Comments on: Commenting is a Branding Strategy http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/ Exploring the Intersection of Church and Technology Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:14:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: human3rror http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47355 human3rror Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:59:07 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47355 hehe. hehe.

]]> By: Aaron http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47354 Aaron Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:47:14 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47354 meh, I'm still in the top 10 on your blog(s). I'll settle for mediocrity. ;) meh, I'm still in the top 10 on your blog(s).

I'll settle for mediocrity. ;)

]]> By: Inspiring Design Links for Creatives for 2009-02-19 | This Inspires Me http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47326 Inspiring Design Links for Creatives for 2009-02-19 | This Inspires Me Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:37:25 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47326 [...] Commenting is a Branding Strategy (tags: comments branding discussion) [...] [...] Commenting is a Branding Strategy (tags: comments branding discussion) [...]

]]> By: human3rror http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47344 human3rror Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:22:13 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47344 I disagree. I do not agree that "following" people on twitter equates more influence at all. Perhaps you're not aware of "all the other ways" of influencing and engaging online?<br /><br />A good read for you: http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/07/10/why... /><br />Or perhaps you haven't read that some are called to "create content" and not to necessarily "engage" with others? Some reach the lost by feeding the hungry. Some reach the lost by preaching to packed stadiums of thousands.<br /><br />I think we need to revisit the "understood" methodologies and be open to ones that we may not necessarily employ ourselves, but as just as beneficial and effective. I disagree. I do not agree that “following” people on twitter equates more influence at all. Perhaps you're not aware of “all the other ways” of influencing and engaging online?

A good read for you: http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/07/10/why... />
Or perhaps you haven't read that some are called to “create content” and not to necessarily “engage” with others? Some reach the lost by feeding the hungry. Some reach the lost by preaching to packed stadiums of thousands.

I think we need to revisit the “understood” methodologies and be open to ones that we may not necessarily employ ourselves, but as just as beneficial and effective.

]]> By: human3rror http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47325 human3rror Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:21:05 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47325 Michael Hyatt blogged about it today, a few thoughts:<br /><br />http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/02/join-the-conversa... /><br />but to a certain degree, it's fairly aesthetic. but the ability to provide threading, and points can be welcome to some communities.<br /><br />increased management, spam filters, metrics are also some things "behind the scenes" that are really nice. additional "social aspects" incorporated (like twitter integration) are powerful for sending notices out.<br /><br />it's really up to you! no dogmatism here. Michael Hyatt blogged about it today, a few thoughts:

http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/02/join-the-conversa... />
but to a certain degree, it's fairly aesthetic. but the ability to provide threading, and points can be welcome to some communities.

increased management, spam filters, metrics are also some things “behind the scenes” that are really nice. additional “social aspects” incorporated (like twitter integration) are powerful for sending notices out.

it's really up to you! no dogmatism here.

]]> By: GodsMac http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47353 GodsMac Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:01:18 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47353 Went ahead and read his thoughts anyways. Thought this line he used really stuck out. You’ll never make the time that it takes to produce the sort of good work that theoretically made you so appealing in the first place. One clear reason that contradicts my beliefs - Philippians 2:3, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself.” In the end, it's not about being appealing. Went ahead and read his thoughts anyways. Thought this line he used really stuck out.

You’ll never make the time that it takes to produce the sort of good work that theoretically made you so appealing in the first place.

One clear reason that contradicts my beliefs – Philippians 2:3, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself.” In the end, it's not about being appealing.

]]> By: GodsMac http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47352 GodsMac Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:52:54 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47352 Would probably clear this up if you shared the ways you make these conversations begin I guess. On the Merlin note, I usually take a pass at letting culture define my understanding of how to use what God's given me. If you enjoy the discussion of the line between the church and culture, maybe read my recent post below and grab The Fine LIne from a bookstore. <a href="http://www.gabetaviano.com/technology/the-catalyst-challenge" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.gabetaviano.com/technology/the-catalys...</a> Would probably clear this up if you shared the ways you make these conversations begin I guess. On the Merlin note, I usually take a pass at letting culture define my understanding of how to use what God's given me. If you enjoy the discussion of the line between the church and culture, maybe read my recent post below and grab The Fine LIne from a bookstore.

http://www.gabetaviano.com/technology/the-catalys…

]]> By: GodsMac http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47351 GodsMac Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:46:00 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47351 God's not a card, especially if each of us here claim to follow him and this blog is specifically aimed at assisting His people. I'm not some stranger that's never been in church just blasting my opinions. I've seen God work through multiple online ministries myself, and have seen Him move when I did the unthinkable and let it become more about Him than my message or methodoligies (or numbers, comments, etc.) It's key to remember that most of the readers of this blog and I'd guess most of our online communities are Christians. We believe in God and at least understand that it is about Him, not us. That's the first choice of the Christian faith. God's not a card, especially if each of us here claim to follow him and this blog is specifically aimed at assisting His people. I'm not some stranger that's never been in church just blasting my opinions. I've seen God work through multiple online ministries myself, and have seen Him move when I did the unthinkable and let it become more about Him than my message or methodoligies (or numbers, comments, etc.)

It's key to remember that most of the readers of this blog and I'd guess most of our online communities are Christians. We believe in God and at least understand that it is about Him, not us. That's the first choice of the Christian faith.

]]> By: human3rror http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47350 human3rror Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:42:38 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47350 oh, and you have to read merlin mann's thoughts too. i think this would help the understanding: <a href="http://www.43folders.com/2008/08/07/clear-line" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.43folders.com/2008/08/07/clear-line</a> oh, and you have to read merlin mann's thoughts too. i think this would help the understanding:

http://www.43folders.com/2008/08/07/clear-line

]]> By: human3rror http://churchm.ag/commenting-is-a-branding-strategy/#comment-47348 human3rror Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:41:11 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/?p=3089#comment-47348 But, again, that's suggesting that THAT is the only way, and I don't think it is. You feel that it's necessary for you to engage, and that's cool. But perhaps there are "other" ways by and through which we use technology?<br /><br />One way might work for you while another may work for another. I think there are many ways we can build relationships via technology, and sometimes it doesn't look the same as the way that we'd prefer.<br /><br />Again, throwing in the god-card is sketch, and I never said that I didn't "need" to be in the "conversation." I'd argue that the "conversation" doesn't necessarily look like the one you're offering all the time. But, again, that's suggesting that THAT is the only way, and I don't think it is. You feel that it's necessary for you to engage, and that's cool. But perhaps there are “other” ways by and through which we use technology?

One way might work for you while another may work for another. I think there are many ways we can build relationships via technology, and sometimes it doesn't look the same as the way that we'd prefer.

Again, throwing in the god-card is sketch, and I never said that I didn't “need” to be in the “conversation.” I'd argue that the “conversation” doesn't necessarily look like the one you're offering all the time.

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