Is Your Social Media Out Of Control?
October 4, 2009 by Kim Beasley
Filed under Social Media
One of the things that I’ve noticed about social media is that some have gotten out of control with their use of social media. Yes it’s great to share what you doing but does everyone need to know that you are getting ready to go to the bathroom or take a shower? No, it’s not necessary.
Image: Flickr and Damien Basile
I’m all for using social media to connect with others and to grow my network of friends. Building relationships via social media is another good option too. What I want to encourage you to do is remember that there is a real world out there and that you should connect to others offline too.
Case in point, I love networking online and connecting with others to grow my network. But I’ve come to realize that connecting in person is just as important to growing your network. People sometimes want to be in your presence and meet you beyond the Internet. Being able to connect with others offline has increased my social network locally and in other parts of the US.
I found the following video on MSNBC that shares how some have gone to the extreme when it comes to social media. Is there a happy medium? Can there be to much social media? What are your thoughts? Please feel free to share.
Thanks for using my graphic and crediting me Kim.
Online is only one component of social networking. You take it to the whole next level by moving those relationships offline. Only then can you truly have the full picture of your relationship. There are just some certain things that can not be traslated online that you get offline.
For myself and my social network in New York, we often congregate at The Roger Smith Hotel (http://rogersmithlife.com, http://twitter.com/RSHotel) in order to build fuller relationships with each other. It’s important to have a place to go that nurtures you socially offline and online. When in NYC feel free to stop by. You’re definitely welcome there!
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Damien (whom I’ve met in person!) is absolutely right, online’s one component. Social media and digital connection is the starting point, it the relationship you develop in person that takes the connection to the new level. Solidifying or breaking a relationship. Great post Kim.