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19 Responses to “FACEBOOK: Une Génération Perdue”

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   Val Wilcox Says:
   June 2nd, 2010 at 7:13 am

   I will head right over to read your guest post.
   Val
   Val Wilcox´s last blog ..What You Think of Me is None of My Business

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   Nancy Burke Barr, JD Says:
   June 2nd, 2010 at 7:44 am

   Hi Val!

   Thank you so much for your unwavering support!

   Mentor Mama

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   Glyna Humm Says:
   June 2nd, 2010 at 4:29 pm

   Hi Mentor Mama – What an awesome post and I love your comparison of todays social scene to that of years gone by. You are such a great writer – I love your way with words:)
   Glyna Humm´s last blog ..Why are you REALLY Blogging?

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   Debbie Stevens Says:
   June 4th, 2010 at 1:12 pm

   Hi Nancy,

   I left a comment on the other site, but I just wanted to stop here and let you know what a marvelous job you did on the blog post. It was brilliant the way you compared the facebook generation to the “Paris” scene. I always enjoy your writing, but I think I may have outdone yourself this time! Bravo, my friend!
   Debbie Stevens´s last blog ..Section 1231 Losses

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   Bruce Backman Says:
   June 4th, 2010 at 11:21 pm

   Great Job Nancy. I thought I would just copy my comment here as well:

   Great post Nancy! I love the comparison of the lost generation and Paris with the current day. I have always thought the best literature and ideas comes from a group of people hanging out and interacting with one another. Does Facebook actually give this sort of atmosphere? I don’t think it is quite the same but it certainly can foster some good discussion and provoke some deep thinking. In that sense…it can be quite similar to the days of congregating with Fitzgerald and Hemingway et al.

   I really think of C.S. Lewis and Tolkien and their cohorts hanging out in the pubs of England. These great minds came up with some amazing things together. If Facebook can foster some of those types of “gatherings” then I think it can be quite powerful.
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   Pat and Lorna Shanks Says:
   June 7th, 2010 at 7:01 pm

   Nancy,

   We just wanted to leave a comment on your “real” blog too!
   You wrote an outstanding article… very informative and great insight as to how Facebook is not the place for a lost generation, but for one that has found themselves.

   The physical “ambiance” is not the same, but we swear that sometimes people on Facebook imagine they are sitting in some quaint cafe enjoying a lovely day in Paris.

   Thanks,
   ~ Pat and Lorna
   http://TheCoolestCouple.com
   Pat and Lorna Shanks´s last blog ..Jimmy Kimmel Vs. The Coolest Couple – It Was War… On the Twitter Battleground!

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   Bill Hartman Says:
   June 8th, 2010 at 5:30 pm

   You never stop amazing me. You always have a great way with words.

   Bill
   Bill Hartman´s last blog ..Power of the Mind

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   Laura Morris Says:
   June 9th, 2010 at 11:32 am

   Nancy

   What a wonderful way at looking at the social media revolution! Comparing it to Paris during a turbulent time certainly makes for a great visual image. I hope you don’t mind that I read the article on your other blog and came back and commented over here!

   I have a 15 year old daughter and 27 year old daughter who are both honor students. They spend any spare time they have on Facebook, Myspace and Twitter. At first I was concerned at what it was doing to their minds, (especially the young one), but then I got a closer look at the pages and the people they are connected with. You are absolutely right. The strongest of connections can be nurtured and maintained (just as you mention about the people in Paris)on Facebook, or you can have thousands of meaningless “friends”.

   My daughters have real facebook friends, and they communicate with lots and lots of them, many who would be there for them in a real pinch. I feel so good about this. So social media is a very strong tool that can very nurtured within the family structure, just like anything else, depending on the example that is set for your children I would say.

   Thank you for your fantastic blog. When I landed on it I said “Now this is a gal I can come home to, you are a cut above and your writing is superb”

   Laura Morris
   Laura Morris´s last blog ..Making Connections That Count

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   Joanna Sayers Says:
   June 10th, 2010 at 1:08 am

   Just read your post and found it a very interesting read indeed. I certainly agree with your thoughts and love the way you write.

   Joanna
   Joanna Sayers´s last blog ..Nokia’s Fitness Guru At Your Service

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    Admin Says:
    June 10th, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Hi Everybody!

    I am loving the feedback!

    Mentor Mama

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    Scott Scales Says:
    June 12th, 2010 at 11:15 am

    Great post Nancy,

    Comparisons tell such a powerful story. Social media is a very powerful tool, but like anything in this world, it is what we use it for that makes the difference.

    Scott
    Scott Scales´s last blog ..Are you wasting time on blog comments?

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    Johneal Rouse Says:
    June 16th, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Great article Nancy, some very compelling analogies you make, is incredible how rich a place this new world we inhabit can be, what interesting conversations and creative work is to be discovered at every nook and corner you turn. You certainly have a way with words, look forward to reading more of your posts!
    Johneal

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    Johanna Brem Says:
    June 17th, 2010 at 5:25 am

    Hi Nancy,

    love the way you are comparing social contact on FB with socialising in Paris. Great imagery and visual picture. Looking forward to your next post.
    Thanks Johanna
    Johanna Brem´s last blog ..This Weeks Free Webinar

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    Barry Says:
    June 18th, 2010 at 8:32 am

    Hey Nancy,

    Great post on the facebook topic. It is amazing how people develop over social networks.

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    Mark Hiatt Says:
    July 3rd, 2010 at 11:54 am

    That’s a great comparison – good article – well written and thought provoking.

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    Adam Sheck Says:
    July 12th, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    Nancy,
    Great post. Wonderful analogy, using Facebook as the hub for the gathering of creativity. And, great observation of the shadow side of it. Being popular on Facebook is NOT the product. The PRODUCT is the PRODUCT. The CONTRIBUTION is the PRODUCT!
    Thanks so much,
    Adam
    Adam Sheck´s last blog ..Sexless Relationship Don’t Be A Statistic-

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    Edward Says:
    July 13th, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Hey Nancy,

    Great job! Heading over to the site to check out your post now.

    Make it a great day!
    God Bless,
    -ed
    Edward´s last blog ..Share Your DREAM Friday – with Special Guest Dreamer Val Wilcox-

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    Debbie Wood Says:
    July 20th, 2010 at 3:18 am

    Nancy, I read your article and LOVED it. Such a great insight to the facebook platform!
    Debbie Wood´s last blog ..Want Beach Money – Jordan Adler Can Help!

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    Beverly Monical Says:
    July 30th, 2010 at 7:10 am

    Great post.Thanks for sharing.Facebook can become addictive so I always give myself a certain amount of time each morning and then again at the close of the day.I use Twaitter to schedule my Tweets and comments.It just looks like I am there all day sometimes.
    Beverly Monical´s last blog ..Four Powerful Strategies for Becoming The “Go To” Person In Your Business

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