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Why Social Media Scares L

Jan 22, 2010 / Social Media / Trackback

I respect L a lot, a grad of two Ivy League schools, senior level executive and very nice someone that I know personally. L thinks it’s just great that I’m here doing what I do, that I know what everyone else is doing and likes to hear my “interesting” stories but has no plan to personally get involved.

L says there are only 4 people that are allowed to have the kind of instant access that social media provides and that would be the 3 kids and spouse however, it’s via cell phone and text messages not Facebook or Twitter.

L says that there isn’t a spare minute of time as it is to get everything done that needs to be accomplished professionally and personally and any intrusion in the already hectic daily schedule would just be intolerable. L routinely rejects LinkedIn and Facebook invitations to join, scared that doing so would mean giving up pieces a of a perfectly happy orchestrated and organized life.

L asked my opinion. I said why fix something that isn’t broken. Everything isn’t for everyone.

What do you think?



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Karla-I think Social Media is either for you, or it is not. Clearly "L" is not interested in embracing the many methods of communication. Some people are very old school in their communication. Perhaps in time, "L" will find an social media method that suits them the best. I think it is What you put into it, is what you get out of it. Cheers!Shennee

@Shennee I also know a "T" who stays away because doing that opens the individual to being in the public light and doesn't want it. I have a friend whose husband doesn't want his name on the Internet yet is a very successful Recruiter. He recruits strictly old school. I don't know if I would say it is so black and white as you put it, (either for you or not) because there are a lot of dabblers out there and as many ways to use SN and SM as there are users. I truly think some people are happy with just a phone and email for communication tools. Thanks for stopping by!


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