Comments on: Why I Love Foursquare

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The Fine Art of Procrastination, or Getting Over Your Social Media Fears — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:18:59 +0000

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By: Francces Flynn Thorsen

Francces Flynn Thorsen — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:26:52 +0000

Jay,

You “get it” on many levels. I’m sure you will figure out a way to leverage that in your market on your blog … You have never surrendered to shallow engagement. Your blog takes engagement to a much deeper level. Not everyone “gets” that part of the engagement equation yet.

I am not suggesting the platform is at fault. The technology of the Web has infinite possibilities – productive at best, frequently nefarious, and sometimes just plain dumb. Honestly, I think the advice at the RainCamp reference in my blog post falls into the just-plain-dumb category. Often there are serious ethical considerations attached to just-plain-dumb advice.

I have always said that success in new media is not a function of the technology of broadband and hardware and software. True success on the Web is tied to the “technology of human beingness” and the communication that happens between and among real people.

By: Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:13:17 +0000

Frances – sadly, there will always be agents pushing the ethical boundary. That’s the *agents* fault, not the platform’s…

A couple of weeks ago, I FourSquare checked into a Thai restaurant for lunch and became the “Mayor”. This guy comes up to me in line and says (in a friendly way), “Hey, you just stole the mayorship from me”. Conversation ensues. Yes, we discussed real estate. He’s considering selling. He now knows an agent that has something in common with him…..

By: Francces Flynn Thorsen

Francces Flynn Thorsen — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:30:51 +0000

I’m still not sold on this one. I have a hunch some Realtors will figure out successful ways to use this platform over time. For now there is just too much noise for my taste, and I don’t like emerging “innovative” ethical issues emerging here.

http://realestatesocialmediapolicies.com/2010/05/06/foursquare-technology-innovation-or-ethical-temptation/