The unforeseen trust built from a simple honest conversation

In social media we talk a lot about how important trust is. It is looked upon as a natural outgrowth of the cornerstones of social media – openness and transparency. But what if there ... continue

Paid Posts: Why they’re not that bad, but why you shouldn’t do them

A lifetime ago, well a blog writing gig ago I gained a reputation as the guy who hates Izea/ PayPerPost. Nothing will change that reputation, but I have said repeatedly over the years that I don't hate ... continue

Social media dickwads on the hunt

While much of the tech blogosphere was pre-occupied with some faux bitchmeme about Paris or some such conference there was a much more interesting discussion going on elsewhere. A discussion that has some definite pros and cons ... continue

Sarah Palin baby name generator meets new media

From the election that keeps on giving comes the Sarah Palin baby name generator. Now I'm not one to judge Sarah Palin's choice in names for her children, but others have called trailer on her selection. The question ... continue