Comments on: My thoughts post-SOCADL http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/ innovative communication for innovative communicators Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:46:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Michelle Prak http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3911 Michelle Prak Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:23:18 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3911 Dena, thanks for this: it was really important for us to know the origins of #commsadelaide. Clearly I only noticed the tail end of it, just when the hashtag was being refined.<br><br>So it originated as 'prjournolove'? You're right - that's quite a different concept to #socadl. Did you have any media interest in a tweetup or the hashtag? And any other comms agencies? It's worth pursuing in Adelaide, separate from #socadl ... I would think. Dena, thanks for this: it was really important for us to know the origins of #commsadelaide. Clearly I only noticed the tail end of it, just when the hashtag was being refined.

So it originated as 'prjournolove'? You're right – that's quite a different concept to #socadl. Did you have any media interest in a tweetup or the hashtag? And any other comms agencies? It's worth pursuing in Adelaide, separate from #socadl … I would think.

]]> By: Monnie http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3909 Monnie Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:58:02 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3909 I will have to agree with the general consensus that there are now too many groups. For anyone who doesn't know, I run ATUB and BarCamp Adelaide and a couple other lesser known meets and greets that mostly revolve around the internet and social media. :)<br><br>#CommsAdelaide is actually a fantastic idea which could be extended to invite the odd one or two people who aren't working in the industry but do have a broad knowledge and keen interest (who may be invited to go along to some of the meets). I think that as an existing meet idea really covers #socadl anyway, as the idea to make #socadl was to be an umbrella organisation-thing..<br><br>I guess as it isn't serving that purpose it kind of seems pointless to me - but I understand still the interest in the event. I really feel there's too much to be kept up with. Even in Adelaide watching from afar the Sydney events, I am surprised any of the people in Social Media over there have home lives as there's always something on!<br><br>In that respect, as Adelaide develops its SM interest, this will also be the path we'll take, with multiple groups starting up to serve a wide range of interests to pick up everyone somehow. At this stage however I don't think that's really required as we all seem to be delving into the same thing and essentially doubling up.<br><br>I understand that any group really needs a faciliator and I can see that Lee wasn't trying to take over the whole thing, but as he proposed the idea was credited with most of everything. :P<br><br>Anyway, that's my two cents on the whole thing. :) And sorry again that I couldn't make it that night. Maybe we can grab a short coffee in the new year (not as long as the last meet? :P) I will have to agree with the general consensus that there are now too many groups. For anyone who doesn't know, I run ATUB and BarCamp Adelaide and a couple other lesser known meets and greets that mostly revolve around the internet and social media. :)

#CommsAdelaide is actually a fantastic idea which could be extended to invite the odd one or two people who aren't working in the industry but do have a broad knowledge and keen interest (who may be invited to go along to some of the meets). I think that as an existing meet idea really covers #socadl anyway, as the idea to make #socadl was to be an umbrella organisation-thing..

I guess as it isn't serving that purpose it kind of seems pointless to me – but I understand still the interest in the event. I really feel there's too much to be kept up with. Even in Adelaide watching from afar the Sydney events, I am surprised any of the people in Social Media over there have home lives as there's always something on!

In that respect, as Adelaide develops its SM interest, this will also be the path we'll take, with multiple groups starting up to serve a wide range of interests to pick up everyone somehow. At this stage however I don't think that's really required as we all seem to be delving into the same thing and essentially doubling up.

I understand that any group really needs a faciliator and I can see that Lee wasn't trying to take over the whole thing, but as he proposed the idea was credited with most of everything. :P

Anyway, that's my two cents on the whole thing. :) And sorry again that I couldn't make it that night. Maybe we can grab a short coffee in the new year (not as long as the last meet? :P )

]]> By: PPRAdelaide http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3908 PPRAdelaide Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:34:28 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3908 Sorry for the delay in response. I wasn't at the #socadl meeting, so can't comment to the best of my ability. For those who didn't know, #Commsadelaide was started by me, but initially was #prjournolove...off the Sydney concept of comms talking more directly to journos via social media (but in real life too!). The #prjournoloveadl name was long, and not fully encompassing of the idea (was the comment by other tweeps). So, it evolved to #Commsadelaide. But, it's intention wasn't to only be highbrow social media, rather inclusive to those in the comms industry and media alike (whether they found out about in SM or WOM, or whatever). To me, #socadl is a more specific task focused on growing our digital strength and collaboration. Yes? <br><br>Blah blah blah...I know, long story. Really, would rather keep things simple. We're too small of an industry in Adelaide to make it confusing, and I'm already losing the time to follow all the platforms and chatter. <br><br>Just thought I should explain how #commsadelaide came to be. If there's no love for it, that's fine. I can stop using the hashtag and go about it another way (or not). I'm not precious about it either way. <br><br>I realise there is no heart for #SMCADL, but my feeling is we need to get on board, or get left behind.<br><br>Thanks Lee for your efforts...Dena Sorry for the delay in response. I wasn't at the #socadl meeting, so can't comment to the best of my ability. For those who didn't know, #Commsadelaide was started by me, but initially was #prjournolove…off the Sydney concept of comms talking more directly to journos via social media (but in real life too!). The #prjournoloveadl name was long, and not fully encompassing of the idea (was the comment by other tweeps). So, it evolved to #Commsadelaide. But, it's intention wasn't to only be highbrow social media, rather inclusive to those in the comms industry and media alike (whether they found out about in SM or WOM, or whatever). To me, #socadl is a more specific task focused on growing our digital strength and collaboration. Yes?

