tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604147601973013359.post870121933680088264..comments2023-08-16T10:50:38.041+01:00Comments on Moose Musings: YouTube Is a Social Network.Andy Guntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00402607157584209849noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604147601973013359.post-84042896390639192502010-07-26T17:01:06.830+01:002010-07-26T17:01:06.830+01:00Ken: I have met some local people via Twitter &...Ken: I have met some local people via Twitter & i do find it useful. But, it's not the same as YT.<br />As you said, for the most part, Twitter & FB do just cement relationships made elsewhere.<br /><br />I do agree with the comments made about the creative aspect probably making a difference to our YT connections. When i think of the good friends i've made through YT, they are all creative people. I never really considered myself to be creative before. But, i think i would do so now.Andy Guntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402607157584209849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604147601973013359.post-20529900545206000452010-07-26T06:01:30.987+01:002010-07-26T06:01:30.987+01:00Interesting post, and good comments so far. I'...Interesting post, and good comments so far. I've met people "IRL" from other online activities, but it's always been around a creative endeavor.<br /><br />Previously, it was through writer/writing communities. So, like YouTube, it's that extra bit of effort that brings people together. That common interest and creative spark. To get something out of it, you have to put something in.<br /><br />Whereas, as much as I use twitter and facebook, I've yet to make *new* friends through either one. They're only used to reinforce and build upon relationships established elsewhere.Ken Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352088132228110064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604147601973013359.post-88931779166061320212010-07-25T22:26:17.568+01:002010-07-25T22:26:17.568+01:00Rich: You make a good point about the level of com...Rich: You make a good point about the level of commitment needed to get really involved on YT. But that commitment really pays dividends, as i'm sure you're seeing yourself?<br />I still believe that there is a lot of potential for YT as a social network. But, i'm not sure that YT themselves really see that these days. That's a pity because, as you say, there are still plenty of new people who are still discoverung that side of YT. I haven't found another site like it, yet.Andy Guntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402607157584209849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604147601973013359.post-84479429655889349132010-07-25T22:22:06.926+01:002010-07-25T22:22:06.926+01:00Willy: Maybe part of the problem is that YT have n...Willy: Maybe part of the problem is that YT have never "marketed" themselves as a social network? I doubt they ever thought of that possibility, even though they have encouraged the Gatherings & even had Community personnel at one point. It is now all about the entertainment. Vloggers don't really don't make YT any money. But, as long as we know there is still a Community here, that's what counts.Andy Guntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402607157584209849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604147601973013359.post-28222435037222316972010-07-25T21:21:15.999+01:002010-07-25T21:21:15.999+01:00Well, as the relative noob here to YouTube-As-Soci...Well, as the relative noob here to YouTube-As-Social-Network, I would suspect that YT, or similar platforms as they develop, develop wider acceptance as a social platform. Most of my friends and associates, like myself, have been using YouTube as a video sharing sight, but are energized and excited when I have the opportunity to explain the potential of YouTube as a social network.<br /><br />Of course, the great difference between a site like Facebook and YouTube is that it does take much more dedication to actually become a fully participating part of YT (beyond commenting) . Writing an update on Facebook or Twitter is infinitely simpler then recording even a 30 second update on YouTube. <br /><br />Perhaps YouTube and its sister sites (including the live video sites like blogtv) will, socially speaking, ultimately develop further as the critical social communities for creative types....?Rickflixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851091100831706043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604147601973013359.post-44522630689623433922010-07-25T19:38:48.179+01:002010-07-25T19:38:48.179+01:00I'm surprised that YT wasn't included in t...I'm surprised that YT wasn't included in the survey you mentioned. YT certainly is a social networking site for all the reasons you speak of. Your own experience w/ YT is proof positive! Maybe the general thinking is that YT is strictly entertainment, sans serious interaction. How wrong can that be?Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503462459164274136noreply@blogger.com