Comments on: Don't Be An iPhony http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:18:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0-RC1 By: Jibbooo http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6100 Jibbooo Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:25:32 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6100 I think it all depends ... you make a persuasive argument, however, just because someone says something and millions of people think its true or right, does not make it true or right. Please don't anyone mistake this as a slam on Obama, but he got into office by being very smooth and convincing in his words ... but if you analyze everything he said ... he never told anyone how he was actually going to "change" things for the better. So, my question to you is ... is Obama an expert? Millions of people believe he is going to change things, yet he didn't use any facts or figures or explain any great strategies for how he was going to do it. OK, enough politics (I do not want to get into politics), but my point is anyone gifted in speech or writing can be persuasive, and have lots of followers or believers, but that doesn't make what they are saying true. So, therefore, even if someone has millions of blog followers, that person is not necessarily an expert. They could simply entertaining or interesting to listen to ... but not an expert. I think it all depends … you make a persuasive argument, however, just because someone says something and millions of people think its true or right, does not make it true or right. Please don’t anyone mistake this as a slam on Obama, but he got into office by being very smooth and convincing in his words … but if you analyze everything he said … he never told anyone how he was actually going to “change” things for the better. So, my question to you is … is Obama an expert? Millions of people believe he is going to change things, yet he didn’t use any facts or figures or explain any great strategies for how he was going to do it.

OK, enough politics (I do not want to get into politics), but my point is anyone gifted in speech or writing can be persuasive, and have lots of followers or believers, but that doesn’t make what they are saying true. So, therefore, even if someone has millions of blog followers, that person is not necessarily an expert. They could simply entertaining or interesting to listen to … but not an expert.

]]> By: jimmy paravane http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6099 jimmy paravane Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:07:19 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6099 OMG. A serious snuggie comment! We're not worthy. The snuggie is a blanket, not a robe. I can work with that...(grin) OMG. A serious snuggie comment! We’re not worthy. The snuggie is a blanket, not a robe. I can work with that…(grin)

]]> By: SnuggieSightings.cm http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6098 SnuggieSightings.cm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:27:49 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6098 The Snuggie is a blanket, not a robe. There is a difference. And how many robes come with a complimentary booklight? As we all know - a blanket can slip and slide and leave your hands trapped inside, etc. One thing I've learned from my Snuggie Internet experience in launching SnuggieSightings.com, SnuggiePubCrawls.com, SnuggieBook.com - the Social Network with Sleeves, etc. is that even 'legitimate' news sources care more about page views, subscriptions, and ad rates than publishing the truth. If it is a story that has legs, they are going to run with it...and I must note that if one is going to run (or Pub Crawl) in a Snuggie, perhaps they should opt for the Snugglette (the shorter length keeps your feet free, and is closer to the size of...some would say...a backwards bathrobe) The Snuggie is a blanket, not a robe. There is a difference. And how many robes come with a complimentary booklight? As we all know – a blanket can slip and slide and leave your hands trapped inside, etc.

One thing I’ve learned from my Snuggie Internet experience in launching SnuggieSightings.com, SnuggiePubCrawls.com, SnuggieBook.com – the Social Network with Sleeves, etc. is that even ‘legitimate’ news sources care more about page views, subscriptions, and ad rates than publishing the truth. If it is a story that has legs, they are going to run with it…and I must note that if one is going to run (or Pub Crawl) in a Snuggie, perhaps they should opt for the Snugglette (the shorter length keeps your feet free, and is closer to the size of…some would say…a backwards bathrobe)

]]> By: Steve Patton http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6097 Steve Patton Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:30:12 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6097 I think the internet has made gurus out of your typical "who the heck is that" guy, but its also given us access to HELPFUL voices who would have lived in relative obscurity and are now a benefit to MANY people. For example, w/o Twitter I would NEVER have know who you are :0) I think the internet has made gurus out of your typical “who the heck is that” guy, but its also given us access to HELPFUL voices who would have lived in relative obscurity and are now a benefit to MANY people.

For example, w/o Twitter I would NEVER have know who you are :0)

]]> By: Scott Rodgers http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6096 Scott Rodgers Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:14:39 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6096 Yes. There is a vast difference between rhetoric and results. Consulting is quite easy, being a practiontioner isn't always easy. I enjoy the rhetoric and throw my own out there. At the end of the day (one of my fav Scott Williams phrases), the results are what counts. I'd better get back to work now :). Yes. There is a vast difference between rhetoric and results. Consulting is quite easy, being a practiontioner isn’t always easy. I enjoy the rhetoric and throw my own out there. At the end of the day (one of my fav Scott Williams phrases), the results are what counts. I’d better get back to work now :) .

