Comments on: Who Needs a Social Media Club Anyway? http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/ Social Media News, WordPress Info and Opinion from Tris Hussey author of Create Your Own Blog, Using WordPress and Teach Yourself Foursquare Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tris Hussey http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8517 Tris Hussey Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:03:33 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8517 Morten you'll be happy to know that SMCYVR, thus far, seems like it is going to be based on teaching/outreach and higher level discussions. Everyone at the meeting last night expressed the same concerns as you have. Believe me, no one there wants SMCYVR to sink into an abyss of the echo chamber. Morten you’ll be happy to know that SMCYVR, thus far, seems like it is going to be based on teaching/outreach and higher level discussions. Everyone at the meeting last night expressed the same concerns as you have. Believe me, no one there wants SMCYVR to sink into an abyss of the echo chamber.

]]> By: Tris Hussey http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11758 Tris Hussey Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:03:00 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11758 Morten you'll be happy to know that SMCYVR, thus far, seems like it is going to be based on teaching/outreach and higher level discussions. Everyone at the meeting last night expressed the same concerns as you have. Believe me, no one there wants SMCYVR to sink into an abyss of the echo chamber. Morten you’ll be happy to know that SMCYVR, thus far, seems like it is going to be based on teaching/outreach and higher level discussions. Everyone at the meeting last night expressed the same concerns as you have. Believe me, no one there wants SMCYVR to sink into an abyss of the echo chamber.

]]> By: Morten Rand-Hendriksen http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8514 Morten Rand-Hendriksen Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:43:06 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8514 You're right Tris - meta groups like this can easily slip too much to the left or right, ie become too navel inspecting (norwegian term) or so broad noone really understands what it's for. The only way to avoid this is by having a very clear idea of exactly what the group is for and to have strong leadership with a clear vision. Unfortunately this in some ways goes against the very nature of social media which is more of a go-with-the-flow type of atmosphere. But then that is also why social media can be so out of focus at times: Too much go-with-the-flow means a wide river with hundreds of individual dingies rather than a smaller one with one big boat. I'd very much like to take a part in focussed meta level discussions about social media, especially where the social aspect is concerned. I find that social media in general has a tendency of moving toward the extremely cliquey and that a log of social media is actually very anti-social. In addition the rapid rate of evolution within the field means that it's very hard to keep up unless you are fully immersed and that in turn means social media, which is meant to make the web more accessible and inclusive, actually runs the risk of creating a true schism between the haves and the have-nots ("haves" being the ones that understand and use social media). It's a technological, financial, cultural, generational and educational gap that is worsened by other factors like literacy and it is one that should be tacled sooner rather than later. Personally I think social media can be a true uniter in the world - but only if we make it so that all people have the ability to use it and understand what to use it for. That's an enormous educational task that demands full openness from those of us that have the knowledge and a demystification of the whole realm. It's not easy but it can be done. And I want to be part of that process. You’re right Tris – meta groups like this can easily slip too much to the left or right, ie become too navel inspecting (norwegian term) or so broad noone really understands what it’s for. The only way to avoid this is by having a very clear idea of exactly what the group is for and to have strong leadership with a clear vision. Unfortunately this in some ways goes against the very nature of social media which is more of a go-with-the-flow type of atmosphere. But then that is also why social media can be so out of focus at times: Too much go-with-the-flow means a wide river with hundreds of individual dingies rather than a smaller one with one big boat.

I’d very much like to take a part in focussed meta level discussions about social media, especially where the social aspect is concerned. I find that social media in general has a tendency of moving toward the extremely cliquey and that a log of social media is actually very anti-social. In addition the rapid rate of evolution within the field means that it’s very hard to keep up unless you are fully immersed and that in turn means social media, which is meant to make the web more accessible and inclusive, actually runs the risk of creating a true schism between the haves and the have-nots (“haves” being the ones that understand and use social media). It’s a technological, financial, cultural, generational and educational gap that is worsened by other factors like literacy and it is one that should be tacled sooner rather than later.

