I do see your point. But actually, Travis...the same concept and approach WOULD work for someone needing "knee surgery." For goodness sakes, we donate money for Girl Scout Cookies, surely we can cough up a small donation for Aunt Sarah's knee surgery...or whatever.
Most people are very generous, even in this down-turned economy. The thing about serious social media users is that we stay more tuned-in to what is going on with others. That gives us an advantage to "be in the know" when others need help.
We cannot save the whole entire world, but when individuals get together through social media for heartfelt expressions of need...we come through...even for a hip, a knee, a blood drive, a flood, hurricane, bone marrow donation, Susie needs a new bike, help send a kid to Space Camp, it doesn't matter.
Don't think for one minute that if my beloved husband, Joe, needed a knee I would not be tweeting up my online media moguls like crazy asking for help. I would.
Ya know what? I would ask for help if we needed it and there is not one fiber of my being that believes they wouldn't come through for me and mine.
Joe would get his knee because, over time and multiple correspondences, I know in my heart that MY Tweeples...are some of the best, most loving, generous "Peoples" on the planet.
It's about building better relationships over time. My opinion is: It matters not "what" the need is. As long as it's genuine people will come through for you. We're human.
Oh, that is just too funny! "...it had reached its lifetime and the warranty was thus expired." Well, then, there you have it.
As awful as it sounds, we must just get used to the idea that nothing really is what is seems and we have to DEFINE everything before we decide to go forward with a plan.
Some pharmaceutical companies have got it going on with their explanations of what is and is not - they leave nothing out these days and no matter what, if you use their product and don't experience great results...it's your fault.
Remember, you were warned: May cause headaches, migraines, upset stomach, explosive diarrhea, convulsions, coma, and/or death.
I am not in the Music Industry, but I am a lover of music. When I see things like "download for 0.99" it instantly wreaks of spam to me - there is no real value there at $0.99 and I don't waist my time.
When I get a musical tidbit I love for free, I almost always go back and purchase the whole CD. I don't know the technical term for this syndrome. Perhaps it has something to do with "you were so nice to me, thanks for the freebie, I now have respect for you" and am more likely to buy your product.
That sounds like a contradiction coming out of my own mouth...0.50 is cheesy, but "free" has value? Well, it does because it's a gift to me. You appreciate me so much you gave me a gift!
The "buy my stuff for fity-cents" seems so gimmicky to a consumer like me. The freebie-effect works.
I have so much respect for you when you reveal your passion QUOTE: "I i'm an artist.. i create music.. i release music..."
What struck me the most and what rings true for me is Mike's statement: "What the band has done in this case is use the infinite good to increase the value of everything else they have to offer."
BINGO! That is sooo it in a nutshell. I also think that your intense passion for your craft & Art can be making you miss the boat a little. (just a little).
I really enjoyed your article, Mike, and the comment thread was very informative!
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Re: Re: just one
Very well spoken. I totally concur.
Re: Masnick Effect
I do see your point. But actually, Travis...the same concept and approach WOULD work for someone needing "knee surgery." For goodness sakes, we donate money for Girl Scout Cookies, surely we can cough up a small donation for Aunt Sarah's knee surgery...or whatever.
Most people are very generous, even in this down-turned economy. The thing about serious social media users is that we stay more tuned-in to what is going on with others. That gives us an advantage to "be in the know" when others need help.
We cannot save the whole entire world, but when individuals get together through social media for heartfelt expressions of need...we come through...even for a hip, a knee, a blood drive, a flood, hurricane, bone marrow donation, Susie needs a new bike, help send a kid to Space Camp, it doesn't matter.
Don't think for one minute that if my beloved husband, Joe, needed a knee I would not be tweeting up my online media moguls like crazy asking for help. I would.
Ya know what? I would ask for help if we needed it and there is not one fiber of my being that believes they wouldn't come through for me and mine.
Joe would get his knee because, over time and multiple correspondences, I know in my heart that MY Tweeples...are some of the best, most loving, generous "Peoples" on the planet.
It's about building better relationships over time. My opinion is: It matters not "what" the need is. As long as it's genuine people will come through for you. We're human.
Re: awesome peeps!
WORD!
Re: Common Practice Reply
Oh, that is just too funny! "...it had reached its lifetime and the warranty was thus expired." Well, then, there you have it.
As awful as it sounds, we must just get used to the idea that nothing really is what is seems and we have to DEFINE everything before we decide to go forward with a plan.
Define: Lifetime Warranty
Define: Limited Warranty
Some pharmaceutical companies have got it going on with their explanations of what is and is not - they leave nothing out these days and no matter what, if you use their product and don't experience great results...it's your fault.
Remember, you were warned: May cause headaches, migraines, upset stomach, explosive diarrhea, convulsions, coma, and/or death.
Re: Reply to Free Music Thread
I am not in the Music Industry, but I am a lover of music. When I see things like "download for 0.99" it instantly wreaks of spam to me - there is no real value there at $0.99 and I don't waist my time.
When I get a musical tidbit I love for free, I almost always go back and purchase the whole CD. I don't know the technical term for this syndrome. Perhaps it has something to do with "you were so nice to me, thanks for the freebie, I now have respect for you" and am more likely to buy your product.
That sounds like a contradiction coming out of my own mouth...0.50 is cheesy, but "free" has value? Well, it does because it's a gift to me. You appreciate me so much you gave me a gift!
The "buy my stuff for fity-cents" seems so gimmicky to a consumer like me. The freebie-effect works.
I have so much respect for you when you reveal your passion QUOTE: "I i'm an artist.. i create music.. i release music..."
What struck me the most and what rings true for me is Mike's statement: "What the band has done in this case is use the infinite good to increase the value of everything else they have to offer."
BINGO! That is sooo it in a nutshell. I also think that your intense passion for your craft & Art can be making you miss the boat a little. (just a little).
I really enjoyed your article, Mike, and the comment thread was very informative!