More general information on online networking [Archive] - Career Advice and Job Search Tips

simplydamon

10-11-2005, 11:57 AM

This article happens to mention one of our partners (LinkedIn).

Online networking sites (http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/usingnet/20050428-saranow.html)

Are any community members using sites like LinkedIn, Friendster,Orkut, etc. ? Do you feel that niche sites are more valuable than sites that appeal to the masses?

*** I used LinkedIn and Friendster. I know a lot of people that are addicted to Myspace.com.

buffygirl

10-11-2005, 01:04 PM

I have Friendster. It's helped me keep in touch with a lot of high school friends. I tried using it for networking once but was unsuccessful. I'm pretty sure it is weird to receive a message from someone you don't know.

I'm kinda boycotting MySpace. I don't care for it...I haven't seen one profile page that appeals to me, and everyone seems to be getting on just because it's the new fad. Plus, the endless profiles of skanky girls wearing no clothes and posing all weird just does not do it for me. It seems to be more of a dating site than anything.

George

10-11-2005, 05:02 PM

social networks are the latest fad or is it the whole invitational thing thats the fad. Seems like when ever you want to bring attention to the product you release it in invite only and people all just seem to want to be in it.

I think myspace is so popular because of all the band pages thats on it. Think its the most popular social network out there.

Me, I still use mainly friendster. Friendster just need to stop the spam that users are sending using their server. I dont need any friendster message from someone trying to tell me they live close to me.

The list left out mywallop, pretty fancy with all the flash.

hyena8

10-11-2005, 06:22 PM

I have no desire to meet anyone in real life. Online is just fine with me. I met Damon and George this way and they are two of the coolest guys I 'know'.

;)

George

10-12-2005, 09:22 AM

You making me blush

simplydamon

10-12-2005, 11:39 AM

You only think I'm cool because you haven't met me in real life:) I can be quite the pain....

simplydamon

10-12-2005, 11:40 AM

I guess we shouldn't rule out interaction on the forums as a way to network? After all, we do seem to share advice and information out here as well.

brianm

10-12-2005, 11:47 AM

I have no desire to meet anyone in real life. Online is just fine with me. I met Damon and George this way and they are two of the coolest guys I 'know'.

;)

i agree with you hyena8, and i think all you guys are cool...

LizC

10-12-2005, 02:17 PM

I would never have thought of Friendster or MySpace as "networking" sites. There are too many kids on those sites to really take them too seriously.

I met a guy a few months ago who created a "networking" site online for creative professionals. I'll post the link for the site when I return home from the office. It is still fairly new...but seems to be pretty good so far.

hyena8

10-12-2005, 03:06 PM

Damon: You are just so sweet and cute how could I not think you are cool? :o

simplydamon

10-12-2005, 06:58 PM

Awww...thanks...many would tell you I am a little on the wild/eccentric side:) I am not an easy person to cope with...

brianm

10-12-2005, 07:02 PM

i did try that site...myspace. in my humble opinion....i think it's kind of gay. :o

George

10-12-2005, 09:03 PM

I never got into myspace either. I think the pages just doesnt look that organize, but apparently everyone and their mama is on it.

simplydamon

10-19-2005, 11:34 PM

Tried Myspace.com yet. I do know that some celebrities have effectively used Myspace.com for certain aspects of marketing themselves (I believe Stephen Lynch and Dane Cook have)...

brianm

10-20-2005, 12:27 AM

Tried Myspace.com yet. I do know that some celebrities have effectively used Myspace.com for certain aspects of marketing themselves (I believe Stephen Lynch and Dane Cook have)...

wow, maybe i better give it another try...lol

simplydamon

10-24-2005, 11:19 PM

brianm

10-24-2005, 11:29 PM

While I do think that some people go too far in *what* social networking can/will do, I do think that it does create opportunities that wouldn't be available in the pre-internet world....

Perhaps you could simply use a networking site geared entirely towards friends & use it for keeping in contact with friends only (in other words, friends that you know that are not in the same geographic location).

well i have to tell you damon that my wife and i met over the internet...
i believe that it is just a more efficient way of meeting people(vs the bar,church,the market, etc)
i completely agree with you

simplydamon

10-31-2005, 05:38 PM

I would say that dating on the web is a form of social networking. After all, you may not have met w/o it.

buffygirl

10-31-2005, 07:52 PM

ok i gave in, and i'm on myspace now. but my profile page is a WHOLE lot better looking than 99% of those on there! :p i searched on there for a friend i haven't been in touch with in over 10 years...and found her! but i had to register in order to message her, so i did, and then i said what the hell and made up my profile. it's quite addicting :rolleyes: but i'm just using it to keep in touch with people.

hyena8

11-01-2005, 03:09 AM

But you also have to be careful who you meet over the internet. Just ask me.... :eek:

simplydamon

11-01-2005, 03:49 AM

Found the Stephen Lynch (http://www.myspace.com/stephenlynch) and Dane Cook (http://www.myspace.com/stephenlynch) pages on myspace.com:)

I totally love Stephen Lynch because he combines music with comedy. I really do think he has enough talent to perform as a real musician/songwriter if he didn't go into comedy (some sample song tracks are on the myspace.com page...I will warn you that sensitive people should NOT click through to the songs).

George

11-01-2005, 07:28 AM

But you also have to be careful who you meet over the internet. Just ask me.... :eek:

Also apply to offline. Lots of crazy people out there.

simplydamon

11-01-2005, 07:30 AM

"Also apply to offline. Lots of crazy people out there."

George's comment applies to both George and I;)

buffygirl

11-01-2005, 11:57 AM

Found the Stephen Lynch (http://www.myspace.com/stephenlynch) and Dane Cook (http://www.myspace.com/stephenlynch) pages on myspace.com:)

I added Dane to my friends list and he hasn't accepted the add :(

simplydamon

11-01-2005, 12:51 PM

hmmm...wonder how he figures out which people to accept?

buffygirl

11-01-2005, 01:00 PM

I just figured he accepted everyone since he has like 500,000 people on his list and he added my GUY friend...and he doesn't wanna add a cute blonde? :confused: