Comments on: Can a Social Media Club Have Virtual Members?

By: Des Walsh

Des Walsh — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:47:05 +0000

Thanks George

Gianluigi: Yes, of course it can be, because there is already online collaboration. In fact, this whole conversation is running on online collaboration – I have not met Michael or Aaron face to face, nor have I met most of the members of the advisory group. I think the operative saying is – “where there’s a will, there’s a way”. Thank you for your comment.

By: Gianluigi Cuccureddu

Gianluigi Cuccureddu — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:33:06 +0000

I agree with Gavin on the part of online collaboration considering as normal.
I still need to read a bit up and understand all the purposes/goals of SMC, but I don’t see why it cannot be? Sure there can be some extra operational obstacles to overcome.

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By: George Athannassov

George Athannassov — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:35:30 +0000

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By: Des Walsh

Des Walsh — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:43:52 +0000

Thanks for those thoughts, Gavin. I love the idea of us having to wait for the rest of the world to catch up!

I haven’t promoted the idea of SMC chapters in other cities. Brisbane was just easier (relatively) for me. If you are interested in starting a chapter I would be happy to discuss. Let me know.

By: Gavin Heaton

Gavin Heaton — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:01:12 +0000

I think the SMC, coming as it did out of a single location with a bunch of like-minded folks, has brought with it a lot of geographical-based thinking. Even in the US, where social media is growing and maturing, many people do not use online collaboration tools. Blogs only go part way.
For those of us who have worked on international projects while being based here in Australia, online collaboration is “normal”. Now we just have to wait for the rest of the world to catch up.
PS … what are you doing about other cities in Australia?