People I'm Wary Of

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16 responses to “People I'm Wary Of”

1. 

   Ryan Beale

   June 15, 2009

   Christopher,

   I couldn't agree more. In fact, I'll take it a step further and say that I can't stand it when “those” types of “experts” follow me on Twitter. To position yourself as an expert in any field, there must be some legitimate accomplishments/testimonials behind your work (IMHO).

   Good way to start off the week, with Monday Morning Rant.

   RB

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2. 

   Ryan Beale

   June 15, 2009

   Christopher,

   I couldn't agree more. In fact, I'll take it a step further and say that I can't stand it when “those” types of “experts” follow me on Twitter. To position yourself as an expert in any field, there must be some legitimate accomplishments/testimonials behind your work (IMHO).

   Good way to start off the week, with Monday Morning Rant.

   RB

   Reply
3. 

   meryl333

   June 15, 2009

   People may be sincere in their efforts to lose weight, yet unsuccessful because of weakness. If you trust financial people who are fabulously wealthy, you may be truly trusting a crook. Crusading against foods? “apparent” evidence? What do you mean. Flesh this out & it could be an interesting piece. Good topic.

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4. 

   meryl333

   June 15, 2009

   People may be sincere in their efforts to lose weight, yet unsuccessful because of weakness. If you trust financial people who are fabulously wealthy, you may be truly trusting a crook. Crusading against foods? “apparent” evidence? What do you mean. Flesh this out & it could be an interesting piece. Good topic.

   Reply
5. 

   tmurphy

   June 15, 2009

   The status of expert, like a degree or certification is not an accolade one can or should bestow on oneself. It is not enough to think you have achieved a certain familiarity with a given knowledge base and can thereby claim distinction in that field. One has to prove it in the court of public opinion. Either by complying to known competence of standards in exams or by producing a body of work, deep enough and extensive enough, that others can point to as evidence of competence.

   Expertise is measured by the value others put on one's work, not on one's self-assessment of it.

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6. 

   tmurphy

   June 15, 2009

   The status of expert, like a degree or certification is not an accolade one can or should bestow on oneself. It is not enough to think you have achieved a certain familiarity with a given knowledge base and can thereby claim distinction in that field. One has to prove it in the court of public opinion. Either by complying to known competence of standards in exams or by producing a body of work, deep enough and extensive enough, that others can point to as evidence of competence.

   Expertise is measured by the value others put on one's work, not on one's self-assessment of it.

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7. 

   Stuartfoster

   June 15, 2009

   I think the rebellion against “experts” is limited to the upper echelons of the social media world. I personally hate the term with a passion. However, from an individual with no knowledge about the space…I'd take an expert over a consultant. Wrong? Yes. But it probably will happen 9 times out of 10.

   From my experience, people are far dumber then we give them credit for. If they are willing to believe the garbage being slung, I'll be happy to come in and clean up the mess.

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8. 

   Stuartfoster

   June 15, 2009

   I think the rebellion against “experts” is limited to the upper echelons of the social media world. I personally hate the term with a passion. However, from an individual with no knowledge about the space…I'd take an expert over a consultant. Wrong? Yes. But it probably will happen 9 times out of 10.

   From my experience, people are far dumber then we give them credit for. If they are willing to believe the garbage being slung, I'll be happy to come in and clean up the mess.

   Reply
9. 

   RBeale

   June 15, 2009

   Christopher,

   I couldn't agree more. In fact, I'll take it a step further and say that I can't stand it when “those” types of “experts” follow me on Twitter. To position yourself as an expert in any field, there must be some legitimate accomplishments/testimonials behind your work (IMHO).

   Good way to start off the week, with Monday Morning Rant.

   RB

   Reply
10. 

    meryl333

    June 15, 2009

    People may be sincere in their efforts to lose weight, yet unsuccessful because of weakness. If you trust financial people who are fabulously wealthy, you may be truly trusting a crook. Crusading against foods? “apparent” evidence? What do you mean. Flesh this out & it could be an interesting piece. Good topic.

    Reply
11. 

    Guest

    June 15, 2009

    The status of expert, like a degree or certification is not an accolade one can or should bestow on oneself. It is not enough to think you have achieved a certain familiarity with a given knowledge base and can thereby claim distinction in that field. One has to prove it in the court of public opinion. Either by complying to known competence of standards in exams or by producing a body of work, deep enough and extensive enough, that others can point to as evidence of competence.

    Expertise is measured by the value others put on one's work, not on one's self-assessment of it.

    Reply
12. 

    Stuart Foster

    June 15, 2009

    I think the rebellion against “experts” is limited to the upper echelons of the social media world. I personally hate the term with a passion. However, from an individual with no knowledge about the space…I'd take an expert over a consultant. Wrong? Yes. But it probably will happen 9 times out of 10.

    From my experience, people are far dumber then we give them credit for. If they are willing to believe the garbage being slung, I'll be happy to come in and clean up the mess.

    Reply
13. 

    Mergen from WEBGURU-CO.COM

    July 1, 2009

    Good post! Interesting topic with good timing. There does seem to be plethora of interest in social media lately and combined with economic downturn, many people are becoming experts and consultants. Some follow bad tactics and others truly are just trying to learn and become somewhat of an expert in the area. I guess it all goes back to personal relationships and trust building.

    Best wishes to all the entrepreneurs out there!

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14. 

    Mergen from WEBGURU-CO.COM

    July 1, 2009

    Good post! Interesting topic with good timing. There does seem to be plethora of interest in social media lately and combined with economic downturn, many people are becoming experts and consultants. Some follow bad tactics and others truly are just trying to learn and become somewhat of an expert in the area. I guess it all goes back to personal relationships and trust building.

    Best wishes to all the entrepreneurs out there!

    Reply
15. 

    Mergen from WEBGURU-CO.COM

    July 2, 2009

    Good post! Interesting topic with good timing. There does seem to be plethora of interest in social media lately and combined with economic downturn, many people are becoming experts and consultants. Some follow bad tactics and others truly are just trying to learn and become somewhat of an expert in the area. I guess it all goes back to personal relationships and trust building.

    Best wishes to all the entrepreneurs out there!

    Reply
16. 

    Mergen from WEBGURU-CO.COM

    July 2, 2009

    Good post! Interesting topic with good timing. There does seem to be plethora of interest in social media lately and combined with economic downturn, many people are becoming experts and consultants. Some follow bad tactics and others truly are just trying to learn and become somewhat of an expert in the area. I guess it all goes back to personal relationships and trust building.

    Best wishes to all the entrepreneurs out there!

    Reply