Comments on: Communicating Truth: Media Trends and Why (biblio) Bloggers Should Care (1 of 5) http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/ Biblical Studies, Exegesis, Theology, etc. by Josh Mann Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:58:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Social Media and Sheffield | for the Sake of Truth http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-531 Social Media and Sheffield | for the Sake of Truth Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:23:05 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-531 [...] on the situation recalls a series I did very early in the life of this blog regarding social media and biblical scholarship. The young blog did not enjoy as much readership then as now, so I plan to compact the series a bit [...] [...] on the situation recalls a series I did very early in the life of this blog regarding social media and biblical scholarship. The young blog did not enjoy as much readership then as now, so I plan to compact the series a bit [...]

]]> By: Social Media and Scholarship | for the Sake of Truth http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Social Media and Scholarship | for the Sake of Truth Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:47:27 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-251 [...] of social media for doctoral students. There’s nothing surprising about the article, though my thoughts on the issue seem to be confirmed. Content is King! Related Posts:A Biblioblogger and SBL [...] [...] of social media for doctoral students. There’s nothing surprising about the article, though my thoughts on the issue seem to be confirmed. Content is King! Related Posts:A Biblioblogger and SBL [...]

]]> By: Jumping on the Social Media Bandwagon | for the Sake of Truth http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Jumping on the Social Media Bandwagon | for the Sake of Truth Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:48:14 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-25 [...] Part 1: Media Trends and Why (biblio) Bloggers Should Care [...] [...] Part 1: Media Trends and Why (biblio) Bloggers Should Care [...]

]]> By: Media Trends and the Future of Biblical Scholarship. | for the Sake of Truth http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Media Trends and the Future of Biblical Scholarship. | for the Sake of Truth Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:07:07 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-19 [...] Part 1: Media Trends and Why (biblio) Bloggers Should Care [...] [...] Part 1: Media Trends and Why (biblio) Bloggers Should Care [...]

]]> By: Jesus in an Age of Terror | for the Sake of Truth http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Jesus in an Age of Terror | for the Sake of Truth Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:36:24 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-16 [...] few days ago, Jim West kindly mentioned my blog and my current series about blogging and media trends. In his brief post, he suggested I consider James Crossley’s [...] [...] few days ago, Jim West kindly mentioned my blog and my current series about blogging and media trends. In his brief post, he suggested I consider James Crossley’s [...]

]]> By: Blogging with Integrity | for the Sake of Truth http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Blogging with Integrity | for the Sake of Truth Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:53:08 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-11 [...] central theme emerging in this series of posts is influence. I maintain my original conclusion: “If the content we publish is sound and profitable, influence is precious.” In the [...] [...] central theme emerging in this series of posts is influence. I maintain my original conclusion: “If the content we publish is sound and profitable, influence is precious.” In the [...]

]]> By: JMann http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-8 JMann Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:57:10 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-8 Cameron, I think you've definitely outlined some potential pitfalls to popular social media. (I listed a few pitfalls <a href="http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/bibliobloggers-media-trends/" rel="nofollow">here</a> as well.) Certainly there are lots of folks out there with pink eyes (from the various screens they gaze into) and a lack of face-to-face social skills. This is bad! But I think a majority of folks still maintain regular face-to-face social interaction (at church, the mall, school, neighbors, etc.). Even so, I share your concern. I am afraid that too much 'virtual' socializing can lead to a lack of transparency and 'virtual' schizophrenia. I began to notice this while in youth ministry. The social media site xanga erupted onto the scene. It was amazing to witness the 'split' personalities emerge! In the case of facebook, I am a user. I think with a little discipline, such a social media site can serve to enhance communication and networking, so long as it doesn't replace personal (non-virtual) communication. In my case, I have developed relationships that have been mutually beneficial (and otherwise impossible because of the distance factor). Cameron, I think you’ve definitely outlined some potential pitfalls to popular social media. (I listed a few pitfalls here as well.) Certainly there are lots of folks out there with pink eyes (from the various screens they gaze into) and a lack of face-to-face social skills. This is bad! But I think a majority of folks still maintain regular face-to-face social interaction (at church, the mall, school, neighbors, etc.).

Even so, I share your concern. I am afraid that too much ‘virtual’ socializing can lead to a lack of transparency and ‘virtual’ schizophrenia. I began to notice this while in youth ministry. The social media site xanga erupted onto the scene. It was amazing to witness the ‘split’ personalities emerge!

In the case of facebook, I am a user. I think with a little discipline, such a social media site can serve to enhance communication and networking, so long as it doesn’t replace personal (non-virtual) communication. In my case, I have developed relationships that have been mutually beneficial (and otherwise impossible because of the distance factor).

]]> By: Cameron http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Cameron Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:45:41 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-7 What i notice is the difference from the begining. If you look the social part of society was located where? at the market place. The market was a social gathering. As technology continues we see that it is the computer, tv, phones that have an outlet to this social gathering with out leaving the indentions of our couch. However, I believe, as more and more we spend on the computer talking and blogging, our social skills go down. It is important to be with poeple and talk face to face instead of hiding an identity behind the screen. I was told that if we have good communication skills we are above the average and that Jobs look more for poeple who have the skills to communicate, sense even at the age of 5 we know what buttons to press on a cell phone to send a text to another kindergarten friend. Hope I didnt spoil what you were planning on writing, but I have been thinking about that for a long time! I hate social networking such as FB and myspace because it really does take away the intemacy of interpersonal communication What i notice is the difference from the begining. If you look the social part of society was located where? at the market place. The market was a social gathering. As technology continues we see that it is the computer, tv, phones that have an outlet to this social gathering with out leaving the indentions of our couch. However, I believe, as more and more we spend on the computer talking and blogging, our social skills go down. It is important to be with poeple and talk face to face instead of hiding an identity behind the screen. I was told that if we have good communication skills we are above the average and that Jobs look more for poeple who have the skills to communicate, sense even at the age of 5 we know what buttons to press on a cell phone to send a text to another kindergarten friend. Hope I didnt spoil what you were planning on writing, but I have been thinking about that for a long time! I hate social networking such as FB and myspace because it really does take away the intemacy of interpersonal communication

]]> By: JMann http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-6 JMann Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:01:39 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-6 Thanks, Mike. Your response made sense. I hope all is well at Brite Divinity School! Thanks, Mike. Your response made sense. I hope all is well at Brite Divinity School!

]]> By: Communicating Truth: Bibliobloggers and Spheres of Influence (2 of 5) | for the Sake of Truth http://www.sakeoftruth.com/2009/07/media-trends-andbiblio-bloggers-care/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Communicating Truth: Bibliobloggers and Spheres of Influence (2 of 5) | for the Sake of Truth Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:20:49 +0000 http://www.sakeoftruth.com/?p=39#comment-4 [...] the previous post of this series, I summarized the main points of a thought provoking article regarding media [...] [...] the previous post of this series, I summarized the main points of a thought provoking article regarding media [...]

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