http://robzand.disqus.com/enWed, 23 Jul 2008 14:06:13 -0000http://www.robzand.com/blog/tweetup-topic-ideas#comment-978908Monetization is not always fun, but it is a worthy topic for discussion. How will trying to lasso these tools to increase profits, "ROI", and other such terms, make them lame? What ways could companies gracefully enter the conversation without being lame? We've already seen some examples from the client support realm and there is a quote from a Dell employee regarding many millions they made as a result of joining the conversation as humans and not marketers. There are also plenty of examples of how not to join the fray. What are the factors that will determine lameness-to-coolness spectrum?jpricelessWed, 23 Jul 2008 14:06:13 -0000http://www.robzand.com/blog/tweetup-topic-ideas#comment-978401I definitely like the first topic. I think the second one is important, but I've never really adopted RSS, as I've consciously avoided information overload on my quasi-personal time... but maybe mine is an interesting case study anyway, as I have always depended on my networks (including in forums, discussion threads -- not just twitter and WOM) to guide me to what's important. Not to mention my own tendency to nose into research about whatever's on my mind (active v. passive?). As far as the facebook design goes -- I barely noticed, as I don't care about facebook anymore :-). <br><br>Other topics? Would it make sense to talk about "where's aarf in all this?" That is, aarf as a generic corporation, as well as our own employer.<br><br>Location: I'll get back to you. Coming up blank.<br><br>P.S. there's a chance I may get pulled into working late. Will keep y'all posted.RuthWed, 23 Jul 2008 13:32:55 -0000