I too believe that we need to start treating 'online conversations' similar to 'real life' conversations - we need to take action or as you say 'let them die'. Just because conversations are online does not mean that we need to curate, manage or bake them together - they need to be worthy.
I believe in not forgetting the fundamentals of information - there needs to be a reason why people need info, they need to know where and how to get it, they need some level of understanding and for value it must serve a purpose for them. All basic information literacy requirements are still important - although we all get carried away by the technology sometimes.
For me the medium is not too important - yes social media presents more opportunities and perhaps usage. But the fundamentals don't change - and infact social media conversations have added to even more info overload in my opinion.
Thanks for your comments and although I was giving a health care example I am delighted it resonated with you and your work and colleagues.
These days there is hardly a moment that goes by without the mention of capturing the ‘conversations’ via social media tools. Everyone (especially organisations) are talking about ‘joining the conversation’ or ‘listening to conversation’. So what?
Conversation is hardly new. Social media only presents a new ...
Joanna, your sentiment is resonating with me today - I too am feeling your pain around "conversations", as if that is the main goal. You summarize well when you state "Social media only presents a new medium or enabler" for conversations.
What's more elusive - and I continue to seek ...
Scott Brown
13/07/10 17:06
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Re: Conversations that lead somewhere please
Scott
I too believe that we need to start treating 'online conversations' similar to 'real life' conversations - we need to take action or as you say 'let them die'. Just because conversations are online does not mean that we need to curate, manage or bake them together - ...
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