Tag Archives: conversation

Twitter making you Bitter? Suck it up, Buttercup

Posted on May 3, 2011 by tobeydeys

I joined the Twitter community about six months ago and am still figuring it out. I’ve had the opportunity to chat with several people about this ‘Twitter thing’ and noted some interesting sentiments: “Why bother.” “No one really cares about … Continue reading →

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Social Media Biology 101

Posted on April 25, 2011 by tobeydeys

Mad props to Hugh MacLeod for his inspirational post about the porous membrane as analogy for social media. And thanks to Mack Collier for getting me there. (Read, follow, listen – these lads are wicked smart) Brought me back to … Continue reading →

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What do you care what other people think?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by tobeydeys

Lateral thought is too often disdained. It goes against the grain; it upsets people. Going ‘with the flow’ is kinder and accepted. Nod and agree. It’s safe. But does it actually get you anywhere? I revere Richard Feynman as Gonzo, … Continue reading →

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Can You just Shut Up and Listen? (really…can you?)

Posted on April 16, 2011 by tobeydeys

The past few days have been fun for my palate being a ‘let’s have lunch’ week – business and just for fun. Chit-chats, commiserating, and conferring. Two of these meetings stuck in my mind for more than their sparkling entertainment … Continue reading →

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So you think you’re a Celebrity? Meh.

Posted on April 4, 2011 by tobeydeys

As I wander through this world of Social Media and discover the what and the how and the who, the thought has often come to me: what makes a ‘celebrity’. There are many ‘celebrities’ in the Social Media realm – … Continue reading →

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