minutes I needed to get over it (They’re good looking), I realized it was ironic because I had wondered on the way there why they would bother to come up to Vancouver. I also realized that it was okay because I was not the kind of person to go up to them afterward and chat them up.

But wait! Why not? Does this not represent a great opportunity to discuss the manner in which they shape our culture, whether or not this was their original intent? Wouldn’t this be a great way to make links into this community, or more importantly, into The Community? But given the constraints of the Skype format, the most I could do was get in touch with them via email or Twitter afterwards.

Then I realized it: that is a great way for shy people to network at events. Instead of chatting everyone up and being the life of the party (or bringing others to life at the party…), it would be much easier to just make any impression whatsoever and continue the conversation later, online. Their email, blog address, or Twitter identity would be easy enough to find, but they would likely just give it to you. Even if it doesn’t work, it’s still better than not having any interaction at all.

I guess the only thing would be to avoid coming off like a stalker… but that’s never stopped me before.

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