Sorry this site requires JavaScript to be enabled in your browser. See the following guide on How to enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox and Safari. Alternatively you may be blocking JavaScript with an advert-related or developer plugin. Please check your browser plugins.

Sphinn Home » Social Media
Opinion: The Nature of the Social Media Beast
Social Media News Source: http://www.10minutes.org
Published: Oct 05, 2007 - 07:06 pm
Story Found By: LittleMissSEO 1697 Days ago
Category: Social Media
Exactly how much opinion is too much opinion when it comes to discussion on Social Media sites like Sphinn? Can an initial negative opinion spur a positive outcome through discussion or should the entire discussion be avoided entirely for fear of "making enemies" in the SEO industry?
 Comments7 Comments  

Comments

Avatar
from ZNicola 1697 Days ago #
Votes: 2

I like to see people step up and be honest. I also like to see facts behind the topic...The "making enemies" part I’m not so sure about. While it’s nice having friends in the industry, Danny, Rand, Matt, Jill, Michael and many others are not who emplyoe me, nor do I seek business from them. The real reputaion that matters is how good are you at what you say you can do.

Avatar
from jfj3rd 1697 Days ago #
Votes: 2

I guess the answer to how much opinion can be stomached is entirely up to the person taking it in.  There are so many blogs, newsletters and even forums with TONS of information out there that anyone who counts on any one source is at risk of getting taken for a ride in some way or another.Personally I think on a Social Network environment like Sphinn there is room for opinions all the time regardless who they come from or how accurate they are.  For example, I may have ran a test for a certain keyword and achieved a certain desired result.  If I then turn around and blog about it it is still my opinion even if it was a sure thing for me.  If anyone takes my words as gold then i’d be concerned because even I have to rely on other peoples opinions.Should an entire discussion be avoided for fear of making enemies?  No absolutely not, however i’m not so sure dirty laundry improves the quality of this social network (or other mediums) and it certainly doesn’t get you any favor with anyone who may side with the other person.Positive outcome.. hard to say, I doubt one opinionated post of someone in the industry is going to cause the entire industry to go up in arms and want to start publically pointing fingers.What are your thoughts Little Miss SEO?  If it were Danny that you had a disagreement with, would you call it out publically where his ’SEO Clan’ could attack it or would you keep it to yourself and maybe a few trusted individuals?If I have a problem with anyone, I tend to keep it to myself and share it with only a few selected people that I think I can trust or feel would benefit from what I have to say but in this case that would be inner circle and not an entire network.- 10 Minutes of Marketing

Avatar
from sbuskirk 1697 Days ago #
Votes: 3

I obviously am prone to agree with Zak.  Of course it’s not meant to make enemies or make a point as it is to ask a question.  People tend to think that any time you have something to say that you are being defiant or rude especially if what you say has anything to do with a person or group of people that you disagree with.I’m not one to typically make any statements but when I do, it is for a good reason.

Avatar
from ZNicola 1697 Days ago #
Votes: 1

If Danny wrote something that I didn’t agree with, I would investigate it further, make sure my opinion is sound, and then post my findings. If I’m right or wrong, I still learn something of value, and I would think some respect as well.A disagrement is fine, its the manner in which you bring it up.

Avatar
from jfj3rd 1697 Days ago #
Votes: 1

Zak,I guess everyone is going to do their own thing.  Many people would investigate and should when it comes to possibly proving a point with SEO Rockstars.  I think at that point though my preferred route would be to blog about the factual data you found without pointing out someone who said it wrong OR privately bring it up to that person and give them a chance to respond to you privately or publically.I disagree with a lot of people sometimes but if I have good reason to I tend to let them continue on doing what they do so long as it doesn’t effect me, my clients or friends.To each their own though right?- 10 Minutes of Marketing

Avatar
from Harith 1697 Days ago #
Votes: 1

Sphunn! A very nice piece ;-)

Avatar
from jfj3rd 1697 Days ago #
Votes: 1

Thanks Harith,I value your compliments and appreciate the Sphinn.

Upcoming Conferences

Search Marketing ExpoSearch Engine Land produces SMX, the Search Marketing Expo conference series. SMX events deliver the most comprehensive educational and networking experiences - whether you're just starting in search marketing or you're a seasoned expert.


SMX Web Site » | SMX Difference » | SMX News »

Join us at an upcoming SMX event:

Latest News From Marketing Land
Upcoming Webcasts

Search Marketing Now Learn more about search marketing with our free online webcasts and webinars from our sister site, Search Marketing Now. Upcoming online events include:


Latest News From Search Engine Land