Comments on: The Social Media Friendship Bill of Rights (and Other Sticky Wickets)

By: Marty Weintraub

Marty Weintraub — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:34:54 +0000

@ShariV: It’s the old “do unto others” approach and it most often is a good standard. Thanks for stopping by.

By: ShariV

ShariV — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:45:25 +0000

Excellent post, Marty. I especially agree with point #3 because I do appreciate receiving shouts from people who know what I’m interested in. Those that send me a shout for something totally off the wall (unless we really are friends) - not so much. I’m probably over sensitive about what I send to others for this very reason.

By: a2m

a2m — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:09:05 +0000

Very good article - people will stop short of nothing to make money online.

By: Marty Weintraub

Marty Weintraub — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:14:01 +0000

@Gideon: We’re glad the post was provocative and look forward to checking your new site out.

@billso: That’s a cool idea. Facebook heads down that road with news feed filters. Check out: Reduce Facebook Noise Without Blowing Off Hyperactive Casual Friends

By: billso

billso — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:57:11 +0000

Brilliant post! If someone could code these items into XML, and make it work like a Creative Commons license, I’m all for that. The XML would let other networks know what kinds of items a user will accept.

By: Gideon Shalwick

Gideon Shalwick — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:44:03 +0000

Hi Mary

Brilliant post!

Yeah it seems like things are really starting to get out of hand a bit. And it has become WAY too easy for people to take advantage of others.

Your article really got me thinking, since a friend and I am putting together a website that teaches people how to use social media to market themselves. One thing we’re very careful about, and we mention it all the time, is that all of this is really like building a relationship. And it’s no different to real, offline relationships. It takes time, and it takes courage, patience, love and care.

I think we might put your “The Social Media Friendship Bill of Rights” on our website as the guiding principals when using social media as a marketing tool.

Thanks sooo much!

By: Marty Weintraub

Marty Weintraub — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:42:14 +0000

@spostareduro: Beautifully said…I value a few online relationships that, as you say, have come to involve emotions. You know who you are . Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with our readers.

By: spostareduro

spostareduro — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:28:41 +0000

Marty,
There seems to be much talk lately in reference to building real friendships in our networking communities and interaction with social media associates.
It is easy to click a button to accept supposed ‘friendship’ or to request supposed ‘friendship’ in any of the communities in which we travel. It’s true…we are not mind readers and never know when we are following the ‘true blue dude’ or just another marketer that needs our vote, our avatar in his friend list as a display to how cool he / she is, etc..
But as individuals, we can only choose to give of the same friendship that we hope will be reciprocated.
If I weren’t sincere it would be difficult to sleep at night..And I happen to appreciate a good nights sleep today.
Don’t get me wrong..I’m not some queen of goodness or anything..I’ve got certain issues that’s for sure..but friendships mean establishing connections that can possibly affect someones emotions and heart (not just a marketing pocket) so I don’t take them lightly.
Thanks for linking to my site, but most of all, thanks for being my friend. That’s most important to me..the rest will fall into place.