Employers Taking over Social Networking Sites

So, I was just thinking today about how a lot of the things that I do online a largely impacted by how I want others to perceive me, mostly future employers. I have fun online, but I can't ever really "let loose" like I want to sometimes and that is because I am always thinking about what a potential employer might have access too. This forces me to keep a lot of things under control and under wraps so that I don't end up regretting a past statement or picture. Sometimes I resent being responsible (lol). It also doesn't help that I have a unique name. So what so you guys think about this possibility.

Social Networking Request=DENIED

So, I thought that this was funny. I was just searching through different social networking sites and I ran across some that did not accept my email. I am so used to being able to create a profile and sign up for anything that interest me on the internet, but this really came as a surprise. One that I was really interested in replied that my North Central email account was not one of their accepted email domains. So not only was my email not enough, but North Central had to be an affiliate of this site for me to even be able to join. WHAT?! :(
Here is one of the culprits: FledgeWing.com.

A Twist to Advertising Using Social Networking Sites

Walking around campus I have notices how much Social Networking Sites are taking over on and off the internet. In class we have discussed how much people have used social networking sites to advertise their business, party, event, etc. What I have seen recently is that organizations and offices such as CUAB and Chartwells are using their Facebook profiles, printing out significant part of their page and posting them around campus. Letting consumers and members visually see where their site is located and what it looks like. It is a tool that helps them to relate to the general student population, who mostly also have an account on Facebook. I really think that this way of advertising is very creative. I remember seeing a Chartwells ad that had a friends list that included one of the people I knew on campus. What do you guys think.

By the way-while I was trying to find videos for this blog I ran across this-ENJOY (thanks class of 2008:)

Spike Lee @ NCC

So! The infamous Spike Lee visited North Central College this past Tuesday. So many people asked me what exactly did I think about his speech and persona of Mr. Spike Lee. I will try to withhold the passion that lies behind my words-Spike Lee's words were inspiring, I can definitely say that, but I did not think it was unique. I also thought that things got very interesting during Q&A, not that many of the questions were fully answered). Overall, I thought that the presentation and speech was alright (he could have dressed nicer though).

Side Note: I value those famous people that are doing things to create change within our neighborhoods, but I do not value those who think too highly of themselves and portray themselves as being "better than the rest"

THAT-IS-ALL---think what you may

Lying Through Email

So, in my professor in my Business and Communication class brought up an interesting study in class today. He said that a study revealed that a reasonable percentage of people admitted to being less truthful when they are placed in front of a computer. I also found some other articles and websites that a relevant to this topic. I really have not thought about this question from an email stand point. I would expect that people would  be more willing to lie when on social networking sites, dating sites, etc, but I would not have thought that about email. I figure that email is usually used more often by professionals and people who are communicating for a purpose but I guess not from the article he mentioned. Let me know what you guys think about this particular topic.

To Google or Not to to Google-That is the question ;)

I my friends am what you would consider to be a "Googler". I am a fan and a dedicated user of this particular search engine, and for good reason I believe. Google has earned its way into my heart with its way with connecting me to the cyberspace world. To top it all off Google continues to add to it free services that it gives to its users. I would say that I am semi-addicted or almost addicted to Google. Although I do love what it is about I believe that if it were to disappear today I would not pass out at my desk (LOL seriously). I do have the URL's for most if not all of my favorite websites (which I do not use Google to find by the way ;)_) Overall, I do not believe that Google is to powerful or omnipresent. This company is rightfully gaining and keeping the LOYALTY of its users based on the unique qualities and services of the company. To say that we are too dependent on Google may be an over statement in my eyes. I believe that if Google were to leave today many other company's would pick up the pieces just fine, and users would readjust over time. But until that day comes I will remain a true and faithful Googler.

Changes Coming in Social Media in 2011!!! WHAT?

Upon reading this article titled Big Changes in Social Media in 2011 I ran across some interesting ideas things that may come about this year. It never fails that people all around the world find so many new uses for the media in the world today. I often wonder to myself what else can we possibly come up with, and here it is! We are looking at some significant changes in the near future, some that will benefit companies all of the world. According to this article marketing may become a lot easier and cheaper for companies. But does that mean we, the users, will be overloaded with mass amounts of advertisements? The article also suggested that in 2011 many social network users will start to veer away from their excessive use of social networking sites.Overall I thought that it was an interesting article tell me what you think!

Blogging With Tiffany B Brown-Prompt #1

Tiffany B. Brown caused my eyebrows to raise more than once in her interview. She definitely opened my eyes to different ways that blogging can be used. I really found it very interesting that she used her blogging as a form of a diary every once in a while. She used it as something she could refer to later while at the same time communicating with the world.

I would absolutely love to get into this "blogging thing" to see what types of people are interested in what I have to say and what type of community gets created from my own words. It would also be very interesting to see the variance in my opinions from time to time.

Reading this blog also made me do something I have not done in a while because of her statements about the opportunities that she was introduced to because of her blogging. I Googled myself! Hmmm...it made me realize that I need to update linkin page for one, but it also helped me to realize the power of the internet and your opinion together. Great read!

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