Comments on: Will Social Networks Trump Traditional Networks In The Future? http://www.thematrixfiles.net/blog/social-networks-vs-traditional-networks/ a blog by Joanna Pineda, CEO, Matrix Group Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:28:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Fresh Crackers (4) « Don’t Compromise! http://www.thematrixfiles.net/blog/social-networks-vs-traditional-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-1542 Fresh Crackers (4) « Don’t Compromise! Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:48:46 +0000 http://www.thematrixfiles.net/?p=1024#comment-1542 [...] Will Social Networks Trump Traditional Networks In The Future? Joanna Pineda at The Matrix Group looks at how she is using Twitter, FaceBook and LinkedIn and how that compares with her more traditional networking activities. So, are these media becoming the ‘new way’, or are they more like nightclub bouncers – a handy way of filtering who gets to get closer? [...] […] Will Social Networks Trump Traditional Networks In The Future? Joanna Pineda at The Matrix Group looks at how she is using Twitter, FaceBook and LinkedIn and how that compares with her more traditional networking activities. So, are these media becoming the ‘new way’, or are they more like nightclub bouncers – a handy way of filtering who gets to get closer? […]

]]> By: Chelsea http://www.thematrixfiles.net/blog/social-networks-vs-traditional-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-1530 Chelsea Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:49:19 +0000 http://www.thematrixfiles.net/?p=1024#comment-1530 I agree that my offline networks are enhanced by using social networks. Often times, I think of a good friend or family member's status updates or tweets as a teaser to a conversation we will have later over dinner. I had a conversation with a friend the other day that noted, "Sometimes during the day, when i am busy with work, kids, paying bills etc. it is easier to send a quick email, or status update on Facebook to a friend, when there is not enough time to have a lengthy conversation, but that doesn't mean I won't give them a hug in person later." When I was going to school in Belgium, it was impossible to see friends and family back in the U.S., and with the six hour time difference, it was nearly impossible to talk on the phone, so I relied on social networks, IM and email to stay in touch. I agree that my offline networks are enhanced by using social networks. Often times, I think of a good friend or family member’s status updates or tweets as a teaser to a conversation we will have later over dinner. I had a conversation with a friend the other day that noted, “Sometimes during the day, when i am busy with work, kids, paying bills etc. it is easier to send a quick email, or status update on Facebook to a friend, when there is not enough time to have a lengthy conversation, but that doesn’t mean I won’t give them a hug in person later.”

When I was going to school in Belgium, it was impossible to see friends and family back in the U.S., and with the six hour time difference, it was nearly impossible to talk on the phone, so I relied on social networks, IM and email to stay in touch.

]]> By: Garry http://www.thematrixfiles.net/blog/social-networks-vs-traditional-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 Garry Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:46:20 +0000 http://www.thematrixfiles.net/?p=1024#comment-1528 I agree that "IRL" networks will always remain stronger and will continue to be an integral part of life as we know it, I think it's just how we're "wired". If you go on facebook and look at the pictures that people post, they are usually of friends doing things out in the world, not people sitting at their keyboard. All the action in life happens offline. On the other hand, I do believe people will continue to get onboard with social networking and continue to farm up more and more contacts. People will have a higher number of online "weaker" friends, but there will always be a core family in friends that are based on real life. Social networks allow me to see what my extended family members are up to on a daily basis, a level of contact that I have never had with them before, and that is awesome. It is, indeed, helping me enhance my relationships. Garry I agree that “IRL” networks will always remain stronger and will continue to be an integral part of life as we know it, I think it’s just how we’re “wired”. If you go on facebook and look at the pictures that people post, they are usually of friends doing things out in the world, not people sitting at their keyboard. All the action in life happens offline.

On the other hand, I do believe people will continue to get onboard with social networking and continue to farm up more and more contacts. People will have a higher number of online “weaker” friends, but there will always be a core family in friends that are based on real life. Social networks allow me to see what my extended family members are up to on a daily basis, a level of contact that I have never had with them before, and that is awesome. It is, indeed, helping me enhance my relationships.

Garry

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