Comments on: Thoughts about social media labels

By: brainadmin

brainadmin — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:55:07 +0000

@Nathan – the unfortunately thing about labels is that they occasionally interfere with communication and relationship building.

By: Nathan Ketsdever

Nathan Ketsdever — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:20:17 +0000

Very important and pressing issue.

This label distinction (even if we don’t use the label) will unfortunately still exist.

I believe, however, that the quality of your relationships in social media–no matter if they are with a-list or d-list bloggers or social media geeks is where the maximum bang for the buck is. Sure its nice when a Chris Brogan tweets your post or a JD Lasica or Dykeman mentions you on his blog. However, cultivated relationships that add value on a regular basis is far more valuable for the long game.

I like the idea of leveraging the later audience with greater effort and drive. One would think that such folks would be far more likely to enjoy being paid attention and will actually appreciate a quality link on a post (and far more likely to reciprocate).

By: brainadmin

brainadmin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:37:22 +0000

@Mark – thank you for visiting! I like the idea of using “creator” as well, although I’m trying to work out the possible counterarguments in my head.

By: Mark Dyck

Mark Dyck — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:37:57 +0000

Hey Mark — thought I’d check you out after your comment on Men with Pens. Glad to meet a New Brunswick Blogger, especially someone with a freakishly similar background (living in the middle of nowhere, stayed with the same company for ever though never planned to, IT guy with many other interests, etc. etc.)

FWIW – Chris Brogan keeps using the term ‘creator’ as in you and I and Chris ‘create media’. I kind of like that. It’s liberating.

Best wishes,

Mark