Comments on: Another interesting perspective on Social Networking

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 04:27:00 +0000

I agree, apart from a few technological points that we have to keep in mind, online networking is not different from traditional networking - the basic principle of building a relationship always remains. I think that’s where most people mess up - as you rightly said - they feel that because it’s easy to get connected and reach into someone’s inbox, it must be easy to build a relationship. But it needs effort - and more sensitivity than a face-to-face meeting.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:11:00 +0000

Thanks Naina.
For the record, I don’t have anything against LinkedIn. In fact, I have a good friend working for them. My point was that online or offline, the principles of networking will remain the same - you have to have a healthy value exchange else the relationship won’t last long. If you are not relevant to another person, the person may not have a lot of interest in you.
For some reason, many people tend to believe that because it’s easy to get connected online, it’s easy to build a lasting relationship. Getting connected is only the first step - that won’t provide a short cut to building a lasting relationship.
Have a great day there!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 19:10:00 +0000

I agree hands-down that networking is “give and take”. But I can’t get enough of saying that we have to differentiate between “business” and “social” networking. I completely disagree with David’s post on Worthwhile [have left a comment there too] - I doesn’t seem like any research had gone into writing that article.
Naina biznetworking.blogspot.com