I was reading a great blog the other day called Social Media Scene Kids. It’s about stereotypes who are hooked on Blogging, Twitter, Facebook etc. It got me thinking, what types have NOT jumped into the deep end of social media?
My husband points out to me his idea of non-social media types : “Have a Life” , “Normal”, “Able to Get Dates”, and “Have ‘Relations’ Regularly”. Funny guy. I digress.
I see people who swim against the social media tide in these different categories: “Life Guard”, “Beach Closed”, “Swimmers Ear “ and “Fish Out of Water”.
Before I elaborate, watch as I ask a question in this interview (dont mind me here as I talk with my hands and the camera is unsteady , but hey this isn’t CNN):
Stay tuned for Part 2! What did you think?
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You know I used to think the same way as your husband, I was like all geeks / nerds / are online and only deal with stuff online….however..as you already know Cara I am very Tech savvy myself now these days. It alls tarted when I started gaming online…I was very popular back in the highschool days but I played games online and would not tell my friends. I then started noticing that hot chics in my school were playing the same games with me online!! Not only that but the Jocks and Surfers were getting into online games…the Myspace and facebook blew up and it was all over then. Maybe back in the 50′s and 60′s geeks are unpopular….but now adays if my generation doesn’t have a Myspace or Facebook they were considered lame…its the normal now and I love it!!
Love the blog and the pics. Good content!
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This is my biggest challenge in suggesting social media to clients. I live on the Mississippi Coast and work with many decision makers who have been here their entire lives and want to do things the way they’ve been done forever. As some of us in our Young Professionals call this pschographic: PMS. Pale, male, and stale! Very few here have yet to embrace social media, but as more Coast non-profits are getting on board, I think the tide may be turning.
PS-I love that you interviewed men-on-the-street. Nice touch!
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