If you're on Twitter, you have surely heard by now about @loic supposedly unfollowing 23,000 or so tweeple. From what I have seen him tweeting, it sounds like he felt he did not want to follow someone unless he could justify why. I also saw him mention that he was sick of auto-DMs and whatnot. I do not blame him.

I recall reading somewhere… Read More

I often find it amusing and somewhat baffling when people tell me they cannot see the value of being on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, having a blog, etc. I get this from friends, coworkers, and new acquaintances.

I try to explain that I understand that it seems foreign and that being involved in social networks and interactive media might not be relevant to some people, but honestly, when the president of… Read More

Some people use the internet to build their networks, promote their businesses, or even sell their products and services. Others use it purely for recreation. Here, I'm speaking primarily about the former. One thing I've never understood is why it is that people choose online nicknames, screen names, etc that identify them with a specific company or project. I see it all the time on Twitter.  Jim is @jimfromsomecompany.… Read More