Comments on: Boomers Aren’t Using Social Networks, And Blogging’s Simply Off The Map.

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:12:49 +0000

I have to wonder how they selected their study population, because this does not fit in with my experience either. If they surveyed boomers who primarily use the computer as a tool for work, I can perhaps see why they drew that conclusion. However, I know many boomers who are embracing social networking — perhaps not so much MySpace and Facebook (which seem to target a much younger audience) but places such as LinkedIn, Ning’s communities, and other more specialized sites.

@cathryn: There is apparently a real spate of ageism cropping up on the Web this summer — this is just the latest example. What is going on???

By: erich christoph-borger

erich christoph-borger — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:40:05 +0000

Hallo und schau mal rein in meinen Sport-Blog

By: Conrad

Conrad — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:52:12 +0000

Considering that there are now so many social networks catering to such a wide range of niches, my biggest problem is finding ones relevant to me and related to my specific interests or product niches. Google seems to be inefficient and returns alot of irrelevant results. A good resource that I use to find them is this search engine for social networking sites.

By: tvnewsbadge

tvnewsbadge — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:25:14 +0000

I agree with your conclusion. As one on the leading edge of the “boomer” generation, I’s shocked how little footprint the “average” folk in my generation have left on the Internet.

Honestly, I just don’t get it, there seems to be tremedous resistance.

Frankly, it makes me angry because these kids weren’t so stone headed when they were youngsters.

I don’t know what happened to them.

TvNB

By: Coleen McCrea Katz

Coleen McCrea Katz — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:35:13 +0000

WRONG! While it is just starting, the “boomers” I know, and yes I am one born in 1959, are starting to join open socials in leaps and bounds! They just have not really discovered the beauty of them as yet. I belong to no less than 4 myself! With children in college and/or living at a distance, this will become the preferred way to stay in touch. I find it much easier to upload photos to one spot and let everyone access them there at their convenience.

By: Boomers and Blogs « Jessie X

Boomers and Blogs « Jessie X — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:44:07 +0000

[...] and Blogs Jump to Comments @Technosailor just sent me a blog post link about Boomers and blogging. Or, better yet: How boomers aren’t adopting social media as much as younger generations. [...]

By: JessieX

JessieX — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:35:50 +0000

Weighing in on generational dynamics and social media use. A GenXer I am, I used Utterz. Turn your speakers on. http://is.gd/13EG