I feel that I should not be surprised, yet I am. And I wish I was not disappointed but I am. In an unintentional social experiment I have illustrated in clear terms the gulf between early adopters and later comers to the new world of social media.
When you listen to the `experts’ discuss the new age they speak of authenticity and inclusion. They talk about socioeconomic barriers being torn down and the dawning of the age of true intellectual mind share.
While I do believe some of that, it is impossible to ignore the reaction of the first true Blogite to offer an opinion on my blog (which is posted unedited below). This message is of the type that many weary joiners of social media are afraid of; ultra judgmental, intellectual elitist rhetoric that in no way encourages the new blogger to post again or to continue on the journey. No. Instead characterize them in disparaging light so that those may be considering a blog can cower from the unforgiving oversight of the self appointed blog watch, those whose jobs it is to attack without mercy any who stray in to their sacred grounds.
Please. Return to your soap box and reboot. The entire dream that is web 2.0 is that all will contribute, and that every person and every conversation matters.
Not surprisingly when the critic selects his sound bites (just as in traditional news media) he selects phrases that support his position and omits other counterpoints. Please allow me to round out the story for those interested in balance.
“This exposure to the real creative minds behind the movement has transformed me from an interested bystander to a seeking disciple.” In most circles a seeker is not an expert and since I am admittedly at the beginning of this journey I also added, “…please forgive if it is longer as I travel lots, work more and have a family I spend all free time loving”.
So in conclusion I wish to leave the critic with a toast. Here’s to me and you, if we should ever disagree F you. Here’s to me.
Non-Entropic Musings 