Comments on Dickie's Blog: The Social Media Train Journey - What to do Once Y...

The train analogy is perfect. None of us is in con...

2010-02-05T06:04:50.891-08:00

The train analogy is perfect. None of us is in control of the train, but we must make sure we're on the right one.

Special Agent Bosher, hi there! I can just see yo...

2010-01-19T07:15:52.550-08:00

Special Agent Bosher, hi there!

I can just see you on the DJ decks looking cool as ever!

:-)

There are sure to be some perfect tracks for our Social Media Train!

Follow you, Follow me - Genesis
I will Follow You - Phil Collins

How weird that both of those feature Phil Collins. I think if Twitter had been around 20 years ago, Phil Collins would definitely have been in the buffet car with us!!

LOL!

Hi Peter, I know what you mean! The tables are fa...

2010-01-19T07:12:36.841-08:00

Hi Peter,

I know what you mean! The tables are fairly sparse on this train!

Hi Nick, Thanks for commenting. You and the othe...

2010-01-19T07:11:56.412-08:00

Hi Nick,

Thanks for commenting.

You and the others are now listed.

:-)

Hi Dickie, Just trying to find a table in the car ...

2010-01-16T10:27:10.788-08:00

Hi Dickie,
Just trying to find a table in the car to park my ....

I'd love to be on the list. I'd also like to sugg...

2010-01-16T10:01:18.187-08:00

I'd love to be on the list.

I'd also like to suggest two others:
@JoelComm - Joel Comm
@LinkedInExpert - Viveka Von Rosen

-Nick
@ImNickArmstrong

Woot woot! Now we have all of the essential ingred...

2010-01-16T08:34:18.644-08:00

Woot woot! Now we have all of the essential ingredients...gorgeous people, excellent conversation, @GabrielleNYC on the cocktails...I'll set up the decks and get this party started!

Bring on Feb 26!!

Great post - As for "the social scene on a plane" ...

2010-01-16T06:39:00.883-08:00

Great post - As for "the social scene on a plane" have you never hung out at the bar on a Virgin Atlantic flight? I'd be happy to mix the Martinis!

Gemma, Oh yes indeedy; you know you are. And how...

2010-01-16T04:48:51.362-08:00

Gemma,
Oh yes indeedy; you know you are.

And how silly of me to miss flying off the mode of transport list! I like the idea of flying but I guess the social scene on a plane might be slightly trickier!

Thanks Ann, your comment made me smile :-)

2010-01-16T04:45:36.970-08:00

Thanks Ann, your comment made me smile :-)

Ah, Im in such great company. And if we're discus...

2010-01-16T03:53:47.200-08:00

Ah, Im in such great company.

And if we're discussing mode of transport .. Im flying baby!

Hi Dickie Great post, love your concept of the bu...

2010-01-16T03:50:16.178-08:00

Hi Dickie

Great post, love your concept of the buffet car, although I do wish they looked like your first picture nowadays, looks like so much fun.

Think you have made some great salient points. You are absolutely right, it is about contributing and participating and not broadcasting that's what makes it so fascinating!

There is a light at the end of the tunnel and its not the social media train coming the other way!

Thanks Bernie. I totally agree: "Getting the me...

2010-01-16T03:42:36.588-08:00

Thanks Bernie.

I totally agree:
"Getting the message home to the business community in 2010 about the powerful value of Listening [and Contributing] on Twitter and its huge potential as a business resource will be an interesting journey to watch."

2010 feels like it's going to be a very good year, especailly now we've finally got rid of the snow.
I love your idea of a Social Media Bullet train - hope it's not too fast though - I want to enjoy the journey and my G&T!

(Actually scratch that; my hhangover headache has just reminded me I'm not drinking again!) Better make mine an orange juice :-(

Neville, the Clue Train looks fascinating. I shall...

2010-01-16T03:39:15.660-08:00

Neville, the Clue Train looks fascinating. I shall be adding it to my reading list. Thanks you.

Thanks Chris and thanks for your tweets too. :)

2010-01-16T03:38:33.217-08:00

Thanks Chris and thanks for your tweets too. :)

Jacob, I've told the maitre de in the buffet car t...

2010-01-16T03:37:54.326-08:00

Jacob, I've told the maitre de in the buffet car to let you in!

I'll see you in the bar soon! :-)

clearly written and simple to follow advice. It's ...

2010-01-15T11:31:55.737-08:00

clearly written and simple to follow advice. It's really important for people to heed the part about 'LISTEN". More can be gained, learned and understood through listening to the crowd.
Only then can you truly engage and collaborate with the community you want and need.
Love the Know-Like-Trust part: three simple words but if followed will give so much back.

perhaps @lesanto, the official #likeminds blogger ...

2010-01-15T10:50:36.828-08:00

perhaps @lesanto, the official #likeminds blogger ought to be on that buffet car list...

I am like so totally shocked that I am not on this...

2010-01-15T10:37:17.954-08:00

I am like so totally shocked that I am not on this list? You haven't heard of me? Dude! I'm like this killer social media expert guru guy. Who the hell is this Chris Brogan fellow or Olivier Blanchard (he sounds evil). Add me at once or I shall write a horrible blog post about you and everyone you have ever been in contact with or have done business with, you heathen! :)

You paint a compelling picture, Dickie. Of course...

2010-01-15T10:23:47.158-08:00

You paint a compelling picture, Dickie.

Of course it's a train!

Hi Dickie, Great to be joining you in the Buffet ...

2010-01-15T09:38:52.360-08:00

Hi Dickie,
Great to be joining you in the Buffet Car and also the guys in the #likeminds Twitter carriage [roll on Feb 26 2010!]. Love the train analogy and agree that it needs to be a train where you can set the destination to Social Media nirvana! Getting the message home to the business community in 2010 about the powerful value of Listening [and Contributing] on Twitter and its huge potential as a business resource will be an interesting journey to watch. Hopefully, it will be more of a Bullet Train journey and less of a stuttery Eurostar journey in the wrong kind and temperature of December snow!
see you soon in the Buffet Car for a few G&Ts!

Thanks Scott. I love being in the buffet car with ...

2010-01-14T14:27:59.825-08:00

Thanks Scott. I love being in the buffet car with you too. Drinking gin and tonics and wondering where we're going to end up!

I take your point of disagreement - and actually I don't disagree! :-)

That's the beauty of Social Media - we can embark on the journey by whichever mode of transport we wish!

You drive where you want to go.
Some will take a cruise.
Some will cycle - to save the planet.
Some might run or walk - Olivier will swim; cycle and run! ;-)

I don't think the transport method matters. I personally love my train analogy plus I get to eat and drink in the buffet car with loads of movers and shakers. If I drove I'd have to keep both hands on the wheel and I couldn't fit all the movers and shakers in!

Drive safe my friend and I'll see you at the destination when you get there. I think you might get there first - if you do, I'll meet you in the bar. Please make mine a double!

is it Feb 26th yet? Like Minds 2010

Dickie! I love being in the buffet car with you! ...

2010-01-14T14:18:50.337-08:00

Dickie!

I love being in the buffet car with you!

On point of disagreement - it's not a train. We're driving to where we want to go!!! :-)

S

Trey, You're welcome; thanks you taking time out t...

2010-01-14T06:36:05.237-08:00

Trey,
You're welcome; thanks you taking time out to add your comment.

Thank you Dickie! Listen, Contribute, Know, Like,...

2010-01-14T05:31:18.906-08:00

Thank you Dickie!

Listen, Contribute, Know, Like, Trust: fantastic formula. Listening is indeed the engine that moves that train!