Every now and then it’s interesting to check out what we were doing in the past.

This post – My favorite social media tool – my gift to you is actually kind of a funny example.

I wrote a fairly elaborate post trying to build up this fabulous and amazing tool that made my social media activity incredibly easy, wonderful, etc.

And then I revealed it to be… cut and paste functionality.

The thing is, despite the snarky or cheeky tone and intent of the post… I was dead serious.

Just think:  if you had to retype every darned link, text swipe, quote, etc… wouldn’t it drive you bonkers?  This just isn’t limited to social media… it’s completely throughout all electronic activity.  Just think of the time saved by this simple little piece of functionality.

Cut and paste.

In its own way, cut and paste was one of the top innovations in computing technology.  Top 3?  Maybe.  Is it as important as the hyperlink?  Not quite, perhaps.

What do you think?  Would we be were we are today without cut and paste?  Or is it completely overrated?  C’mon, take a good strong swig of coffee and share your thoughts!

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