There once was a bar where everyone could go and everyone would know their name. The connections, from the joy to the pain, was what made this such a cool place to hang out. You knew you had a friend when you entered that bar because everyone would shout out your name when [...]

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Ben Parr asks on Mashable, Is Social Media an Industry?
If you count standing behind a barn drinking beer and hanging out with your buds, then yes.
Social Media is no more an industry than walking around with sandwich signs selling wares to passersby. Sure you’re sharing your message, but are your [...]