Comments on: The Social Ego System http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-social-ego-system Opinions And Ramblings By Adam Kmiec On All Things Media Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Self-censorship in Social Media « Budding Heads PR http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3673 Self-censorship in Social Media « Budding Heads PR Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:21:52 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3673 [...] who post every 5 seconds about where they are or what they’re eating – doesn’t it seem a little egotistical? Do we like to just hear ourselves type? Maybe I’m missing something, but is there anything wrong [...] [...] who post every 5 seconds about where they are or what they’re eating – doesn’t it seem a little egotistical? Do we like to just hear ourselves type? Maybe I’m missing something, but is there anything wrong [...]

]]> By: adamkmiec http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 adamkmiec Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:04:56 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3889 Amy<br><br>Thanks for the comment. I think you are spot on about the ego-centric broadcasters of late. We really need a social media sheriff to call these people out and separate pretenders from contenders.<br><br>Adam Amy

Thanks for the comment. I think you are spot on about the ego-centric broadcasters of late. We really need a social media sheriff to call these people out and separate pretenders from contenders.

Adam

]]> By: hellobozarth http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3890 hellobozarth Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:58:59 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3890 Although I agree that SOME people use social media to get comments on photos, make claims that they have more followers than so-and-so, etc., and yes to stroke their ego a bit, I think you're underestimating those who leverage social media outlets for connecting,engaging and adding value. This is based on the individual's (& their follower's) definition of each of the categories listed above and their perception of what they feel they are giving/receiving via these outlets. I personally do not believe that it's solely for narcissistic reasons by any means. But if that's how people feel they are getting value, then that's how they choose to leverage these informational outlets. Although I agree that SOME people use social media to get comments on photos, make claims that they have more followers than so-and-so, etc., and yes to stroke their ego a bit, I think you're underestimating those who leverage social media outlets for connecting,engaging and adding value. This is based on the individual's (& their follower's) definition of each of the categories listed above and their perception of what they feel they are giving/receiving via these outlets. I personally do not believe that it's solely for narcissistic reasons by any means. But if that's how people feel they are getting value, then that's how they choose to leverage these informational outlets.

]]> By: amymengel http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3888 amymengel Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:57:26 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3888 Your Hallmark story is very telling. Even under the guise of being helpful or thoughtful, many people hope that "what goes around comes around" and that they will personally gain something out of their good deeds. Altruism is rarer than people think (in my cynical world view)!<br><br>With regards to social media, yes, you and Solis are right in that it now makes it easier for us all to be "helpful" and then reap the rewards of that help in terms of backlinks, retweets, speaking opportunities, etc. But in some cases this is okay. It's a soft-sell, and I'd rather have someone soft-sell me on their expertise via their helpful blog posts than be constantly inundated with hard-sell marketing tactics. And in many cases, even though there is an ultimate end in mind, a lot of these folks really do add value and in some cases go above and beyond to help others out (I've built relationships and been able to talk about career paths with some of my Twitter mentors).<br><br>However, what I don't like is when the shameless self-promoters (or ego-centric broadcasters, as you call them) start taking advantage of the networks they've built through helpful two-way conversation. I've seen a handful of people of late who started out as friendly and interesting and now seem to be in it just for their ego. I have no patience for that. Your Hallmark story is very telling. Even under the guise of being helpful or thoughtful, many people hope that “what goes around comes around” and that they will personally gain something out of their good deeds. Altruism is rarer than people think (in my cynical world view)!

With regards to social media, yes, you and Solis are right in that it now makes it easier for us all to be “helpful” and then reap the rewards of that help in terms of backlinks, retweets, speaking opportunities, etc. But in some cases this is okay. It's a soft-sell, and I'd rather have someone soft-sell me on their expertise via their helpful blog posts than be constantly inundated with hard-sell marketing tactics. And in many cases, even though there is an ultimate end in mind, a lot of these folks really do add value and in some cases go above and beyond to help others out (I've built relationships and been able to talk about career paths with some of my Twitter mentors).

However, what I don't like is when the shameless self-promoters (or ego-centric broadcasters, as you call them) start taking advantage of the networks they've built through helpful two-way conversation. I've seen a handful of people of late who started out as friendly and interesting and now seem to be in it just for their ego. I have no patience for that.

