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SocialMediaWannabe

Multi-faceted, like a gem only not as shiny. Will try to find the nuggets amongst the goaf (use your dictionary) Topics = myriad Focusing on Web 2.0...
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Slow Death or Rebirth for Myspace?

Slow Death or Rebirth for Myspace?

SocialMediaWannabe ― Are we really watching the slow inevitable death of Myspace? With the integration with Facebook complete and the push towards what appears to be a mobile only function, isn't it time to call this one? One report says that Myspace is making $200... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 19th, 2010
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Is Gri.pe a Better Business Bureau for the Twitter-age?

Is Gri.pe a Better Business Bureau for the Twitter-age?

SocialMediaWannabe ― You got Yelp, Urbanspoon, and many other review sites that are offering a way to lodge a complaint or place a nice compliment about a servicer provider. I've got to say I was impressed with Gripe as a new entry in the "review" niche of apps... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 17th, 2010
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What Problem are QR Codes Addressing?

What Problem are QR Codes Addressing?

SocialMediaWannabe ― Image via Wikipedia"QR codes looks like a solution looking for a problem to solve." Could NOT agree more with Carl Gunell over here: http://maximinllc.com/?p=259 Others think they are the bee's knees: "Forrester estimates that... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 17th, 2010
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Nostradamus Ain't Got Nothing! 2010 Predictions AGAIN

SocialMediaWannabe ― Looking back again at 2010 from Social Media Today in 2009:http://socialmediatoday.com/SMC/146209 1. Augmented Reality Applications Will Start to Go MainstreamReally? Where are they? 2. Location-Based Applications Will Dissolve Into General Social... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 16th, 2010
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Looking Back at Techcrunch's 2010 tech predictions

Looking Back at Techcrunch's 2010 tech predictions

SocialMediaWannabe ― Let's look back at some predictions for this past year and how good or bad they were- First Techcrunch: http://techcrunch.com/2010/01/01/ten-technologies-2010/ The Tablet - definitely, iPads are the rage and with others making the moves in the... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 14th, 2010
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3+ Ideas on Being/Stopping a Comment Troll

3+ Ideas on Being/Stopping a Comment Troll

SocialMediaWannabe ― I wasn't going to do this, but as a learning experience on blogging, commenting and just communicating in general, I thought this might be constructive and educational.I've had one dust up with a blogger over on his website- which I sort of... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 13th, 2010
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Groupon / Redbox Deal BAD IDEA?

Groupon / Redbox Deal BAD IDEA?

SocialMediaWannabe ― UPDATED: So I got mine. Course, how quickly it turns around is anyone's guess, but they have until Sunday to close the deal. I suspect in the end this is going to turn out well for BOTH parties, but you never know. As of a few minutes ago (4:00pm... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 10th, 2010
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One Good Wise Decision #reverb10

SocialMediaWannabe ― #Reverb10 #10 What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out?  Now this I can play with. Sorry about the last one. I don't make decisions. My wife and I do. We might take input from the children if it concerns them,... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 10th, 2010
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#Reverb10 Station Break

SocialMediaWannabe ― Dear #Reverb10 folks, I've enjoyed writing posts for the other prompts thus far, but have seen backlash against different ones. Consider this mine for day 10's: December 9 – Party Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 10th, 2010
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Using Twitter Lists Instead of Following

Using Twitter Lists Instead of Following

SocialMediaWannabe ― I've tried being a good Twitter citizen. Following those that follow me. But the incessant ebb and flow of people following me OBVIOUSLY just to get their numbers up is beyond annoying.I follow those that I find add the value that I want to SEE... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 8th, 2010
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What's Your Temperament #Reverb10 Beautifully Different

What's Your Temperament #Reverb10 Beautifully Different

SocialMediaWannabe ― 8th in a month long series Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful. I remember the book... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 8th, 2010
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I am a Nashville Wannabe #reverb10 day 7: community

I am a Nashville Wannabe #reverb10 day 7: community

SocialMediaWannabe ― 7th in a month long series: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011? Obviously the blogging community has been huge for me... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 7th, 2010
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#reverb10: Make (Chicken Soup for the Soul edition)

#reverb10: Make (Chicken Soup for the Soul edition)

SocialMediaWannabe ― Days six of the #reverb10: Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it? A few weeks ago I discovered a local restaurant that makes a DYNOMITE... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 7th, 2010
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Day 5 #Reverb10: Let Go

Day 5 #Reverb10: Let Go

SocialMediaWannabe ― Fifth in the series. Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? There are people we need in our lives and those that we do not. As hard as we might struggle to keep certain people in, it is sometimes wisest to let them go. Why? We... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 6th, 2010
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Wonder #Reverb10

Wonder #Reverb10

SocialMediaWannabe ― Number four in the #Reverb10 series:Wonder. How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year? I'm doing it. Blogging on a regular basis has REALLY amped my questioning, wondering, and curiosity this year. A while back I promised... (more)
 Todd Lyden ― Posted on Dec 5th, 2010