Comments on: Why I like Social Networking. My Manifesto. Kinda. http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/ Human Resource, Recruitment, Social Media & Technology Evangelism Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:11:06 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: adowling http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-518 adowling Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:10:28 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-518 Your first point, thats me; every. single. word. Without social media I wouldnt have some the great friends that I have. I wouldn't be able to call HR Minion my BFF and Conference Spouse and that makes me sad just to think about it. :) Your first point, thats me; every. single. word. Without social media I wouldnt have some the great friends that I have. I wouldn’t be able to call HR Minion my BFF and Conference Spouse and that makes me sad just to think about it. :)

]]> By: Sarah White http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-433 Sarah White Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:43:25 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-433 @Renae - I don't think I have great writing skills. I used to always get in horrible grades in english/writing for "writing like you speak". Good thing that style works well on blogs. ;) Thanks though for the great comments - I love when people can relate to what I think. Enjoy the IT Basement and not being so corporate anymore ;- @CharlieJudy - OK. I TOTALLY agree. I'm a voyer at heart. It allows us to feel a little normal. Its like why I love watching the crazy reality shows that I watch. Its interesting that you feel less comfortable online hmm... That is very cool - just shows the diversity and complexity of the human psyche @laurie It was still cute @Renae – I don’t think I have great writing skills. I used to always get in horrible grades in english/writing for “writing like you speak”. Good thing that style works well on blogs. ;) Thanks though for the great comments – I love when people can relate to what I think. Enjoy the IT Basement and not being so corporate anymore ;-

@CharlieJudy – OK. I TOTALLY agree. I’m a voyer at heart. It allows us to feel a little normal. Its like why I love watching the crazy reality shows that I watch. Its interesting that you feel less comfortable online hmm… That is very cool – just shows the diversity and complexity of the human psyche

@laurie It was still cute

]]> By: laurie ruettimann http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-416 laurie ruettimann Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:41:24 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-416 The hair was horrible. Le sigh. The hair was horrible. Le sigh.

]]> By: Charlie Judy http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-413 Charlie Judy Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:17:28 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-413 I think so much of this is about voyeurism...and maybe even existentialism. Getting a glimpse into the lives of others validates us in some way. It gives us a place to fit in, but we actually get to choose that place: we get to choose at what level we participate, how we participate, and who we participate with. You don’t necessarily get those choices in traditional social settings. It’s weird, though, because I’m much better in those traditional settings. I’m still very uncomfortable – even awkward - in communicating with people I don’t really know via social media. It’s harder to judge one’s acceptance of you. In person you pretty much know where you stand right away…or do you? Great post – Thanks! I think so much of this is about voyeurism…and maybe even existentialism. Getting a glimpse into the lives of others validates us in some way. It gives us a place to fit in, but we actually get to choose that place: we get to choose at what level we participate, how we participate, and who we participate with. You don’t necessarily get those choices in traditional social settings. It’s weird, though, because I’m much better in those traditional settings. I’m still very uncomfortable – even awkward – in communicating with people I don’t really know via social media. It’s harder to judge one’s acceptance of you. In person you pretty much know where you stand right away…or do you? Great post – Thanks!

]]> By: Renae http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-411 Renae Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:43:50 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-411 Great post Sarah. I could have wrote this (if I had better writing skills like yours) - you put thoughts similar to mine into words. Working in government - and coming from the private sector - can be challenging but I plan to send your words on to those who can support my mission to bring more social media into our work environment. I'm currently on a team that is working on the business case for it and any encouraging words I can hear - such as these - are so much help. While I don't work in my own basement - I do work in a basement with lots of IT folks - where would I be without my social network? Thanks so much! (I used to be so corporate... sigh...) Great post Sarah. I could have wrote this (if I had better writing skills like yours) – you put thoughts similar to mine into words. Working in government – and coming from the private sector – can be challenging but I plan to send your words on to those who can support my mission to bring more social media into our work environment. I’m currently on a team that is working on the business case for it and any encouraging words I can hear – such as these – are so much help.
While I don’t work in my own basement – I do work in a basement with lots of IT folks – where would I be without my social network?
Thanks so much! (I used to be so corporate… sigh…)

]]> By: Sarah White http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-409 Sarah White Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:30:45 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-409 @Michael - Thanks! I agree, it has been strange watching people rebrand online - especially if you know that one of them is just that "a brand" vs who that person is. BTW- I'll make sure to send you a Palin '12 hoodie when they come in lol (obv kidding) @Tracy - its like looking into a scary, american flag backed mirror, isn't it @Jon - I think it is hard for people that just see us online to realize how uncomfortable in person can be sometimes. I'm glad I'm not alone on this! Regarding why I blog - I blog because I don't know how else to vent sometimes. I love that people read it, but I would do it even if you all didn't ;) @Laurie - HAHA I totally remember the hair. But, in fairness, I will say that you are being far to kind regarding the situation. Honestly, you didn't like me. I'm positive. In fact, I'm pretty sure there was an eye roll involved. Ahh...memories.... xoxoxo.....I digress, I totally agree with you - As a woman I think I am held to a different standard than what guys are. Everything I do is taken flirtatiously vs just giving someone shit for what they said or done. Listen, if I were to ever flirt with you - you would know it. And odds are, thats not happening. If I am teasing you - I'm doing just that. I have little subtly and no game so get off it. The rest of this rant will be a C@L blog post. @Michael – Thanks! I agree, it has been strange watching people rebrand online – especially if you know that one of them is just that “a brand” vs who that person is. BTW- I’ll make sure to send you a Palin ’12 hoodie when they come in lol (obv kidding)