]]> By: adamkmiec http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3626 adamkmiec Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:04:56 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3626 Amy<br><br>Thanks for the comment. I think you are spot on about the ego-centric broadcasters of late. We really need a social media sheriff to call these people out and separate pretenders from contenders.<br><br>Adam Amy

Thanks for the comment. I think you are spot on about the ego-centric broadcasters of late. We really need a social media sheriff to call these people out and separate pretenders from contenders.

Adam

]]> By: hellobozarth http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3625 hellobozarth Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:58:59 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3625 Although I agree that SOME people use social media to get comments on photos, make claims that they have more followers than so-and-so, etc., and yes to stroke their ego a bit, I think you're underestimating those who leverage social media outlets for connecting,engaging and adding value. This is based on the individual's (& their follower's) definition of each of the categories listed above and their perception of what they feel they are giving/receiving via these outlets. I personally do not believe that it's solely for narcissistic reasons by any means. But if that's how people feel they are getting value, then that's how they choose to leverage these informational outlets. Although I agree that SOME people use social media to get comments on photos, make claims that they have more followers than so-and-so, etc., and yes to stroke their ego a bit, I think you're underestimating those who leverage social media outlets for connecting,engaging and adding value. This is based on the individual's (& their follower's) definition of each of the categories listed above and their perception of what they feel they are giving/receiving via these outlets. I personally do not believe that it's solely for narcissistic reasons by any means. But if that's how people feel they are getting value, then that's how they choose to leverage these informational outlets.

]]> By: amymengel http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3624 amymengel Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:57:26 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3624 Your Hallmark story is very telling. Even under the guise of being helpful or thoughtful, many people hope that "what goes around comes around" and that they will personally gain something out of their good deeds. Altruism is rarer than people think (in my cynical world view)!<br><br>With regards to social media, yes, you and Solis are right in that it now makes it easier for us all to be "helpful" and then reap the rewards of that help in terms of backlinks, retweets, speaking opportunities, etc. But in some cases this is okay. It's a soft-sell, and I'd rather have someone soft-sell me on their expertise via their helpful blog posts than be constantly inundated with hard-sell marketing tactics. And in many cases, even though there is an ultimate end in mind, a lot of these folks really do add value and in some cases go above and beyond to help others out (I've built relationships and been able to talk about career paths with some of my Twitter mentors).<br><br>However, what I don't like is when the shameless self-promoters (or ego-centric broadcasters, as you call them) start taking advantage of the networks they've built through helpful two-way conversation. I've seen a handful of people of late who started out as friendly and interesting and now seem to be in it just for their ego. I have no patience for that. Your Hallmark story is very telling. Even under the guise of being helpful or thoughtful, many people hope that “what goes around comes around” and that they will personally gain something out of their good deeds. Altruism is rarer than people think (in my cynical world view)!

With regards to social media, yes, you and Solis are right in that it now makes it easier for us all to be “helpful” and then reap the rewards of that help in terms of backlinks, retweets, speaking opportunities, etc. But in some cases this is okay. It's a soft-sell, and I'd rather have someone soft-sell me on their expertise via their helpful blog posts than be constantly inundated with hard-sell marketing tactics. And in many cases, even though there is an ultimate end in mind, a lot of these folks really do add value and in some cases go above and beyond to help others out (I've built relationships and been able to talk about career paths with some of my Twitter mentors).

However, what I don't like is when the shameless self-promoters (or ego-centric broadcasters, as you call them) start taking advantage of the networks they've built through helpful two-way conversation. I've seen a handful of people of late who started out as friendly and interesting and now seem to be in it just for their ego. I have no patience for that.

]]> By: Doug Haslam » Blog Archive » Social Media Top 5: I Am Smart and Handsome and My Cat is Adorable http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3614 Doug Haslam » Blog Archive » Social Media Top 5: I Am Smart and Handsome and My Cat is Adorable Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:11:16 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3614 [...] else have we got? Ah, yes;  social media is an “egosystem” that is not about adding value. It is what you make of it, my friends. I’m coming to a point, but let me finish with a few [...] [...] else have we got? Ah, yes;  social media is an “egosystem” that is not about adding value. It is what you make of it, my friends. I’m coming to a point, but let me finish with a few [...]

]]> By: tdhurst http://www.thekmiecs.com/marketing-advertising/the-social-ego-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3613 tdhurst Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:43:24 +0000 http://www.thekmiecs.com/?p=2114#comment-3613 Am I the only one that thinks Solis seems like an egotistical jerk? Am I the only one that thinks Solis seems like an egotistical jerk?

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