Facebook is central planning. Like central planning in an economy it
benefits the planners not the planned, though the latter don't seem to
realize that. (Now that I've mangled the English language a bit, I'll
shut up about it).
On 1/14/2011 8:48 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
PDML is most definitely social media, and it has proved very valuable to me.
Flickr& YouTube aren't really social media IMO, because there's no interaction
to speak of. It's the connections and interaction of true social media that can be
put to work for you if your livelihood is dependent on promoting yourself or your
brand.
Linked-In is social media for serious business, but it doesn't have the viral
penetration power of facebook.
I find Twitter very valuable for getting leads on breaking auto news. I
frequently turn those leads into assignments and dollars. I follow a large
number of auto writers, car companies, and car company execs. I generally avoid
using it for entertainment or interaction with friends.
In addition to being a good promotional tool, Facebook is a good photo
resource. Pentax posts there regularly (that's where the Carlson interview came
from), as do a number of other manufacturers and photo-related companies. Some
PDML members, including Doug, Albano, Lassie and others, post more photos on
Facebook than here.
I think Facebook and Twitter both have some negative baggage, so I was
reluctant to get involved, but I'm definitely glad that i did.
Paul
On Jan 13, 2011, at 6:00 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
I too am anti-Facebook, but not against social-media.
Flickr is social media. YouTube is social media. Lots of things are
social media or social media aware (letting others Tweet and post
about it on their social media sites).
I dislike it when Facebook is the only thing that = social media to some people.
Sorta like how i hate the Photomatix-y "Dial it up to 11" look is
called HDR by many today.
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