]]> By: Still Overwhelmed, but Completely Bemused « aliens among us http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6095 Still Overwhelmed, but Completely Bemused « aliens among us Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:21:56 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6095 [...] Expert on the WORLD WIDE WEB! What? I’m not making it up! According to a post by Scott Williams @ www.bigisthenewsmall.com, all it take is: “In the www. world you have to create your validity and my thought is “If [...]

[...] Expert on the WORLD WIDE WEB! What? I’m not making it up! According to a post by Scott Williams @ http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com, all it take is: “In the www. world you have to create your validity and my thought is “If [...]

]]> By: jimmy paravane http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6094 jimmy paravane Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:10:23 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6094 "if you have an audience, influence, a voice, knowledge, experience, personality, talent, information… that people want to hear, you have just been legitimized.” Hah! I knew I was too legit to quit! What? OK, so I only have a few readers. That qualifies as "an audience", right? Say, does anybody know where I can order a SnugWow? I can't even find the wikipedia reference for one...(grin) “if you have an audience, influence, a voice, knowledge, experience, personality, talent, information… that people want to hear, you have just been legitimized.”
Hah! I knew I was too legit to quit! What? OK, so I only have a few readers. That qualifies as “an audience”, right?
Say, does anybody know where I can order a SnugWow? I can’t even find the wikipedia reference for one…(grin)

]]> By: Marc Millan http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6093 Marc Millan Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:35:05 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6093 It get's cold in Oklahoma right? You MUST have know the snuggle would be a hit, here in South Florida we were like, " a robe that keeps you warm, NOOOOOOOOO!!!! People are always looking for answers... they search and are attracted to people who they identify with OR are drawn to (magnetism and influence), there is responsibility on both ends..to the writer/publisher of idea/blog/snuggle...and to the listener/buyer. We are all accountable for our won actions at the end of the day. My 2 cents :-) It get’s cold in Oklahoma right? You MUST have know the snuggle would be a hit, here in South Florida we were like, ” a robe that keeps you warm, NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
People are always looking for answers… they search and are attracted to people who they identify with OR are drawn to (magnetism and influence), there is responsibility on both ends..to the writer/publisher of idea/blog/snuggle…and to the listener/buyer.
We are all accountable for our won actions at the end of the day.
My 2 cents :-)

]]> By: @joshchapman http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6092 @joshchapman Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:14:28 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6092 I think (snuggie excluded) content is king more and more because of the web. Part of the process though, is people have an opportunity to try a LOT of content to see what's good. I think the next levels will be the integration of things like Digg.com into our everyday tools (i.e. facebook, twitter, friendfeed) so that we're able to sift through the 'illegitimate' and 'legitimate' more easily... But seriously... who DOESN'T need a blanket with arms?!! ;) I think (snuggie excluded) content is king more and more because of the web. Part of the process though, is people have an opportunity to try a LOT of content to see what’s good. I think the next levels will be the integration of things like Digg.com into our everyday tools (i.e. facebook, twitter, friendfeed) so that we’re able to sift through the ‘illegitimate’ and ‘legitimate’ more easily…

But seriously… who DOESN’T need a blanket with arms?!! ;)

]]> By: Kendra Golden http://www.bigisthenewsmall.com/2009/06/24/is-the-internet-creating-illegitimate-experts-gurus-leaders/#comment-6091 Kendra Golden Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:56:48 +0000 http://bigisthenewsmall.com/?p=2192#comment-6091 As long as people stop believing everything they read, I think it's fine. But I know people who use wikipedia info like it's the gospel truth. Just because it's the first hit on google doesn't mean it's going to have the best information. So I guess it depends on what you're looking for. Advice? Opinion? Anecdotal evidence? Personal experience? Facts? or Truth? As long as people stop believing everything they read, I think it’s fine. But I know people who use wikipedia info like it’s the gospel truth. Just because it’s the first hit on google doesn’t mean it’s going to have the best information. So I guess it depends on what you’re looking for. Advice? Opinion? Anecdotal evidence? Personal experience? Facts? or Truth?

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