Personally I think social media can be a true uniter in the world – but only if we make it so that all people have the ability to use it and understand what to use it for. That’s an enormous educational task that demands full openness from those of us that have the knowledge and a demystification of the whole realm. It’s not easy but it can be done. And I want to be part of that process.

]]> By: Morten Rand-Hendriksen http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11757 Morten Rand-Hendriksen Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:43:00 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11757 You're right Tris - meta groups like this can easily slip too much to the left or right, ie become too navel inspecting (norwegian term) or so broad noone really understands what it's for. The only way to avoid this is by having a very clear idea of exactly what the group is for and to have strong leadership with a clear vision. Unfortunately this in some ways goes against the very nature of social media which is more of a go-with-the-flow type of atmosphere. But then that is also why social media can be so out of focus at times: Too much go-with-the-flow means a wide river with hundreds of individual dingies rather than a smaller one with one big boat. I'd very much like to take a part in focussed meta level discussions about social media, especially where the social aspect is concerned. I find that social media in general has a tendency of moving toward the extremely cliquey and that a log of social media is actually very anti-social. In addition the rapid rate of evolution within the field means that it's very hard to keep up unless you are fully immersed and that in turn means social media, which is meant to make the web more accessible and inclusive, actually runs the risk of creating a true schism between the haves and the have-nots ("haves" being the ones that understand and use social media). It's a technological, financial, cultural, generational and educational gap that is worsened by other factors like literacy and it is one that should be tacled sooner rather than later. Personally I think social media can be a true uniter in the world - but only if we make it so that all people have the ability to use it and understand what to use it for. That's an enormous educational task that demands full openness from those of us that have the knowledge and a demystification of the whole realm. It's not easy but it can be done. And I want to be part of that process. You’re right Tris – meta groups like this can easily slip too much to the left or right, ie become too navel inspecting (norwegian term) or so broad noone really understands what it’s for. The only way to avoid this is by having a very clear idea of exactly what the group is for and to have strong leadership with a clear vision. Unfortunately this in some ways goes against the very nature of social media which is more of a go-with-the-flow type of atmosphere. But then that is also why social media can be so out of focus at times: Too much go-with-the-flow means a wide river with hundreds of individual dingies rather than a smaller one with one big boat.

I’d very much like to take a part in focussed meta level discussions about social media, especially where the social aspect is concerned. I find that social media in general has a tendency of moving toward the extremely cliquey and that a log of social media is actually very anti-social. In addition the rapid rate of evolution within the field means that it’s very hard to keep up unless you are fully immersed and that in turn means social media, which is meant to make the web more accessible and inclusive, actually runs the risk of creating a true schism between the haves and the have-nots (“haves” being the ones that understand and use social media). It’s a technological, financial, cultural, generational and educational gap that is worsened by other factors like literacy and it is one that should be tacled sooner rather than later.

Personally I think social media can be a true uniter in the world – but only if we make it so that all people have the ability to use it and understand what to use it for. That’s an enormous educational task that demands full openness from those of us that have the knowledge and a demystification of the whole realm. It’s not easy but it can be done. And I want to be part of that process.

]]> By: Tris Hussey http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8456 Tris Hussey Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:06:19 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8456 Thank you James. It's almost like if we do our job well, we're putting ourselves out of a "job" ... because social media skills will become part of the standard skill set. Thank you James. It’s almost like if we do our job well, we’re putting ourselves out of a “job” … because social media skills will become part of the standard skill set.

]]> By: Tris Hussey http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11756 Tris Hussey Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:06:00 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11756 Thank you James. It's almost like if we do our job well, we're putting ourselves out of a "job" ... because social media skills will become part of the standard skill set. Thank you James. It’s almost like if we do our job well, we’re putting ourselves out of a “job” … because social media skills will become part of the standard skill set.

