Comments on: Are the Social Networks Ready to Implode? http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/ Blogging Tips for Better Bloggers - Web 2.0 - New Media - Technology Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:44:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Blog Bloke http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11601 Blog Bloke Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:40:14 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11601 Here's an example .. Guy Kawasaki only started blogging about a year ago. He begged his book fans to link to him just so he could catapult himself into the Technorati Top 100. He didn't want to have to work his way up the ladder like the rest of us do. He also weaseled his way into speaking engagements so he could schmooze and suck up to the a-listers. Most a-listers have pulled strings similarly to get where they are today. Some people have no shame. Is it any wonder why I have no respect for them. Here’s an example .. Guy Kawasaki only started blogging about a year ago. He begged his book fans to link to him just so he could catapult himself into the Technorati Top 100. He didn’t want to have to work his way up the ladder like the rest of us do. He also weaseled his way into speaking engagements so he could schmooze and suck up to the a-listers. Most a-listers have pulled strings similarly to get where they are today. Some people have no shame. Is it any wonder why I have no respect for them.

]]> By: Dennis Edell http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11598 Dennis Edell Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:43:15 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11598 The funny/sad thing is, I'd bet at least some of the "A's" started out giving love away freely (whatever love was around at the time). Now that the B-Z Lister's are all suckin' their kneecaps (Wall Street - great movie), they no longer need nor want too. I know of one that actually SELLS do-follow comment links if you want one. Oy. <em>Dennis Edell's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DirectSalesWebMarketing/~3/318506023/' rel="nofollow">12 Ways To Outsell Your Competition</a></em> The funny/sad thing is, I’d bet at least some of the “A’s” started out giving love away freely (whatever love was around at the time).

Now that the B-Z Lister’s are all suckin’ their kneecaps (Wall Street - great movie), they no longer need nor want too.

I know of one that actually SELLS do-follow comment links if you want one.

Oy.

Dennis Edell’s last blog post..12 Ways To Outsell Your Competition

]]> By: Blog Bloke http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11570 Blog Bloke Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:22:30 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11570 Thanks for noticing Mushfiqur. Thanks for noticing Mushfiqur.

]]> By: Mushfiqur Rahman http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11552 Mushfiqur Rahman Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:37:38 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11552 One thing I like about this site is that I get free link love and also have the chance to be featured as the top commenter. Which means even more links and hopefully visitors! Thanks for keeping this blog "unique" and more "social friendly" than some *ahem* A listers *ahem* out there. :-) <em>Mushfiqur Rahman's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/gworldbdblog/~3/317932519/xbox-720.html' rel="nofollow">Xbox 720 : Every Myth, Speculation, Rumor And The Truth That You Should Know</a></em> One thing I like about this site is that I get free link love and also have the chance to be featured as the top commenter. Which means even more links and hopefully visitors! Thanks for keeping this blog “unique” and more “social friendly” than some *ahem* A listers *ahem* out there. :-)
Mushfiqur Rahman’s last blog post..Xbox 720 : Every Myth, Speculation, Rumor And The Truth That You Should Know

]]> By: Blog Bloke http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11496 Blog Bloke Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:39:00 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11496 I'm with you there Mushfiqur I’m with you there Mushfiqur

]]> By: Mushfiqur Rahman http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11488 Mushfiqur Rahman Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:21:47 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11488 Social networks? What social network? I don't use any and hardly log in to my Facebook account. For me, Blogs are the ultimate social network. What about you BB? <em>Mushfiqur Rahman's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/gworldbdblog/~3/317932519/xbox-720.html' rel="nofollow">Xbox 720 : Every Myth, Speculation, Rumor And The Truth That You Should Know</a></em> Social networks? What social network? I don’t use any and hardly log in to my Facebook account. For me, Blogs are the ultimate social network. What about you BB?

Mushfiqur Rahman’s last blog post..Xbox 720 : Every Myth, Speculation, Rumor And The Truth That You Should Know

]]> By: dean collins http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11388 dean collins Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:37:49 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11388 My interests are around mobile specific social networks. Some 47 mobile social network companies have emerged globally. http://mobileanalytics.com/forum/index.php?topic=42.0 Cheers, Dean Collins www.Amethon.com My interests are around mobile specific social networks.

Some 47 mobile social network companies have emerged globally.

http://mobileanalytics.com/forum/index.php?topic=42.0

Cheers,
Dean Collins
www.Amethon.com

]]> By: Dennis Edell http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11349 Dennis Edell Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:06:27 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11349 I've found some awesome sites/blogs, met some awesome people networking, gained readers and subscribers and so forth.....no problems here with social networks ;) Like you said, it all in how you use them. <em>Dennis Edell's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DirectSalesWebMarketing/~3/313443286/' rel="nofollow">7 Turbo Writing Tips</a></em> I’ve found some awesome sites/blogs, met some awesome people networking, gained readers and subscribers and so forth…..no problems here with social networks ;)

Like you said, it all in how you use them.

