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Well it seems that it is Awards Season in the blog-o-sphere and we actually got nominated for something! As is only fitting, the only thing we were nominated for is a Rubber Chicken award, it just figures dont it? It seems that Jeff and I tickled a few funny bones with our 2 Part Series dubbed the Sphinn Awards (Part I and II)'. Considering I do enjoy playing the class clown, I am more than pleased to have made it as a finalist.  For those that missed it, here are the posts;
The Sphinn Awards Part I
The Sphinn Awards Part II For those of you that enjoy a good guffaw, here are the other Top 10 Finalists; Shana Alberts Boobs Wignut
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Around the WebI am not really a fan of Awards really and would prefer to make fun of them than to be all warm and fuzzy with the excitement of being noticed in my silly industry. It really does seem that it is what it is; a popularity contest. As I am reading various Awards post around the web I cant help but think that each is slightly skewed to internal interests (of the site holding the awards) and subjectivity is surely lost. Some of the blogs I have seen nominated are often sparsely posted upon or dominated by industry regurgitation and link bait. Then there is the entire confusion as to what is a Blog and what is a media outlet. At one point I noticed sites such as Web Pro News as a Top Blog which I see as a news site, not really a Blog. Is that where were at? Does that mean that the New York Times (online) is now considered a Blog? WTF gives wid dat? I could even argue it with Search Engine Land (also nominated as a Top Blog). Can some one puulleeaaazzeee freakin explain the difference between a Blog and a Media outlet (News site)??? It also seems that the in-crowd get a pass as I have seen more than a few of the Old Boys Club sites nominated when in truth, some of these folks post no more than passing thoughts that would likely be best left on Twitter, not posted to a Blog, or at least considered to be in some way quality. At one point I even saw Sphinn nominated for Best Community/Forum which I have to assume is due to folks chatting in the comments. So now anywhere we can leave comments is a community? I just think this is all waaaayyyy to freakin fuzzy for me peeps.
. I am happy with our RCA nomination and wouldnt have it any other way, I am proud to be a class clown.
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I tend to agree that too many awards are skewed. At least the RCA makes it abundantly clear that fairness is not part of the picture and that it's all for fun.
I do prefer a tungue in cheek ranting style more than anything. Folks can get far to worked up in this biz, gotta have some fun.
I think the zillion or so posts about awards are a hoot and haven't seen so much regurgitation since the 'Paid Links' fiasco.
The missus says I should STFU and be happy some one cares.... who knows, she may be right...
I want a 'Cranky Ranter' category out there next year... then I am a shoe-in...
Dave
Perhaps we should start organizing a Social Media Misfits site. Something like Sphinn, but focuses on tongue and cheek posts surrounding the industry.
Meh, too "me too".
Anyways, yeah, there's a few of us out there.
As for the site... hmmmm.... don't get me started. My buddy tried once with 'Bad SEO (www.bad-seo.com)' but it didn't fly.... gotta be part of the 'in crowd' for such things... not a particularily appetizing thought fer me... I don't want fame, I want fortunes... :0)
But hey, socialmediamisf its.com is available... lol.. could be fun.
Still, I'd like to see somebody do something for those of us who are experienced in the field, but not part of the "in crowd".
I've got no problems with some of the "in crowd" per say, but I'm not going to pucker up for anybody anytime soon.
Shana
Happy new year!
What is kinda interesting, is the mass effect of Social Spaces seems to make it more pronounced that it was a few years back. At the same time it has created new 'stars' like our little Shana there....
Looking forward to havin ya feed the need some more in 08 tho Seb... yeee haaaa.... Let's get it on!!
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