In June of 2010 I wrote that I wasn't sure I really "GOT" the hole "Checking In" thing - and I wasn't sure I really WANTED people to know where I was all of the time! I had friends, though, who SWORE there was a way to make this work to my advantage... and so reluctantly, and not with a ton of enthusiasm, I checked in - occassionally. 18 months later, I'm ready to say: I get it! Social Media is a Conversation - those of us who are doing it, and doing it repetitively, uniquely, AS a Conversation - (7 comments)
geo tagging: Geo Tagging - Not Sure I Get It
- 06/20/10 02:02 AM
I have friends all over - and one of the things I'm finding very interesting is how many people ARE Geo-tagging everything... and how many people just AREN'T. I mean - seriously... have you seen someone in NC posting that they are "checking in" at a listing? Well folks in Colorado are! One friend recently said, " and have you seen where (so and so) has been lately? They must be gaining 50 pounds! I mean it's Biscutville, Bojangles, Krispy Kreme... OMG!" So is it because it's a GAME, and you get BADGES? Or is there some Social "nod" associated with (57 comments)