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For the past several years I have hitched my name to the phrase social media. I used it as a handle to describe the mix of blogs, photos, status updates, and other methods of personal broadcasting that I used to get the word out and solicit feedback on new ideas. In the past, there was a clear distinction between media prod (Read More)
: I partly agree. As media is about people, it inherently is social, was social and will be social. These so called "social media" things are different only in technology from normal, everyday communication, and are "social activities" like running with friends and watching the latest TV Show with your family. So yes, there isn't, and has never been, such a thing as a distinct "social media".
: All of language has the potential to be inadequate. I agree the terms will change, but right now I don't agree that we've reached the 'tipping point' where old and new media alike are always social. I see the beginnings but it seems that there are still lines drawn and complete convergence still on the horizon.
I think defining terms is critical for understanding, and common understanding is critical for dialogue. My hopes, though, are that none of our conclusions about the current state of media would hinder open and continued dialogue as it all continues to change. Especially dialogue about Social Media.
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