Comments on: When Does Subscription Turn into a Relationship?

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By: Quantify and then Qualify Your Social Media Relationships | Kyle Lacy, Social Media - Indianapolis

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:31:21 +0000

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By: Tampa Bay Wedding

Tampa Bay Wedding — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:41:32 +0000

The thing about having an online relationship prior to actually meeting is that expectations and mannerisms aren’t held back as much. What I’m trying to say is that people are comfortable looking at a monitor: The other person involved does not physically see them. Each person feels comfortable in their own element. Because of these factors, one is more susceptible to show who they really are personality-wise. This in turn brings anyone who is in a proverbial shell out in the open. If he/she does or says something revealing a bit about themselves, it almost feels natural because of the controlled situation. People who are in similar situations simultaneously (online game, chat room, etc.) can really get to know each other because it’s establishing a relationship of personalities. When the people involved get to a certain level where an actual “real life” meeting is warranted, each is less likely to shy away from it. Since they already know each other so well, when the meeting does occur, it’s often met with increased emotion. The bonding has already occurred: The physical meeting is literally icing on the cake. I have known many people who have met each other in this fashion. Of the ones I know personally, there have been 3 marriages, 1 engagement, and 1 serious relationship. In essence, it is extremely useful to have the ability to establish a relationship in such a fashion.

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Quantify and then Qualify Your Social Media Experience | KyleLacy.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:19:17 +0000

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By: Brady Wood

Brady Wood — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:49:29 +0000

As with any relationship there are endless opportunities. My mom use to say (high annoying voice starts now)….

There are consequences to everything in life Brady… They can be good or bad…. (stop annoying voice).

So we are talking about the transfer of subscriptions to relationships. In my book there are some requirements to have a
RELATIONSHIP of substance with someone.

Karen mentioned acquaintances…. I’d agree.
The people you talk to online are subscribers to your blog, they like to read your thoughts. You entertain them.

I like to watch Oprah at midnight. That is about all I’d do for her. And I bet that is all she would do for me.

Relationships that have great consequences require something more of you than conversing. I can’t satisfy you with a list or a definition of a relationship.

I wouldn’t look at your online connections as if they are or aren’t relationships. Though you might pay attention to one person or the other depending on your recognition of them, but that will happen naturally.

Subscribers are always relations. A connection of any sort is a relation, we can’t change that.

Relationships capitol R (which I think you are talking about) have more to do with your heart, than your mind.

Social Media has enabled you to begin the bonding process but I don’t think it can always totally fulfill the relationship void.

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:21:00 +0000

Kyle, interesting questions. I view my online and offline relationships in the same ways. I have casual acquaintances and I have true friends. All of my relationships have deepened organically without any manipulation from either party. The relationship with my friends has deepened over time as we have gotten to know one another, shared in triumphs and challenges and grown closer as a result. My acquaintances are people I enjoy but the relationship is not a “deep” friendship. It really does not matter how you meet, I think all relationships progress naturally.

By: Kyle Lacy

Kyle Lacy — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:00:03 +0000

First off, Did you just use the term meatspace? haha.

I do believe there is some level of physical contact and presence that must occur in order to reach a level of friendship.

Maybe there isn’t a level of contact, maybe it is more associated with content. I think words are one of the more powerful friendship building tools.

Instead of sharing information and talking about random.. I like this picture.. I like this post.. It is about sharing about life and sharing about pain. I don’t know..

Good question.. I am going to think on that.

By: Rahsheen

Rahsheen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:55:09 +0000

Interesting question.

I have another for you, and maybe I’m only asking because I have been a geek too long:

How do you know when mere association with someone in meatspace crosses the border to a full-fledged relationship?

Maybe the same rules apply for online friends, or maybe there is some level of physical contact or presence that must occur.