Comments on: Keep Calm and Carry on – The DA Debate http://walterpike.com/2009/02/keep-calm-and-carry-on-the-da-debate/ Marketing, Advertising and Social Media Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:02:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: internetmarketingconsultant http://walterpike.com/2009/02/keep-calm-and-carry-on-the-da-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-2274 internetmarketingconsultant Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:03:50 +0000 http://walterpike.com/?p=254#comment-2274 The social media report is a great read thank you. The social media report is a great read thank you.

]]> By: ANC online banner campaign | Jason Elk http://walterpike.com/2009/02/keep-calm-and-carry-on-the-da-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-1826 ANC online banner campaign | Jason Elk Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:49:57 +0000 http://walterpike.com/?p=254#comment-1826 [...] Much has been written about the various South African political parties’ online activity this year, particularly around their approach to social media. [...] [...] Much has been written about the various South African political parties’ online activity this year, particularly around their approach to social media. [...]

]]> By: Stii http://walterpike.com/2009/02/keep-calm-and-carry-on-the-da-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-1215 Stii Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:58:18 +0000 http://walterpike.com/?p=254#comment-1215 I disagree with this: "you have given the masses the opportunity to comment, critique, etc. If people do not want that type of feedback, then they should not be on social networks." You always had the opportunity to comment, critique, etc. No one prohibited you to do it. Why now that they've started a closed social network for their supporters is everyone's tongues tied all of a sudden? If you're THAT interested to hear what they have to say, join the SN and find out. You joined Facebook for similar reasons right? Why not this one?<br><br>"If you are to play in the social network world you have to put them in charge and accept that they are" - HUH?! Who the hell said that?! Just who's social network are we talking about here? The DA's? Well now, then it is their choice who and what they want to do and how, not true? If they joined a public network like Facebook it's a different story. I disagree with this: “you have given the masses the opportunity to comment, critique, etc. If people do not want that type of feedback, then they should not be on social networks.” You always had the opportunity to comment, critique, etc. No one prohibited you to do it. Why now that they've started a closed social network for their supporters is everyone's tongues tied all of a sudden? If you're THAT interested to hear what they have to say, join the SN and find out. You joined Facebook for similar reasons right? Why not this one?

“If you are to play in the social network world you have to put them in charge and accept that they are” – HUH?! Who the hell said that?! Just who's social network are we talking about here? The DA's? Well now, then it is their choice who and what they want to do and how, not true? If they joined a public network like Facebook it's a different story.

]]> By: Brett Pringle http://walterpike.com/2009/02/keep-calm-and-carry-on-the-da-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-1210 Brett Pringle Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:14:19 +0000 http://walterpike.com/?p=254#comment-1210 It's great to see people in the SM market speak out companies or as you have been mentioning for sometime - the political use - of social media and provide insights and tips for those using the platforms.<br><br>However, as you've noticed, some folks tend to take things alittle personally and get emotional about the "criticism" or feedback they get. With our local politics most things are heavily emotional and we see that all the time reading the papers on how our parties lash out at each other, etc.<br><br>I agree 100% with you, that the debate is more the strategy than getting involved in the political side as that is not the intention. I would think that people pointing out areas that can be improved should be taken into consideration, hey, they are making use of social media, you have given the masses the opportunity to comment, critique, etc. If people do not want that type of feedback, then they should not be on social networks. As you said "If you are to play in the social network world you have to put them in charge and accept that they are"<br><br>Did you ever get access to their "hidden" community for the response to your posts and comments made? It's great to see people in the SM market speak out companies or as you have been mentioning for sometime – the political use – of social media and provide insights and tips for those using the platforms.

However, as you've noticed, some folks tend to take things alittle personally and get emotional about the “criticism” or feedback they get. With our local politics most things are heavily emotional and we see that all the time reading the papers on how our parties lash out at each other, etc.

I agree 100% with you, that the debate is more the strategy than getting involved in the political side as that is not the intention. I would think that people pointing out areas that can be improved should be taken into consideration, hey, they are making use of social media, you have given the masses the opportunity to comment, critique, etc. If people do not want that type of feedback, then they should not be on social networks. As you said “If you are to play in the social network world you have to put them in charge and accept that they are”

Did you ever get access to their “hidden” community for the response to your posts and comments made?

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