The truth: I love social media
Not for the tools or gadgetry
Although that does play a part
It’s for the connections I’ve made
The people who have enriched me
The opportunities to build/contribute something
Greater than myself; supporting my community
Participating, engaging, learning, sharing – yes, yes
All those trite, over-used expressions
Are really, truly…what I love
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This Six Word Friday post is inspired by the Social Capital Conference – Ottawa’s first social media learnathon – and one that I am fortunate enough to be speaking at tomorrow. Can’t wait!
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* Photo credit to sylc on Flickr. Thanks Simon! 🙂
14 Responses to “Six Word Fridays: love”
ayala
Mel, how true and perfect. This social media gives so much….
MelGallant
Hi Ayala,
Yes, and allows you to give in return. That’s the best part!
Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce
I know exactly how you feel, and when people condemn it, I just think about all the joy it has brought me.
MelGallant
Me too. 🙂
RACHELLE
Yes, despite criticism, social media has provided so many connections to wonderful people from all over that we’d never have connected with otherwise. It’s the new pen pal-ing. Enjoy the conference.
MelGallant
Totally the new pal-ing! Great way to describe it Rachelle. 🙂
Melissa
Yup. Me too. Social media <3. Now if only Google+ would pick up… (Is it just my circles, or is everyone being really… professional? over there? There's, like, zero chatter. Just posts and links and such. Weird.)
MelGallant
Hi Melissa,
I agree – not a lot of chatter…people still trying to figure out how to flow it into their social media stream.
Kate B
haha! I enjoy your writing – simple but unexpected twists on topics that can tend towards cliche – brilliant!!
MelGallant
Thanks Kate! 🙂
Ingrid
From your biggest fan! I agree with you I too *love* it!
melgallant
Thanks Mom – the community I’ve connected with online is so supportive. The best!
Mama Zen
Exactly!
melgallant
Exactamondo! 🙂