The Problem With Social Media

You know it's going to be a glorious day when you get a message in your FB chat that starts with "Yo go f yourself".

Apparently this person has also blocked me. 

Oh well, "c'est la vie".

The problem is... social media has given us this rather ingenious way of gathering up as many fans and followers as we possibly can. But the downside is we really don't know these people as much as we would like.

They really aren't friends. 

They are more acquaintances really. People we know through other people. And, we don't know what their likes or dislikes are, if they like sarcasm or not or what triggers them to send a hate filled chat message then block you.

What someone thinks is funny can be downright insulting to another. Social media was supposed to bring people together, and for like-minded people it does just that. Unfortunately, when you really don't know that person even if they have been on your friends list for some time they can go "off the rails" on any comment you make.

Russian Roulette anyone?

Well, that's what accepting friends of friends of friends can lead to. You argue to yourself as if justifying your next move, but they are friends of my friend, they must be good people. 

Then you pull the trigger...and hope you made the right decision.

First couple of days with this new friend and you are thinking they seem okay. Then months go by and you suspect something isn't right, but you let it go. Then a year or two passes and you're thinking, "oh gawd, this person is a bit looney". And you think about unfriending them, but you don't.

They do it first.

Yup, they react to a post you make and it triggers them to take action. 

Look I get it, you want as many fans and followers as you can...but 

• How many have interacted with you? 
• How many really know you?
• How many are clients?
• How many have you talked with on the phone?
• How many have you emailed?

If you don't know these people outside of social media then they aren't friends, they are just acquaintances that you really don't know...that are taking space for others that really want to get to know you.

About Rob

Rob is an experienced Digital Marketing Strategist, Author, Corporate Ghostwriter, Speaker and Trust Creator who can transform and monetize your brand.

He's the author of "Social Media Debunked", "Share: 27 Ways To Boost Your Social Media Experience, Build Trust and Attract Followers" and "Lessons From The Dojo: 101 Ways To Improve Your Life, Business and Relationships" and the coauthor of "Optimize This: How Two Carpet Cleaners Consistently Beat Web Designers On The Search Engines", "The #AskDrA Book Series: Easy & Practical Answers To Enjoying Life As A New Sleever", "No Experience Necessary: Social Media For The Boomers, Gen X-ers & The Over 50 Entrepreneur" and "Power Guesting: Insider Secrets To Profit From Being A Great Podcasting Guest."

Rob helps companies across the globe generate new revenue and capture online business. Rob is also available to share talks and give interviews. To learn more and to get started visit www.AnspachMedia.com or call Anspach Media at (412)267-7224 today.