Comments on: Play Nice With the Other Kids Online

By: Barb Giamanco

Barb Giamanco — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:37:08 +0000

So very true, Peggy!

By: Peggy Parks

Peggy Parks — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:40:33 +0000

Most people are so egocentric, self-centered and selfish, they do not realize that not only do they hurt others with their words and their actions but they, more importantly, hurt themselves and their reputation.
Since I always look at the bright side of things, I see this as a blessing! There are so many ignorant, rude and lazy people in the world that it leaves more room for those of us who work at bettering outselves every day and excel! The cream always floats to the top.

By: Barbara Giamanco

Barbara Giamanco — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:32:22 +0000

If you meant, aren’t people listening to the advice of others about how to behave as a professional in the online world (though I wonder why we have to draw people a map), so that major mistakes aren’t made on the social web…one definitely wonders!

By: Karen Hughes

Karen Hughes — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:42:38 +0000

Bringing her client into her argument was obviously in some way a sad attempt to justify the behavior. She obviously want all the sand in the sandbox! My question is:

“Is anyone out there really listening these days?”

By: Barb Giamanco

Barb Giamanco — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:36:06 +0000

As I asked a few of my colleagues to read the post and pass it on, this question was posed: I’m curious why you just cited her being at fault. He seemed just as guilty, and is certainly guilty for staying involved in the “discussion….”

It’s a very good question. There is no doubt that they both acted like children and both were at fault. In a final comment, Roger admitted that he let his ego get out of control. But I zeroed in on Brenda, because she got the whole thing started. What struck me about the entire conversation was her complete and utter rudeness. Believe me, you didn’t see it all. Nasty. Calling him old man, suggesting he was smoking crack, arrogant about who she was – she made it far more personal. AND…she brought her client in to it, which may have even violated a vendor agreement. It was just plain bad. They were both at fault to be sure and she totally brought it on. From my perspective anyway.

By: R. Mark Moore

R. Mark Moore — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:48:05 +0000

What is even worse is that customers were drug into this battle of egos. If I was Boeing, I wouldn’t be happy being mentioned here. It may have even violated a supplier contract with them. It’s all the more reason to have a social media strategy – at least for observation. Luckily, this conversation was well contained witin the bounds of a LinkedIn group and not readily available via Google, Yahoo or Bing.