Anybody got a Honus Wagner?

October 23, 2007

Anybody got a Honus Wagner?

Social networking fascinates me. Used to be, the world was divided into two kinds of people: those who went to the trouble of keeping up with friends and acquaintances– and those who did not. It used to be a craft, an artform that required skill, perseverance, and notecards. In order to stay connected, you had to write. Call. Send pictures in cardboard envelopes. In business, you had to — of all things — keep a rolodex. But now, it’s all different. You can ignore someone for years, or even forget about them completely, and then “reconnect” with the click of a friend request. I’ve even heard of people competing to collect the most connections on LinkedIn (I’m sure you don’t know anybody like that, do you?). It’s today’s grown-up baseball card trading. As my mailboxes on FaceBook and LinkedIn fill up, my snail mailbox produces less and less. I adore technology, but I must admit– I’m a sucker for a handwritten note with a stamp.

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Tags: linkedin, popularity, social networking, staying in touch