Friday
Jul032009
Social Media Jerks -- WTF? Episode #39
WTF? is a daily web show for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to naturally attract customers and get the FAME and FORTUNE they deserve.
In every social situation there’s always “that guy.” You know the one... the rude, obnoxious, annoying guy. But it’s a SOCIAL situation.
Today on WTF? we’re talking about jerks who run rampant on Social Media. It’s SOCIAL MEDIA people. The key to getting positive and profitable results is to be social. Watch today’s episode we'll reveal some of our social media horror stories and show you how you can improve the results of your social media marketing efforts.
Oh, and have a safe and fun-filled 4th of July weekend.
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I think you're stuuuuuuuuuuuuupid, but I wouldn't tell you that on our first date
hahahaha
oh yeah, got the box today boyeeeeeeeeeeeeee....yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
I doubt anyone's first words to someone at a bar-b-q would be, "That's a stupid premise."
An entertaining 5 minutes of video. I'm looking forward to having you guys on a guest on the Best Practices call next week.
Happy 4th of July.
When I looked at their Twitter page, there were tons of these messages. Do not know what their intent is by telling someone that they are no longer being followed~especially when I was not following Rated G until this message. Perhaps a reverse Vulcan/Jedi mind meld tactic.
What is truly disturbing is the photo used as their avatar! This photo was horrible back during the Vietnam era and even more disturbing now. Sick.
Love your segments, learning while LMAO
My fav about social media jerks? The raving fans who step in whenever the jerk raises his ugly head. Here's my story:
I blogged several years ago about having money jars throughout your house. Clear, glass jars in each room of your house with cash money ($10s, $20s, $100s, even loose change) so that, regardless of what room you were in, you couldn't possibly think about scarcity because you were always looking at money.
Someone commented on the blog and said, "I can't believe people still buy this kind of bs."
Here's the good part - BEFORE I could respond to the comment, another of my loyal fans stepped in and said (I'm paraphrasing, of course), "Hang on there brother. I did this and went from not having two nickels to rub together to being able to take my wife on a romantic Valentine's Day dinner. I wouldn't have been able to give her that special day if it weren't for Rachel's tip on the money jars. Next time, try it before you say anything."
Best thing about social media jerks is that there's usually at least one fan who'll step in and set em straight!
Keep up the great videos and have a safe and Happy 4th!
Jimmy, loved the dash of "The Macho Man" impersonation.
People that spend time trashing other people have way too much time on their hands ... because they're not busy. Hmmm ... could there be a correlation? lol
Great story, Rachel. Thanks for sharing it.
Roy
While I'm not one to focus on negativity, it's definitely worthwhile to define what's "acceptable" out there in social media. It's amazing to think that people would waste their time sending out negative messages that backfire instead of projecting the best within themselves. Gary & Rachel, thanks for sharing your stories.
Jim & Travis, I love your way of teaching. Bring it on!