Comments on: Why I'm becoming more promiscuous online

By: Chinarut

Chinarut — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:18:32 +0000

i like it i do concur with varying my level of promiscuity (man that’s a handful to type) depending on what space I’m in. it does create non-homogeniality amongst each of my networks but isn’t this the purpose and one of the possibilities of being online?

By: David Mullen

David Mullen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:44:08 +0000

This is the first time I’ve ever congratulated someone on becoming promiscuous, but congratulations.

As you know, I struggled with this shift a couple months ago and shared it on my blog. I was a friendly conservative, but not open and definitely not promiscuous. I kept my personal friends on facebook and my professional contacts on LinkedIn and twitter. After getting a lot of opinions on the matter that suggested everything from ultra-conservative to ultra-promiscuous, I decided to go promiscuous.

Why did I choose that style? Because a random opportunity presented itself and reminded me of the power of connections – about being able to bring the right people together, regardless of the reason. Whether it’s helping two old friends connect for a beer in Chicago or helping someone find a digital strategist in Austin, Texas, it would benefit both myself and the community at large to be able to come through and help from time to time.

Welcome to promiscuity, my friend. Hey, maybe we should start a group on facebook.

By: Angela Connor

Angela Connor — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:47:04 +0000

Well put, Mark. I love those categories.
Well, I’ve been somewhat promiscuous on some sites and mildly conservative to friendly on others. My categories have essentially been “professional” and “personal.” Then I realized there really is no distinction because everything you do is out there for all to see so I just try to manage my image appropriately. The one thing I won’t do, is endorse someone on LinkedIn just because they ask. If I was never a fan of their work or would never write them a recommendation on actual paper, I just ignore the request. However, when I communicate with a person on a blog or via e-mail and they seem pretty smart, I seek them out in many social arenas.

By: @laurenalma

@laurenalma — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:55:50 +0000

I’m certainly conservative when it comes to Facebook. That’s where I keep my personal interests, photographs and connections with people I went to high school and college with.

As a recent graduate, I’m just now testing the boundaries between business and social connections. I think a lot of young professionals are becoming guinea pigs for how these relationships are going to mix in the future. When Facebook started, it was a place for college students only and none of us thought twice about what we posted on our own little piece of the Internet. We are learning (some a bit too late) that everything online is open for all eyes to see and, fair or not, we can be judged in the professional world because the pictures from that party three years ago just won’t disappear.

(I think I’m about to make another step towards promiscuity by connecting with you on LinkedIn)