]]> By: James Laitinen http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8452 James Laitinen Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:18:10 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8452 Withthe support of non-profit groups like this, the amount of time and effort it takes to people to collaborate will help shape the future of social media and its use. Thank you to those who put in the dedication and effort to share their time, resources and passion. Withthe support of non-profit groups like this, the amount of time and effort it takes to people to collaborate will help shape the future of social media and its use. Thank you to those who put in the dedication and effort to share their time, resources and passion.

]]> By: James Laitinen http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11755 James Laitinen Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:18:00 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11755 Withthe support of non-profit groups like this, the amount of time and effort it takes to people to collaborate will help shape the future of social media and its use. Thank you to those who put in the dedication and effort to share their time, resources and passion. Withthe support of non-profit groups like this, the amount of time and effort it takes to people to collaborate will help shape the future of social media and its use. Thank you to those who put in the dedication and effort to share their time, resources and passion.

]]> By: Tris Hussey http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8450 Tris Hussey Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:53:24 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8450 YW Mitch. I'm looking forward to the first meeting next week. From the Twitter discussion a couple nights ago, it's clear that many of us in Vancouver are hoping a business as <em>un</em>usual with SMC. I think we're on track to do just that. YW Mitch. I’m looking forward to the first meeting next week.
From the Twitter discussion a couple nights ago, it’s clear that many of us in Vancouver are hoping a business as unusual with SMC. I think we’re on track to do just that.

]]> By: Tris Hussey http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11754 Tris Hussey Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:53:00 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11754 YW Mitch. I'm looking forward to the first meeting next week. From the Twitter discussion a couple nights ago, it's clear that many of us in Vancouver are hoping a business as <em>un</em>usual with SMC. I think we're on track to do just that. YW Mitch. I’m looking forward to the first meeting next week.
From the Twitter discussion a couple nights ago, it’s clear that many of us in Vancouver are hoping a business as unusual with SMC. I think we’re on track to do just that.

]]> By: Mitch Baldwin http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8448 Mitch Baldwin Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:02:25 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8448 Tris, Thank you for your intelligent comments about Social Media and specifically Social Media Club Vancouver. As Eric mentions we have an exciting vision for the future of SMC Vancouver and look forward to sharing it with present and future members of SMC Vancouver. Our Facebook group can be found here for anyone who is interested in more information. http://groups.to/smcvancouver/ or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57269097014 Jeff, Thank you for your comments, I look forward to meeting you at an event. Rumor has it a few of us will be coming to Seattle to see SMC Seattle in action. I've had contact with some of the board members who have been very helpful. Your group in Seattle are leaders within Social Media Club. Raul, Thank you for your past contributions to SMC Vancouver and for your open door to communicating with me about the future of SMC Vancouver over the past months. I/we look forward to your continued support. Colleen, Thank you for your contributions to SMC Vancouver. We stand upon your and other' shoulders as we move forward. The door is always open. I look forward to seeing you at future SMC Vancouver events. Guacira, Thank you for your interest. I've posted our Facebook Group link above and sent to you through Facebook as well. Tris, Thank you for your intelligent comments about Social Media and specifically Social Media Club Vancouver. As Eric mentions we have an exciting vision for the future of SMC Vancouver and look forward to sharing it with present and future members of SMC Vancouver. Our Facebook group can be found here for anyone who is interested in more information. http://groups.to/smcvancouver/ or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57269097014

Jeff, Thank you for your comments, I look forward to meeting you at an event. Rumor has it a few of us will be coming to Seattle to see SMC Seattle in action. I’ve had contact with some of the board members who have been very helpful. Your group in Seattle are leaders within Social Media Club.

Raul, Thank you for your past contributions to SMC Vancouver and for your open door to communicating with me about the future of SMC Vancouver over the past months. I/we look forward to your continued support.

Colleen, Thank you for your contributions to SMC Vancouver. We stand upon your and other’ shoulders as we move forward. The door is always open. I look forward to seeing you at future SMC Vancouver events.

