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Heyo!
While you were all lining up to see The Social Network this past weekend (was it good?), I stayed home and watched a lovely short on the complexities of self-expression through modern communication. It’s called “Could-Have-Been Love Story” and it’s a tale about something we’re all familiar with: awkward facebook chats. You know what I’m talking about. In fact, I’m sure a great majority of us (myself included) experience that pause as to whether we should open up and share with someone we love how much we care about them or whether we should just stay “safe” and keep it to ourselves all the time…well, we’ve all experienced our side of the story, that is. And the beauty of this cute video is that it shows what could be happening on both sides.
Was this video poetically staged? Of course. But the message of it remains the same: no matter what the situation, in the long run, you never lose by being honest and expressing yourself fully. Trust me. It works. And I’d even go so far as to say it makes the world a better place. Sooo….
I love you, SuperForest! With all my heart.
Whoa…it felt so good to get that off my chest. :)
<3,
Carla
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I deactivated my Facebook a few days ago, for the third time. I’ve always found it difficult to justify the so-called possession of one because of the seen and unseen implications such social media might have. What do I mean? Well, perhaps an erosion of interpersonal skills. Perhaps a fascination with superficiality. I’ve never even liked the phrase “social media.” It brings to mind the ills of advertising and the notion that society can be packaged and marketed. That said, I’m in the minority, and I’m still finding it possible to interact with my friends in meaningful ways. Maybe even more meaningful ways. But who knows, maybe I’m just a contrarian.
I see the potential for social media, though, and I’d like to utilize it in a way that’s conducive to spreading the word about SuperForest. Yes, we have a Twitter account and a Facebook account, but very few ideas about how to use them. We need your help.
What would you like to see SuperForest do with these websites?
What do you like to see on an ideal Facebook page? On an ideal Twitter account?
Do you have any examples of great uses of such websites?
We’d love to hear the answers to these questions as well as any suggestions you may have. You, the SuperForest reader, are the intended market for these ideas we’re giving away for free.
If that’s not a good use of social media, I don’t know what is. Let the discussion begin.
(image via flickr user lonea)
In Moldova today, a group of young protestors used Twitter, facebook, and texting to instantly rally 10,000 people in a surprise show of defiance against Moldova’s communist government.
It’s being called the “Twitter Revolution.”
Just got an email in from SuperForester Matt, who writes:
“Hey Jackson,
Hope life is treating you well (though I’m sure it’s probably crazy).
I just wanted to say hi and let you know about a GOTV project that I put together with some of our friends and Rock The Vote.
Here’s the rundown:
We’re giving away free music from Maroon 5, Sara Bareilles, Phantom Planet, Ry Cuming, Raining Jane, Michael Franti, Menomena and more to people that Pledge to Vote.
It takes less than a minute. I know you are probably crazy busy right now, but seriously — less than a minute.
Just pledge to vote at: Rock the Vote/Facebook and gain access to the free music.
You may have a couple of the songs, but others like Ry’s song “Home” and Menomena’s song “Wet and Rusting” are pretty incredible and definitely worth the one minute to get access to them. Check them out.
Also, if you’ve already pledged, there is a login at the bottom of the pledge form that will let you gain access to the music.
Hurry, because this is going to end tomorrow night (Monday).
If you dig the music or support the concept, please let your facebook friends (or even real friends) know about it. I know they’ll love the music.
Thanks,
-Schutte”
Thank YOU Matty-poo!
Y’all heard the man. Want some free biddy doo shoo wap bam! in your ear pieces?
SuperForest’s got its very own facebook group.
Join up now and… uh, say you’ve joined!
Nice!
Facebook, fun.
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