Blah blah blah…I know, long story. Really, would rather keep things simple. We're too small of an industry in Adelaide to make it confusing, and I'm already losing the time to follow all the platforms and chatter.

Just thought I should explain how #commsadelaide came to be. If there's no love for it, that's fine. I can stop using the hashtag and go about it another way (or not). I'm not precious about it either way.

I realise there is no heart for #SMCADL, but my feeling is we need to get on board, or get left behind.

Thanks Lee for your efforts…Dena

]]> By: leehopkins http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3907 leehopkins Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:49:02 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3907 I've tried changing your alias within my system - it may take a while to reflect on the disqus comment system ... we'll have to wait and see I've tried changing your alias within my system – it may take a while to reflect on the disqus comment system … we'll have to wait and see

]]> By: leehopkins http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3906 leehopkins Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:39:25 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3906 G'day Stephen,<br><br>Thanks for the thoughts on this. The speed of movement is only a reflection of the warp speed at which things now move online. What particular aspect we individually choose to pick up on is always a personal choice, but having the whole 'kit and kaboodle' there (t-shirt, hat, sunnies, blog, ning, twitter, facebook, etc.,) is a necessary part of getting 'traction'.<br><br>As for the change of pseudonym, that is (if I am correct) something that you need to do, but I am not sure how. Perhaps Chris Taylor can enlighten, but I'll wander through my Wordpress settings now in the hope that I can fix it myself.<br><br>Cheers! G'day Stephen,

Thanks for the thoughts on this. The speed of movement is only a reflection of the warp speed at which things now move online. What particular aspect we individually choose to pick up on is always a personal choice, but having the whole 'kit and kaboodle' there (t-shirt, hat, sunnies, blog, ning, twitter, facebook, etc.,) is a necessary part of getting 'traction'.

As for the change of pseudonym, that is (if I am correct) something that you need to do, but I am not sure how. Perhaps Chris Taylor can enlighten, but I'll wander through my WordPress settings now in the hope that I can fix it myself.

Cheers!

]]> By: Des Walsh http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3903 Des Walsh Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:45:05 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3903 Ric, that is :( Ric, that is :(

]]> By: Des Walsh http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3904 Des Walsh Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:43:55 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3904 Rick & Lee<br>The time and sentiment need to be right and with SMC as with any organisation there need to be people willing and able to work at establishing it and helping it grow. Rick & Lee
The time and sentiment need to be right and with SMC as with any organisation there need to be people willing and able to work at establishing it and helping it grow.

]]> By: gamtch http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3902 gamtch Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:25:35 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3902 I think we are headed in the right direction with #socadl and applaud the work done by Lee and others. I'm sure it will prove to be a great way to promote social media in Adelaide as a platform for both personal interaction and business. <br><br>I think we need to be careful to make #socadl as inclusive as possible by keeping it primarily twitter-based so that less savvy social media users can enjoy the fruits of our labours without needing to constantly engage with other platforms.<br><br>I would be interested in a discussion about how, as a group, we can interact with the mainstream media to promote Adelaide social media as an exciting complement to their services. I think we are headed in the right direction with #socadl and applaud the work done by Lee and others. I'm sure it will prove to be a great way to promote social media in Adelaide as a platform for both personal interaction and business.

I think we need to be careful to make #socadl as inclusive as possible by keeping it primarily twitter-based so that less savvy social media users can enjoy the fruits of our labours without needing to constantly engage with other platforms.

I would be interested in a discussion about how, as a group, we can interact with the mainstream media to promote Adelaide social media as an exciting complement to their services.

]]> By: leehopkins http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3901 leehopkins Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:48:39 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3901 Good point, Chris, and one for which I have no answer, but leave it to the community to sort out amongst themselves, I've done my bit for a little while.<br>:-) Good point, Chris, and one for which I have no answer, but leave it to the community to sort out amongst themselves, I've done my bit for a little while.
:-)

]]> By: chrisfoster http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/comment-page-1/#comment-3900 chrisfoster Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:45:21 +0000 http://www.leehopkins.net/2009/12/07/my-thoughts-post-socadl/#comment-3900 #socadl Thanks to Lee for initiating some group thinking around Social Media in Adelaide, it is a great example of how quickly SM can spread ideas.<br><br>The consensus on the inaugral #socadl meeting was one of keeping it a loose association and I agree.<br><br>I like the look of Ning as a discussion and dissemination hub, but do have a couple of reservations on it's schema. <br><br>As SM becomes more pervasive and more groups are formed, do we keep the Ning site as a loose overarching discussion or do we want to squash every SM initiative present and future into this site? <br><br>I guess my suggestion is to avoid subgroups, keep it as a lean focus for top level #socadl, but with reference to sub groups (on whatever platform they choose) #socadl Thanks to Lee for initiating some group thinking around Social Media in Adelaide, it is a great example of how quickly SM can spread ideas.

The consensus on the inaugral #socadl meeting was one of keeping it a loose association and I agree.

I like the look of Ning as a discussion and dissemination hub, but do have a couple of reservations on it's schema.

As SM becomes more pervasive and more groups are formed, do we keep the Ning site as a loose overarching discussion or do we want to squash every SM initiative present and future into this site?

I guess my suggestion is to avoid subgroups, keep it as a lean focus for top level #socadl, but with reference to sub groups (on whatever platform they choose)

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