Guacira, Thank you for your interest. I’ve posted our Facebook Group link above and sent to you through Facebook as well.

]]> By: Mitch Baldwin http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11753 Mitch Baldwin Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:02:00 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11753 Tris, Thank you for your intelligent comments about Social Media and specifically Social Media Club Vancouver. As Eric mentions we have an exciting vision for the future of SMC Vancouver and look forward to sharing it with present and future members of SMC Vancouver. Our Facebook group can be found here for anyone who is interested in more information. http://groups.to/smcvancouver/ or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57269097014 Jeff, Thank you for your comments, I look forward to meeting you at an event. Rumor has it a few of us will be coming to Seattle to see SMC Seattle in action. I've had contact with some of the board members who have been very helpful. Your group in Seattle are leaders within Social Media Club. Raul, Thank you for your past contributions to SMC Vancouver and for your open door to communicating with me about the future of SMC Vancouver over the past months. I/we look forward to your continued support. Colleen, Thank you for your contributions to SMC Vancouver. We stand upon your and other' shoulders as we move forward. The door is always open. I look forward to seeing you at future SMC Vancouver events. Guacira, Thank you for your interest. I've posted our Facebook Group link above and sent to you through Facebook as well. Tris, Thank you for your intelligent comments about Social Media and specifically Social Media Club Vancouver. As Eric mentions we have an exciting vision for the future of SMC Vancouver and look forward to sharing it with present and future members of SMC Vancouver. Our Facebook group can be found here for anyone who is interested in more information. http://groups.to/smcvancouver/ or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57269097014

Jeff, Thank you for your comments, I look forward to meeting you at an event. Rumor has it a few of us will be coming to Seattle to see SMC Seattle in action. I’ve had contact with some of the board members who have been very helpful. Your group in Seattle are leaders within Social Media Club.

Raul, Thank you for your past contributions to SMC Vancouver and for your open door to communicating with me about the future of SMC Vancouver over the past months. I/we look forward to your continued support.

Colleen, Thank you for your contributions to SMC Vancouver. We stand upon your and other’ shoulders as we move forward. The door is always open. I look forward to seeing you at future SMC Vancouver events.

Guacira, Thank you for your interest. I’ve posted our Facebook Group link above and sent to you through Facebook as well.

]]> By: Eric http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8438 Eric Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:28:52 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8438 Aww, shurks. Thanks, Jeff! We have a very exciting vision for the group that I'm eager to share with everyone. It'll be just a bit different than earlier incarnations, but hopefully, very rewarding for everyone involved. Great post, Tris! See ya on the 14th. :) Aww, shurks. Thanks, Jeff!

We have a very exciting vision for the group that I’m eager to share with everyone. It’ll be just a bit different than earlier incarnations, but hopefully, very rewarding for everyone involved.

Great post, Tris! See ya on the 14th. :)

]]> By: Eric http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11752 Eric Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:28:00 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-11752 Aww, shurks. Thanks, Jeff! We have a very exciting vision for the group that I'm eager to share with everyone. It'll be just a bit different than earlier incarnations, but hopefully, very rewarding for everyone involved. Great post, Tris! See ya on the 14th. :) Aww, shurks. Thanks, Jeff!

We have a very exciting vision for the group that I’m eager to share with everyone. It’ll be just a bit different than earlier incarnations, but hopefully, very rewarding for everyone involved.

Great post, Tris! See ya on the 14th. :)

]]> By: Jeff Shuey http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8436 Jeff Shuey Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:51:48 +0000 http://trishussey.com/2010/01/07/who-needs-a-social-media-club-anyway/#comment-8436 True. Eric is great. Fortunately he comes down to Seattle on occasion to share his wit and wisdom. I hope to make it to one of your meetings. I'm also looking to share best practices with other SMC groups. True. Eric is great. Fortunately he comes down to Seattle on occasion to share his wit and wisdom. I hope to make it to one of your meetings. I’m also looking to share best practices with other SMC groups.

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