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By: uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:43:33 +0000

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By: Ryan Rancatore

Ryan Rancatore — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:58:37 +0000

Mary,

Thanks for stopping by and commenting – I appreciate it. You know, you are
probably right, I might take it too far. Recently something I wrote ended
up elsewhere on the web in an eerily similar fashion. It really stuck with
me, and I vowed never to be on the other end of the situation – intentional
or not.

By: Ryan Rancatore

Ryan Rancatore — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:58:37 +0000

Mary,

By: maryhruth

maryhruth — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:26:41 +0000

You're absolutely correct about all this, Ryan. However, I see nothing wrong with echoing an idea that came before. Of course, if the source is known, it must be given credit. But checking to be sure your post has a completely unique theme … that is over the top, for sure, IMHO. There's nothing new under the sun, right? And we all build on the genius of our predecessors.

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By: Ryan Rancatore

Ryan Rancatore — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:38:46 +0000

Thanks Melissa. I think you're right – there aren't necessarily fewer
rules, they are just a heck of a lot easier to break. I do have faith that
those with the most integrity will rise to the top, it just might take a
longer path to get them there.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:15:07 +0000

I agree with you, Ryan. Integrity is crucial to positive personal branding. If you have integrity, you engender trust, which will build your personal brand in a positive manner. The cycle just continues up from there. Your actions are right on, IMHO.

I'm not so sure that there are fewer rules — you don't need to use social media very long to pick up on the norms of what's acceptable and what's not — but I think there's a perception that it's a lot easier to break them and get away with it. And if someone is not as concerned about their reputation, well, they will likely continue their activities until they are called out by a big name who has the attention of many people or they are threatened with legal action.