Dennis Edell’s last blog post..7 Turbo Writing Tips

]]> By: Blog Bloke http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11344 Blog Bloke Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:35:36 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11344 We're socializing as we speak aren't we. I just want to keep the socializing on our own domain instead if making some corporation wealthy at our expense. P.s.: Will you be my friend? ;-) We’re socializing as we speak aren’t we. I just want to keep the socializing on our own domain instead if making some corporation wealthy at our expense.

P.s.: Will you be my friend? ;-)

]]> By: Douglas Karr http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11341 Douglas Karr Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:24:51 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11341 Thanks Bloke! They're all 'social networks', though. Even the hangouts may be important to a youngster's development. We're social beings and socializing is something we learn. Time spent bs'ing on a network like Facebook or MySpace may still play a role in one's development. Perhaps participating in one of these networks will provide them the tools and relationships to succeed! I suppose time will tell. <em>Douglas Karr's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DouglasKarr/~3/316936577/' rel="nofollow">links for 2008-06-21</a></em> Thanks Bloke! They’re all ’social networks’, though. Even the hangouts may be important to a youngster’s development. We’re social beings and socializing is something we learn. Time spent bs’ing on a network like Facebook or MySpace may still play a role in one’s development.

Perhaps participating in one of these networks will provide them the tools and relationships to succeed! I suppose time will tell.

Douglas Karr’s last blog post..links for 2008-06-21

]]> By: Blog Bloke http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11340 Blog Bloke Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:12:34 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11340 What you're doing sounds great Doug but it's different than what I'm talking about. I'm referring to the kids who are using social networks like local hangouts, neglecting their real blogs and giving away all their private information to a faceless corporation. I'm equally disgusted with the growing problem of sploggers putting the hustle on us. Believe me when I say I have nothing against social networking technology. It just depends on how it's being used and what for. Down the road I foresee blogs integrating more social networking into it's core feature set. That will be a good thing because at least bloggers will be in control of their own content. So no need to be sorry Doug and I wish your endeavours all success. What you’re doing sounds great Doug but it’s different than what I’m talking about. I’m referring to the kids who are using social networks like local hangouts, neglecting their real blogs and giving away all their private information to a faceless corporation. I’m equally disgusted with the growing problem of sploggers putting the hustle on us.

Believe me when I say I have nothing against social networking technology. It just depends on how it’s being used and what for.

Down the road I foresee blogs integrating more social networking into it’s core feature set. That will be a good thing because at least bloggers will be in control of their own content.

So no need to be sorry Doug and I wish your endeavours all success.

]]> By: Douglas Karr http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11337 Douglas Karr Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:49:16 +0000 http://www.blogbloke.com/social-networks-implode/#comment-11337 With all respect, you're absolutely wrong. While I agree that social networks that lack focus, strategy, or results will wind up on the chopping block... micro-networks are gathering steam. I've got 2 networks: Smaller Indiana and Navy Vets. Navy Vets is new, but it's providing an important repository for Navy Veterans to document their history - through words, photos and video. It's also a central place to find reunion events. Once it grows large enough, it will also be the best place on the net to reunite with old shipmates. The goal of Navy Vets is also to become a monetary provider to Veteran charities. Smaller Indiana has been a huge socio-economic community in Indiana for bringing together movers and shakers in the community. We've had huge volumes of commerce happening on the back-end of Smaller Indiana even some venture capitalism. I've also seen Cancer Support, Medical Research, Minority Business, Drug Addiction, and even Weight Loss networks. Tell the folks that are losing weight with online support or dying patients that they're on a hangover with this technology - they'll tell you that it may be one of the most important things connecting them to other humans. Facebook? MySpace? I agree... but social networking that has a purpose will not only NOT die, they will be growing and integrating through Social API's. Sorry Bloke! You missed the mark on this one! <em>Douglas Karr's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DouglasKarr/~3/316936577/' rel="nofollow">links for 2008-06-21</a></em> With all respect, you’re absolutely wrong. While I agree that social networks that lack focus, strategy, or results will wind up on the chopping block… micro-networks are gathering steam.

I’ve got 2 networks: Smaller Indiana and Navy Vets. Navy Vets is new, but it’s providing an important repository for Navy Veterans to document their history - through words, photos and video. It’s also a central place to find reunion events. Once it grows large enough, it will also be the best place on the net to reunite with old shipmates. The goal of Navy Vets is also to become a monetary provider to Veteran charities.

Smaller Indiana has been a huge socio-economic community in Indiana for bringing together movers and shakers in the community. We’ve had huge volumes of commerce happening on the back-end of Smaller Indiana even some venture capitalism.

I’ve also seen Cancer Support, Medical Research, Minority Business, Drug Addiction, and even Weight Loss networks. Tell the folks that are losing weight with online support or dying patients that they’re on a hangover with this technology - they’ll tell you that it may be one of the most important things connecting them to other humans.

Facebook? MySpace? I agree… but social networking that has a purpose will not only NOT die, they will be growing and integrating through Social API’s.

Sorry Bloke! You missed the mark on this one!

Douglas Karr’s last blog post..links for 2008-06-21

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