Social Media Examiner | Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) | Topic Replies http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/feed/ Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) - Forum Topic in the Group Small Business Sun, 19 May 2013 23:05:57 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39668<![CDATA[Kim Kline replied to the forum topic Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39668 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:28:53 +0000 Kim Kline replied to the forum topic Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) in the club Small Business I have to agree that as a small business posting views on politics or religion is dangerous.  While the very nature of Social Media is more "personal" and I do want visitors to my page to know a little about me […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39663<![CDATA[Jason Reilly replied to the forum topic Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39663 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:54:42 +0000 Jason Reilly replied to the forum topic Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) in the club Small Business @michelle-martin Hello Michelle! Politics is my field of expertise, I am all but dissertation at this point, and have done numerous  speaking engagements, discussions, think tanks, etc. I enjoy politics!However, […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39533<![CDATA[Aimee West replied to the forum topic Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39533 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:53:13 +0000 Aimee West replied to the forum topic Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) in the club Small Business @michelle-martin I agree with what you say. I stay out of this on both my work and personal website.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39512<![CDATA[Joanne Kelleher replied to the forum topic Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39512 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:04:26 +0000 Joanne Kelleher replied to the forum topic Politics & Social Media (TOTW: 8.12.12) in the club Small Business Some interesting views here given the pending US election and issue of using social media for marketing. Having experienced first hand of religious culture and politics whilst developing and delivering local […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39485<![CDATA[Michelle Martin replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39485 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:28:35 +0000 Michelle Martin replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business In my career, taboo topics are always sex, religion, and politics. Unless politics is your field of expertise, I would stay away from this topic. People get so heated and you always risk losing a client or being […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39468<![CDATA[Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39468 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:16:20 +0000 Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business so many  great points  above....my  customers  are here for a  fun day out , not to hear   my  views about  fox news or   sara p......i really  care about politics and  my  core  values but i   try not to   have […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39270<![CDATA[Kimberly Carlos replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39270 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:42:47 +0000 Kimberly Carlos replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business Politics as with any topic is ultimately connected with a person's core values. Most people do not understand to WHAT extent their beliefs are intertwined until said beliefs are challenged. Americans differ from […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39200<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39200 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:28:21 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business I've found that nothing translates right in social media when it comes to politcs or religion. Debates and discussions are never beneficial, in fact, I believe they are harmful. Hold firm to your core values but […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39196<![CDATA[Brian Mulawka replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39196 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:07:43 +0000 Brian Mulawka replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business I've found that there is an important distinction between policy and politics. If you want to occasionally wade into the health care debate and offer a constructive policy for improving access, for example, many […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39151<![CDATA[Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39151 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:07:11 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business @dfriesland Had no plans on adding specific politics to this group. In fact, that's why I started with that opening paragraph!
Rather, I wanted to start a discussion on whether people felt it was appropriate or […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39125<![CDATA[Debbie Lynn Butler replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39125 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:03:41 +0000 Debbie Lynn Butler replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business If you want to discuss politics, try doing it with friends and family first. If it doesn't go over well with people who know and like you, why would you do this with strangers who will only see your typewritten […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39104<![CDATA[Diane Bianchi replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39104 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:02:06 +0000 Diane Bianchi replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business I agree with all of the above. Social media marketing and politics don't mix.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39091<![CDATA[Kristy C. Cartier replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39091 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:53:28 +0000 Kristy C. Cartier replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business @rich-brooks I try to remain a-political. There are still things to learn at my job about industry politics too...

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39090<![CDATA[Dan R. Friesland replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39090 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:47:23 +0000 Dan R. Friesland replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business I agree with you Trudy.........If this is what you are asking without really asking.........Rich would be walking on egg shells over the decision to introduce the open forum to the up and coming election.Way too […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39086<![CDATA[Trudy Phillips replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/topic-of-the-week-politics-social-media-8-12-12/#post-39086 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:30:28 +0000 Trudy Phillips replied to the forum topic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Politics & Social Media (8.12.12) in the club Small Business @rich-brooks   Frankly no. I think politics and religion are private to the individual.I do occassionally comment on things such as "County to close indigient inpatient care hospital"  as totally wrong when […]

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