@Tracy – its like looking into a scary, american flag backed mirror, isn’t it

@Jon – I think it is hard for people that just see us online to realize how uncomfortable in person can be sometimes. I’m glad I’m not alone on this! Regarding why I blog – I blog because I don’t know how else to vent sometimes. I love that people read it, but I would do it even if you all didn’t ;)

@Laurie – HAHA I totally remember the hair. But, in fairness, I will say that you are being far to kind regarding the situation. Honestly, you didn’t like me. I’m positive. In fact, I’m pretty sure there was an eye roll involved. Ahh…memories…. xoxoxo…..I digress, I totally agree with you – As a woman I think I am held to a different standard than what guys are. Everything I do is taken flirtatiously vs just giving someone shit for what they said or done. Listen, if I were to ever flirt with you – you would know it. And odds are, thats not happening. If I am teasing you – I’m doing just that. I have little subtly and no game so get off it. The rest of this rant will be a C@L blog post.

]]> By: laurie ruettimann http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-406 laurie ruettimann Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:02:13 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-406 Hilarious. I had to think about when I first met you. This was it. http://punkrockhr.com/kennedy-expo-the-cyber-lounge-politics/ To say that I didn't like you isn't accurate. I didn't really know anyone at Kennedy and OMG I WAS SHY. I had just moved to Raleigh. I was a little depressed. Also, I was the victim of a stupid color dye problem before the show. I was more preoccupied with the rainbow of colors in my hair. Red. Blonde. Some brown. I remember getting tacos & burritos with Joel Cheesman and he asked, "Just how many colors are in there right now?" I said, "Shut it, chump." Good times, good times. Women are in a social-media-double-bind. We can't be ourselves for lots of reasons (family, safety, privacy), but we have to be authentic. F--k that. People believe what they want to believe, no matter what I tell them. I've learned that I can't control my personal brand. Do good work, be a kind and compassionate human being, and love animals. What else is there in life? Hilarious. I had to think about when I first met you. This was it.

http://punkrockhr.com/kennedy-expo-the-cyber-lounge-politics/

To say that I didn’t like you isn’t accurate. I didn’t really know anyone at Kennedy and OMG I WAS SHY. I had just moved to Raleigh. I was a little depressed.

Also, I was the victim of a stupid color dye problem before the show. I was more preoccupied with the rainbow of colors in my hair. Red. Blonde. Some brown. I remember getting tacos & burritos with Joel Cheesman and he asked, “Just how many colors are in there right now?”

I said, “Shut it, chump.”

Good times, good times.

Women are in a social-media-double-bind. We can’t be ourselves for lots of reasons (family, safety, privacy), but we have to be authentic. F–k that. People believe what they want to believe, no matter what I tell them. I’ve learned that I can’t control my personal brand. Do good work, be a kind and compassionate human being, and love animals.

What else is there in life?

]]> By: Jonathan Hyland http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-404 Jonathan Hyland Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:07:30 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-404 Really great post, Sarah. I have to echo others and say your reasons are much like my own for social media. I, like you, am kinda the shy sort in person. It takes a while for me to warm up to people. The reason why I got into social media - especially Twitter and blogging - is to express myself to the world on my own terms. I think, as humans, we tend to censor and mold ourselves to whatever situation we happen to be in. The Internet - with its vastness and faux-anonymity - is a great platform for the non-judgemental expose you talk about. When you think about it, if one person doesn't like what you blog, another person certainly will. If anything, social media gives you a chance to find your audience without the awkward feeling(s) of rejection. Really great post, Sarah. I have to echo others and say your reasons are much like my own for social media.

I, like you, am kinda the shy sort in person. It takes a while for me to warm up to people.

The reason why I got into social media – especially Twitter and blogging – is to express myself to the world on my own terms. I think, as humans, we tend to censor and mold ourselves to whatever situation we happen to be in. The Internet – with its vastness and faux-anonymity – is a great platform for the non-judgemental expose you talk about.

When you think about it, if one person doesn’t like what you blog, another person certainly will. If anything, social media gives you a chance to find your audience without the awkward feeling(s) of rejection.

]]> By: Tracy Tran http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-403 Tracy Tran Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:18:35 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-403 Crap, it's like having an identical twin...except me live-tweeting hockey games. Crap, it’s like having an identical twin…except me live-tweeting hockey games.

]]> By: Michael Krupa http://imsocorporate.com/2010/01/13/why-i-like-social-networking-my-manifesto-kinda/#comment-402 Michael Krupa Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:01:22 +0000 http://imsocorporate.com/?p=519#comment-402 You need to be you. And since I know you highly value my opinion, I think my work is done here! I have seen a number of people last year on Twitter "re-brand" themselves and you know what? They are no longer authentic and genuine. I like Social Media for the same reasons as you do (although my office is on the 2nd floor and my 2 dogs keep me from feeling like I am working alone). Just like Laurie, on the surface we have little in common and yet through Twitter we have found some common ground and I enjoy conversing with you. I also enjoy the fact that we can tease each other about our differences. Looking forward to catching up with you in person in 2010 over a cosmo or two or ten. You need to be you. And since I know you highly value my opinion, I think my work is done here!

I have seen a number of people last year on Twitter “re-brand” themselves and you know what? They are no longer authentic and genuine. I like Social Media for the same reasons as you do (although my office is on the 2nd floor and my 2 dogs keep me from feeling like I am working alone). Just like Laurie, on the surface we have little in common and yet through Twitter we have found some common ground and I enjoy conversing with you. I also enjoy the fact that we can tease each other about our differences. Looking forward to catching up with you in person in 2010 over a cosmo or two or ten.

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