Comments on: Are You a Twitter Douchebag? http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/09/are-you-a-twitter-douchebag/ Rethinking Customer Experience & Marketing Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:56:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris Bailey http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/09/are-you-a-twitter-douchebag/comment-page-1/#comment-1200 Chris Bailey Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:41:10 +0000 http://www.gravit8.com/?p=422#comment-1200 SEOcopy, thank you so much. That whole interaction stuck with me for the remainder of the day. I can't say that I'm perfect in taking myself too seriously and overreacting. What I can say is that I usually find a way to make amends for it. This individual lost a lot of respect from me which is sad (and rather than committing an act of linkbaiting, I'll merely give the URL of the exchange: <a href="http://twitter.com/copyblogger/status/5177335052" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/copyblogger/status/5177335052</a>). <br><br>As I commented to Ricardo above, I'm trying to see actions like this as examples of behavior rather than as sources of identity. We're capable of a wide range of acts...and mistakes, as well. At each of our cores, we're far more multifaceted than maybe anyone knows. SEOcopy, thank you so much. That whole interaction stuck with me for the remainder of the day. I can't say that I'm perfect in taking myself too seriously and overreacting. What I can say is that I usually find a way to make amends for it. This individual lost a lot of respect from me which is sad (and rather than committing an act of linkbaiting, I'll merely give the URL of the exchange: http://twitter.com/copyblogger/status/5177335052).

As I commented to Ricardo above, I'm trying to see actions like this as examples of behavior rather than as sources of identity. We're capable of a wide range of acts…and mistakes, as well. At each of our cores, we're far more multifaceted than maybe anyone knows.

]]> By: Chris Bailey http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/09/are-you-a-twitter-douchebag/comment-page-1/#comment-1199 Chris Bailey Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:28:55 +0000 http://www.gravit8.com/?p=422#comment-1199 Hi Ricardo, thanks for the input. This week, I've been meditating on something that's been gnawing at me: that we often don't see the full individual online. How many people have built up their online "celebrity" by being controversial or snarky? Its awfully easy to get hooked into a singular persona in this internet space. So, I don't know if I was right by saying that douchebag behavior online equates to being a douchebag. Still thinking...what are your thoughts? Hi Ricardo, thanks for the input. This week, I've been meditating on something that's been gnawing at me: that we often don't see the full individual online. How many people have built up their online “celebrity” by being controversial or snarky? Its awfully easy to get hooked into a singular persona in this internet space. So, I don't know if I was right by saying that douchebag behavior online equates to being a douchebag. Still thinking…what are your thoughts?

]]> By: SEOcopy http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/09/are-you-a-twitter-douchebag/comment-page-1/#comment-1198 SEOcopy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:10:52 +0000 http://www.gravit8.com/?p=422#comment-1198 Hello Chris...I just started following since I noticed how you came to another Twitter's defense. I was appalled really. I could not believe he (we both know whom I am talking about) reacted that way. Look I am not famous (but I am featured in PC Magazine ;)) and have figured out how to reply to peoples comments. Yes, I have even blocked one user on Twitter since I really thought he was a douchebag come to find out I am not the only one who thought so. You are a kind person and I just wanted you to know you are appreciated. Hello Chris…I just started following since I noticed how you came to another Twitter's defense. I was appalled really. I could not believe he (we both know whom I am talking about) reacted that way. Look I am not famous (but I am featured in PC Magazine ;) ) and have figured out how to reply to peoples comments. Yes, I have even blocked one user on Twitter since I really thought he was a douchebag come to find out I am not the only one who thought so. You are a kind person and I just wanted you to know you are appreciated.

]]> By: Ricardo Bueno http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/09/are-you-a-twitter-douchebag/comment-page-1/#comment-1197 Ricardo Bueno Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:22:54 +0000 http://www.gravit8.com/?p=422#comment-1197 I like this > "if you’re an douchebag in real life, you’re probably just going to be a douchebag on Twitter." Frankly, this is true. <br><br>If you're not good at being social in real life, then I'm sorry but you're just not going to be any good at it online (then of course some introverts work totally well online but I think you get my point). I like this > “if you’re an douchebag in real life, you’re probably just going to be a douchebag on Twitter.” Frankly, this is true.

If you're not good at being social in real life, then I'm sorry but you're just not going to be any good at it online (then of course some introverts work totally well online but I think you get my point).

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