Comments on: Good or Bad: NY Times and LinkedIn?

By: socialbutterfly4change

socialbutterfly4change — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:23:45 +0000

@Ernest Richards

Thanks for that link! I found a couple new ones to check into: i.e. Coolworks.

@spilltojill

I would def. agree with LinkedIn being the social network I take the most seriously. But, it’s also the one with the most utility for me right now.

@Nedra

My social media heart is very excited about the move. My journailsm heart just hopes it increases the value of journalism rather than decrease. As more and more we can cut and dice the information we want, it’s nice, but just makes my journalism heart a little nervous. Sounds like you look for quality info. over just any info…I def. agree with that strategy. But, is this something everyone does? I hope so. Maybe there could be a social marketing campaign to influence the way we consume information/news =)

By: Ernest Richards

Ernest Richards — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:37:04 +0000

I think its good. Linkedin is taking off. linkedin.com and realmatch.com were just added to the About.com Top 10 employment sites list.

Updated top 10 list here:
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/joblistings/tp/jobbanks.htm

By: spilltojill

spilltojill — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:36:54 +0000

I find this very interesting – I think this may be a good move – as Linked in is the social network I do take the most seriously!

By: Nedra

Nedra — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:48:46 +0000

I think it depends on how many different sources of news people are using. I know I read many different news aggregators, each with a different focus on my various interests. News from LinkedIn makes sense to have a business focus, because that’s why people are there. But hopefully most people also look at the national/world headlines somewhere. I like being able to pick and choose my news topics because I have absolutely no interest in sports. Customization to the purpose of the outlet is good. How individuals gather and customize their news for themselves is another issue.