Merric Reese

Social “Starlights” seem to be in a Social Media Wasteland lately and their advise is definitely left wanting.

I’m a huge proponent of  Social Media and I have personally gained numerous opportunities by taking up the social opportunities presented to me.  I’ve grown through the opportunity to meet with all kinds of people in the social media space, hear their thoughts and appreciate their issues.  I can say that I’m much more connected to the community now than ever.

What I find very unsatisfactory is what I call the role of a social media “Starlight”.  While well respected, the “Starlights” seem unwilling to provide even rudimentary assistance beyond the “here is a pat on the head – run along”  kind of advice and I’m at the point where I know the basics, if I’m asking someone I respect for an opinion – I actually want one – and not the yeah, just use the tools dude, kinda response – If I wanted that response I would ask a 6 year old.

Is this Dunbar gone mad, well respected people with so many followers that they can’t respond appropriately or just a case of average people who have rocketed to stardom so quickly they are unable to really relate to the questions from the people that respect and follow them.

Either way – like it or not – the fabric of social media comes into question – Given the influence of these people and the many followers they have – if this continues we all risk turning this fertile Social soil into a Social Media Wasteland.