Comments on: Online social networks are not for the antisocial

By: Real-TechGuy.com

Real-TechGuy.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:04:03 +0000

Online social networks are not for the anti-social. Are you Social? http://budurl.com/AreYouSocial

By: teresa boardman

teresa boardman — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:25:14 +0000

Ben – you did say thank you and I am always happy to help a local appraiser. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

By: Ben Goheen

Ben Goheen — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:14:14 +0000

I’m trying to figure out if this post was written before or after I asked you about your transaction in St. Paul. I do believe I said thank you but I’m sorry if I forgot. Your info helped and I ended up using that home as a comp, so thanks!

I agree that it’s much harder for people to be rude in person. Just this week I’ve had to deal with County property record people several times. On the phone it’s like pulling teeth to get the information. In person they help me out no problem, even though they’re probably thinking about smacking me upside the head. Guess I’m much more charming in person.

By: Maureen Francis

Maureen Francis — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:34:28 +0000

Are people really referring RE business out based on a profile on Facebook?

As for twitter, I like it but I think it is losing value. Used to be I would log on and it was mostly people I respected sharing links that might help others in some way. Not just to their own blogs and blips. I really enjoy the social aspect but I think I learn less than I used to. OTOH, I have picked up some clients from it, and the only way to do that is be a bit chatty, I guess. Guess you are right as usual.

By: Steve Simon

Steve Simon — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:31:05 +0000

Being in the Limelight is rarely an experience that gives pleasure for an extended period of time.
It can be a novelty for a brief time, but it wears quickly and as you noted in your post you can end up feeling like you want to hide. Almost a decade in the Public Fishbowl (albeit a small bowl compared to the National level, local politics is still a horribly open position, with the newspapers distorting and attacking in random fashion, and the scrutinizing cameras of cable tv hour after hour week after week holding you up for display) has left me with a desire for a controled interaction. The social networks (like this one) can be turned off. the number of interactions can be controlled; and specific irritants can be removed or ignored. Real time life does not give you those options. That is the lure of the net for me; the ability to cease the interaction at a time of my own choosing.
As far as civility, that has been on the wane for years. Blame media, parenting, society’s structure, or all of the above. You can insulate yourself to a certain degree my limiting your contacts. The broader the base you interact with the greater the likelyhood of Jack Asses in the mix…
Be selective in real life, and hit the “remove” button more on the net.
Just my thoughts

By: teresa boardman

teresa boardman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:50:39 +0000

thanks for all the comments. I know people are not all that polite off the internet either but at least face to face or on the phone they are not as rude.

Kathy – I have had the same thing happen. I explain something and it becomes someone else s blog post. I can relate.

By: Brad Nix

Brad Nix — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:36:01 +0000

@tboard said it well here: http://agentgenius.com/?p=7775

By: Ricardo Bueno

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:20:52 +0000

@Teresa: I just wanted to say that I appreciate you!

To echo Jay, Ginger makes a good point…

By: Kathy Drewien

Kathy Drewien — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:53:14 +0000

My new annoyance…

Twitter newbie (someone I know well in offline world) asks for advice on mobile apps. Glad to help. Next thing I see is a post on their blog without even a h/t

Jeez!

By: Doug Quance

Doug Quance — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:08:19 +0000

Reminds me of a line from ZZ Top:

“We’re bad – we’re nationwide…”

You’re a big fish in an even bigger pond, T. Unfortunately, the benefits of popularity are often wrought with the unfortunate side show of peddlers, stalkers and paparazzi.

I was once asked if given three wishes, what would I ask for… and without hesitation I said, “To be rich, invisible on command, and bulletproof!”

You’ll note that “fame” was not on the list.

There’s a lot of screwed up people in this world… and many of them have Internet access.