Comments on: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

By: Are You Paying Attention on Facebook?

Are You Paying Attention on Facebook? — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:06:20 +0000

[...] written a few posts about Facebook etiquette, mostly about application ettiquette, and I think there’s a point I missed that I wanted to [...]

By: Hal Lublin

Hal Lublin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:16:45 +0000

I feel the same way Andrea, but someone must be clicking on them. My guess is that they're operating with a direct mail philosophy – they going to it KNOWING that at best they'll convert 1-2% of the people they reach.

By: Andrea Hill (afhill)

Andrea Hill (afhill) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:58:15 +0000

Self-serving and spammy posts are confusing to me. When a comment is left that is really obviously self-serving, it doesn't make sense to me why anyone would follow that link.
If I see an introspective or interesting comment, I may click through to learn more about the author. But if the author is so disrespectful (and/or so unable to understand the topic of the post), I don't feel any inclination to give them traffic.

By: Hal Lublin

Hal Lublin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:36:41 +0000

Another great point! I can see why you separated these out. I actually wrote a post over at the SMMI blog a little while back about taking responsibility for your voice online – essentially being aware of how the things we share can paint an unintentional picture of us in other people's minds. You can read it here if you like:

http://www.smminstitute.com/blog/2009/12/21/tak...

By: Hal Lublin

Hal Lublin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:33:05 +0000

I agree with you, Alison, and that seems to be the tightrope that many social media platforms walk – the need to turn a profit (or at least pay staff) is challenged by the demand of the end user that the product remain free and pristine. The reality is that by giving us more control over our Facebook experience (something I discuss in my Friday post), I believe they're trying to find that balance. I don't want Facebook to become another craigslist either – some of this will just be something we have to live with and some of it is growing pains – I think it might be worth the wait to see how this evolves.

Also, it's not just about the meat of the content, it's about the context. If you're a realtor there's a WORLD of difference to me between saying “On my way to go sit an open house” and “2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH REDUCED PRICE ASK LET ME PUT YOU IN THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS!!!!!!!” If you think anything I said applies to you, and you're concerned about how you might be coming off as overly “shouty”, just think about HOW you're posting what you're posting, and if there might be a more social way to do so. If you spark interest on the part of your friends, you can add more detail or even privately message them. A strong message becomes stronger when others help you share it, ESPECIALLY in the social media space.

By: Hal Lublin

Hal Lublin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:24:56 +0000

That's a good point. I think some people either leave things completely open or completely shut off because they don't know how to do anything else, and Facebook should feel the obligation to do so outside of a one time pop-up when they change policy or features. They have a tendency to heave changes on us without the detailed tutorials some need to fully understand how these changes are for the better.

Thanks for your thoughts!

By: caramandart

caramandart — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:53:28 +0000

Spambook is not userfriendly so that many people, unless they research it, don't know about the etiquette or privacy settings. We also have to worry, not just to control our direct promotions but if we're too happy, too depressing, too angry and so on. People shut us out for various reasons. I say all things in moderation.

By: caramandart

caramandart — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:50:42 +0000

The Facebook info section has spaces for employment so I think thats OK to have there, but agree that the original intent for Facebook is getting stretched. Sadly its not userfriendly so many people, unless they go looking ,really don't know about the privacy features and general etiquette.

By: alisoncreamer

alisoncreamer — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:45:00 +0000

I have 2 pages fans and friends. I try very hard not to promote biz on my personal page maybe like 10% of the time. If my friend wants me to link a biz promo to there page by adding them to the comment I will do so. I hope Im using FB correctly ? One change we see with FB as well is fanpages are not as easily found but Market place is. I don't want to see FB turn in to a craigslist. Im thinking FB might be on its way out if the monetize it to much.

By: Hal Lublin

Hal Lublin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:32:44 +0000

Thanks Hal. I love your name.