Comments on: Using Social Tools to Be More Social http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/ The Social Times covers news, analysis and insight pertaining to the social web. Learn how to brand yourself and your company via the social web. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:23:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Sacha Cohen http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-615 Sacha Cohen Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:54:24 +0000 http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-615 I love the convergence of online and F2F networking, whether strictly social, professional, or a combination of the two. However, I do find it amusing when someone adds me as a Facebook or LinkedIn friend and then barely recognizes me when we meet F2F. So, my one piece of advice would be: Take the time to get to know people in the flesh as well as online--don't let a robust online network take the place of real, meaningful F2F connections. I love the convergence of online and F2F networking, whether strictly social, professional, or a combination of the two. However, I do find it amusing when someone adds me as a Facebook or LinkedIn friend and then barely recognizes me when we meet F2F.

So, my one piece of advice would be: Take the time to get to know people in the flesh as well as online–don’t let a robust online network take the place of real, meaningful F2F connections.

]]> By: Sacha Cohen http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-4808 Sacha Cohen Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:54:24 +0000 http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-4808 I love the convergence of online and F2F networking, whether strictly social, professional, or a combination of the two. However, I do find it amusing when someone adds me as a Facebook or LinkedIn friend and then barely recognizes me when we meet F2F. <br><br>So, my one piece of advice would be: Take the time to get to know people in the flesh as well as online--don't let a robust online network take the place of real, meaningful F2F connections. I love the convergence of online and F2F networking, whether strictly social, professional, or a combination of the two. However, I do find it amusing when someone adds me as a Facebook or LinkedIn friend and then barely recognizes me when we meet F2F.

So, my one piece of advice would be: Take the time to get to know people in the flesh as well as online–don't let a robust online network take the place of real, meaningful F2F connections.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-361 anonymous Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:17:48 +0000 http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-361 Sounds more like 'professional networking' than 'social networking'. Perhaps social networks 'enhance' the social lives of socially awkward people, but the net result of social networks is probably negative on quality social interaction. Sounds more like ‘professional networking’ than ’social networking’. Perhaps social networks ‘enhance’ the social lives of socially awkward people, but the net result of social networks is probably negative on quality social interaction.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-4807 anonymous Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:17:48 +0000 http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-4807 Sounds more like 'professional networking' than 'social networking'. Perhaps social networks 'enhance' the social lives of socially awkward people, but the net result of social networks is probably negative on quality social interaction. Sounds more like 'professional networking' than 'social networking'. Perhaps social networks 'enhance' the social lives of socially awkward people, but the net result of social networks is probably negative on quality social interaction.

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-352 Jimmy Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:45:16 +0000 http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-352 Anthony, Great post, I could not agree more. I have been amazed at how since I started really using social media tools like FB and to a larger extent Twitter how it has facilitated me actually meeting more people in person than I would have before. It continues to amaze me. I have already developed some really nice relationships with people in the local crowd and my nline activities has only enhanced them. I point to the post ( http://tinyurl.com/2255w5 ) by Aaron Brazel (technolsailor) about relationships in the internet world. Regards Jimmy Anthony,

Great post, I could not agree more. I have been amazed at how since I started really using social media tools like FB and to a larger extent Twitter how it has facilitated me actually meeting more people in person than I would have before. It continues to amaze me. I have already developed some really nice relationships with people in the local crowd and my nline activities has only enhanced them.
I point to the post ( http://tinyurl.com/2255w5 ) by Aaron Brazel (technolsailor) about relationships in the internet world.

Regards

Jimmy

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-4631 Jimmy Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:45:16 +0000 http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/01/using-social-tools-to-be-more-social/#comment-4631 Anthony,<br><br>Great post, I could not agree more. I have been amazed at how since I started really using social media tools like FB and to a larger extent Twitter how it has facilitated me actually meeting more people in person than I would have before. It continues to amaze me. I have already developed some really nice relationships with people in the local crowd and my nline activities has only enhanced them. <br>I point to the post ( <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2255w5">http://tinyurl.com/2255w5</a> ) by Aaron Brazel (technolsailor) about relationships in the internet world. <br><br>Regards<br><br>Jimmy Anthony,

Great post, I could not agree more. I have been amazed at how since I started really using social media tools like FB and to a larger extent Twitter how it has facilitated me actually meeting more people in person than I would have before. It continues to amaze me. I have already developed some really nice relationships with people in the local crowd and my nline activities has only enhanced them.
I point to the post ( http://tinyurl.com/2255w5 ) by Aaron Brazel (technolsailor) about relationships in the internet world.

Regards

Jimmy

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