A Blessing or A Curse?

We're all in this togetherAh, yes, social networking. Is it a huge time-suck or a pleasant diversion? For me it can be both. Like many writers, I started participating to get my name out there and have an Internet outlet for some promotional material. And it was a chore. Some of the forms still are for me. Twitter and I will never be compatible. But I love Facebook. (Word to the wise: Internet privacy is a myth—if you don't want it made public, don't put it out there. Chances are sites like Spokeo or Pipl have already published much more information about you than Facebook anyway.)Another note on gerundsOne reason people object to gerunds may be the time factor, which is often missed in writing. The action in the main clause must be happening at the same time as the action in the introductory gerund phrase. (While the subject was) is sort of lurking in the wings. It's understood. ( While she was ) Running through the woods, she found a body. The gerund phrase can't logically be completed before the action in the main clause begins.  Crossing the room, he unlocked the door won't work. If you add the (while he was), it's easy to see why it doesn't.