Comments on: The Demise of Social Media http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/ Theology, Church ministry, Seminary, Worship // Proving that even bad writers get readers. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:26:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Failing At Social Media « Man of Depravity http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-2/#comment-5295 Failing At Social Media « Man of Depravity Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:40:23 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5295 [...] been called out for being a “social media cop” plenty of times before so I promise not to go there. And though I do believe it is possible to have a good pulse of [...] [...] been called out for being a “social media cop” plenty of times before so I promise not to go there. And though I do believe it is possible to have a good pulse of [...]

]]> By: The Best « Man of Depravity http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-2/#comment-5294 The Best « Man of Depravity Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:28:21 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5294 [...] The Demise of Social Media // This was a post that created far too much buzz. I did my best to try and create a genuine conversation about conduct of Christian leaders in social media, but it took off to go far beyond that. [...] [...] The Demise of Social Media // This was a post that created far too much buzz. I did my best to try and create a genuine conversation about conduct of Christian leaders in social media, but it took off to go far beyond that. [...]

]]> By: The Kick Back « Man of Depravity http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-2/#comment-5293 The Kick Back « Man of Depravity Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:27:45 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5293 [...] said it plenty of times…social media has a lot of power and a lot of positives. I referred to some of the positives in this post a few months [...] [...] said it plenty of times…social media has a lot of power and a lot of positives. I referred to some of the positives in this post a few months [...]

]]> By: KBMMG http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-2/#comment-5292 KBMMG Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:10:47 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5292 Interesting post. I often wonder if the only people who are actually engaged in the online conversation are those of us in advertising and PR. Are we just talking at each other? Interesting post. I often wonder if the only people who are actually engaged in the online conversation are those of us in advertising and PR. Are we just talking at each other?

]]> By: Jim http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-2/#comment-5291 Jim Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:01:20 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5291 Ah...Tyler-son...now Commenting Ninja know why you take 24 hour anti-social break! Ah…Tyler-son…now Commenting Ninja know why you take 24 hour anti-social break!

]]> By: Jim http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-5290 Jim Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:58:14 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5290 Ha! You speak on my behalf now, perhaps? Careful is the word-ninja, he should not be larger than his shadow. (Yoda-speaking I am) Ha! You speak on my behalf now, perhaps? Careful is the word-ninja, he should not be larger than his shadow. (Yoda-speaking I am)

]]> By: Jim http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-5289 Jim Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:55:30 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5289 Yonas-son...i battle with words and secret deeds. I like green tea. I will be present in the city for The Idea Camp on November 20,21. See http://theideacamp.eventbrite.com Yonas-son…i battle with words and secret deeds. I like green tea. I will be present in the city for The Idea Camp on November 20,21. See http://theideacamp.eventbrite.com

]]> By: Kathleen McDade http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-2/#comment-5288 Kathleen McDade Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:40 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5288 Oh, my. First of all, I think all of the people in the discussion are sincere in their spiritual and social media beliefs. I don't question that. However. I'm a fairly heavy social media user, in spiritual and secular (if you separate the two) arenas. And I know a lot of other social media users AND experts (the good ones, not the kind that spam you or advocate spammy practices). And what Tyler said in his post aligns with the best practices espoused by these people. I don't think it has anything to do with calling out and criticizing specific people, or trying to get them to change their ways. People in social media post this type of post to teach others about the dos/do-nots of social media. I don't know if that was Tyler's intent, but that's my perception of the post. It's true that if I don't like the "please RT to get on my #followfriday list" or any other practice, I don't have to follow that person. That's one of the things I really like about Twitter! Does that mean I shouldn't express my opinion about that practice? I don't think it does. And if you don't like my opinion, you don't have to follow me, either. Finally, this was the saddest thing I saw in the post: "But it is about the numbers for us (more subscribers, attendees, eyeballs, etc. = more revenue). Value comes next." That's not only bad social media practice, it's bad Christian practice. Making disciples is not about the numbers. It's about relationships. Oh, my.

First of all, I think all of the people in the discussion are sincere in their spiritual and social media beliefs. I don’t question that.

However. I’m a fairly heavy social media user, in spiritual and secular (if you separate the two) arenas. And I know a lot of other social media users AND experts (the good ones, not the kind that spam you or advocate spammy practices). And what Tyler said in his post aligns with the best practices espoused by these people. I don’t think it has anything to do with calling out and criticizing specific people, or trying to get them to change their ways.

People in social media post this type of post to teach others about the dos/do-nots of social media. I don’t know if that was Tyler’s intent, but that’s my perception of the post.

It’s true that if I don’t like the “please RT to get on my #followfriday list” or any other practice, I don’t have to follow that person. That’s one of the things I really like about Twitter! Does that mean I shouldn’t express my opinion about that practice? I don’t think it does. And if you don’t like my opinion, you don’t have to follow me, either.

Finally, this was the saddest thing I saw in the post: “But it is about the numbers for us (more subscribers, attendees, eyeballs, etc. = more revenue). Value comes next.” That’s not only bad social media practice, it’s bad Christian practice. Making disciples is not about the numbers. It’s about relationships.

]]> By: How to Write a Controversial Post « Man of Depravity http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-2/#comment-5287 How to Write a Controversial Post « Man of Depravity Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:51:40 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5287 [...] been thinking about this ever since I wrote my post on “the demise of social media” last week. I had an idea that my topic and content was somewhat controversial, I had no idea [...] [...] been thinking about this ever since I wrote my post on “the demise of social media” last week. I had an idea that my topic and content was somewhat controversial, I had no idea [...]

]]> By: Yonas http://manofdepravity.com/2009/09/29/the-demise-of-social-media/comment-page-2/#comment-5286 Yonas Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:32:14 +0000 http://manofdepravity.com/?p=3525#comment-5286 100! Yippiee! 100!

Yippiee!

]]>