With social media, everyone has plenty of interactions with different members of the communities be it Mixx, Digg, Reddit, or whatever, we all deal with others from all different backgrounds.  How we as users of the community deal with others can speak volumes about not only ourselves, but about the community as a whole. One of the greatest things about social media, and Mixx in particular in my opinion is the diversity of the community. People sharing links and discussing these stories sharing personal views and opinions. And lets face it, not everyone is going to share the same opinion on everything, and I like that. I have my opinions on many topics ranging from politics to technology to music and many topics in between. But while I have these opinions, I am still always open to hearing different views from others. These opinions and views often times enhance my understanding or my knowledge, or simply give me something to think about. Simply put we as the community should embrace these opinions even if they differ from others. Now I'm not saying we have to agree with them, but at the same time we shouldn't attack the user for his or her opinion. ...

Man oh man. So why is it things can be cool for like 3 months and then Social Media sites like Digg go and lose their mind? Seems like, like..... deja vu. Well wait this has happened already. So we all know that a lot of our Social Media friends got banned from Digg for one reason or another. The spammers can take their licks like a man (and will start new BS accounts). The people I am concerned with are the ones who have actual friends and have been participating in the community. We have all seen the list. Yes it is loaded with friends of mine. I reached out to a couple of friends who are top Digg users to get their thoughts. Here is what they had to say: TalSiach: "Some of them are good friends of mine and its hurt to see that since after chatting with a lot of them online for me they are much more then just a name on Digg they are people with hobbies and life behind it , and to see them marked in a way that offend them or they look bad its not fair , a lot of them submitted ...

    Social Mediacrity by Honest_Ape Updates every Tuesday and Thursday       Click image for full sized version       Permanent link to this comic strip: http://mixxingbowl.com/2008/07/01/social-mediacrity-indiana-jones-and-the-sasquatch-dilemma/ Image URL: http://www.the-trukstop.com/miscellaneous/socialmediacrity/indiana.jpg   Social Mediacrity - developed and designed by Honest_Ape Check out his site at http://honestape.net/

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Jay Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), and Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media.  The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field.  26 episodes of Social Blend; who would have thought we would have made it this far down the road.  Join us for our special episode as we’re accompanied with Brian and Tamar!  Also, Chris McGill joins us to make the special announcement: Mixx Communities! Our User Focus is Flap this week – and as usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge.    Social Blend and Mixx News Introducing Mixx Communities http://www.mixx.com/stories/466452/new_mixx_communities Mixx gets serious about Community Building http://www.mixx.com/stories/463613/mixx_gets_serious_about_community_building   Stories of the Week Muslim woman demands an apology from Obama after camera snub http://www.mixx.com/stories/435333/muslim_woman_demands_an_apology_from_obama_after_camera_snub Kellogg’s, LEGO team up to train kids to choke http://www.mixx.com/stories/435304/kellogg_s_lego_team_up_to_train_kids_to_choke When contextual advertising goes horribly wrong http://www.mixx.com/stories/435343/when_contextual_advertising_goes_horribly_wrong_mashable Why you should carry a Digital Camera at all times http://www.mixx.com/photos/416923/why_you_should_carry_a_digital_camera_at_all_times ‘Leet’ (1337) is language of the Internet generation http://www.mixx.com/stories/466736/_leet_is_language_of_the_internet_generation_napa_valley_registe Misunderstood Sex Speed Art Drawings http://www.mixx.com/videos/429695/misunderstood_sex_speed_art_drawings   User Focus Flap http://www.mixx.com/users/flap   The Mixx Lounge http://www.mixx.com/lounge   The Social Blend Mixx Group Post stories you’d love to see discussed on Social Blend.  Reem ...

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Joe Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.Blogspot.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), and Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field. The 25th episode of Social Blend features special guest from Mixx, Will Kern.  Will gives us an insight into what it’s like working at Mixx, answers your questions, and talks about the future. Will has also volunteered himself for the next Photoshop challenge – so stay tuned for details on this here at mixxingbowl.com… We have an update from Paul Sanchez aka SoloRide on the road with his Social Monks project – and we also discuss the very sad news of the passing of Tim Russert. In this edition, we also return to the case of former Marine, David Motari – the man shown in the Iraq video throwing a puppy off a cliff – we follow up the story with a discussion on the news that Motari has been expelled. Due to time constraints, we zipped very quickly through our story selections this week, so ...

    Social Mediacrity by Honest_Ape Updates every Tuesday and Thursday       Click image for full sized version       Permanent link to this comic strip: http://mixxingbowl.com/2008/06/17/social-mediacrity-ape-of-oz-magic-bullet-theory/ Image URL: http://www.the-trukstop.com/miscellaneous/socialmediacrity/OzVoidLarge6.jpg   Social Mediacrity - developed and designed by Honest_Ape Check out his site at http://honestape.net/

[display_podcast] Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of what's coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down. In the seventeenth episode of The Round Up, Greg gives us a preview of Gonzo, a new documentary focusing on Hunter S. Thompson. Andy then plays a musical tribute to Bo Diddley with Who Do You Love? Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/ Show Links: Gonzo - Full Trailer Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love?

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Joe Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.Blogspot.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), and Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Mauris non nisl et mauris volutpat accumsan. Pellentesque varius, nunc eget suscipit faucibus, sapien ipsum faucibus felis, ut gravida quam ipsum a felis. Vestibulum vel magna. Etiam orci urna, porttitor non, ultricies eu, suscipit quis, sem. Vestibulum vitae turpis. Suspendisse et eros vulputate nunc gravida luctus. Duis tempor aliquet nibh. Donec sed dui id est faucibus sodales. Proin nulla purus, volutpat quis, congue eget, molestie vel, lacus. Donec ultrices quam at nisl. Duis sit amet ipsum.

    Social Mediacrity by Honest_Ape Updates every Tuesday and Thursday       Click image for full sized version       Permanent link to this comic strip: http://mixxingbowl.com/2008/06/05/social-mediacrity-ape-of-oz-now-the-songs-the-same-but-her-world-has-changed/ Image URL: http://www.the-trukstop.com/miscellaneous/socialmediacrity/OzVoidLarge5.jpg   Social Mediacrity - developed and designed by Honest_Ape Check out his site at http://honestape.net/

[display_podcast] Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The-TrukstoP.com), Joe Fowler (SilentJay74 from JuicySnake.Blogspot.com), Brian Hill (Bdog2g2 from MixxingBowl.com), and Reem Abeidoh (Nomadelle from ReemAbeidoh.com), the Social Blend examines the latest news and opinions hitting the world of social media. The main focus of the show is on Mixx.com, yet focuses on other sites and contenders in the social media field. Social Blend closes out the month of May with a METALHEADS SPECIAL featuring guests Corey aka Music Goat and Mark Carras aka Rock My Monkey.  We talk about a lot of metal – past, present, and future.  So hailz and throw up your horns, people, it’s the Metal show! Our User Focus is Dubz4sho this week – and as usual we talk of some Comments of the Week and jump into the Mixx Lounge. Oh, and by the way, Greg’s Mail Sack makes a big return this week. Social Blend and Mixx News Mixx is too Lijit http://www.mixx.com/stories/334364/mixx_is_too_lijit Doug March is getting into the Mixx http://www.mixx.com/stories/344912/getting_into_the_mixx_doug_march Special Guest Links Music Goat http://www.musicgoat.com/ Rock My Monkey http://www.rockmymonkey.com/ Stories of the Week You know what?  We talked about of LOT of things, a lot of stories and a lot of bands.  Go and check out some stories over at Heavy as Hell: http://www.heavyashell.com/ Another handy link: the Metal tag ...