YES! This is what social networking is all about. Someone creates a site that is user to user and the user gets a share in calling the shots. It’s not a free for all and there are boundaries with this move but I’m encouraged to see Facebook take this bold and transparent step.
Here’s a little bit from the article online which you can read HERE.
Users had complained that it appeared Facebook was claiming ownership of their data – even if they delete their accounts.
The founder said: “We do not own user data, they [users] own it. We never intended to give that impression and feel really bad that we did.”
Facebook has announced a new set of governing principles and rights and responsibilities.
Under the changes, users will be able to first comment and then potentially vote on future changes to the documents.
Facebook will enact a vote on changes to its governance when more than 7,000 comments have been made by users on a topic.
Mr Zuckerberg told BBC News: “We think that is pretty reasonable.
“We have designed the votes so a small minority of users cannot create a binding election.”
Facebook is the largest social network in the world, with more than 175 million users.
This is a great example of the kind of thinking we teach at LifeWork 2.0. If you aren’t willing to be transparent enough to listen to the voice of your client or fan and in this case FB’s users, then you will lose out every time with your audience. Your audience will eventually go where they are heard and communicated with. This is what it means to ENGAGE your audience, your fan base, your clients. Listening and responding with action builds your followers and builds their trust in you.
Are there times you feel like you weren’t listening and you could have responded in a way that would have worked better? If so, don’t let the status quo keep you from engaging in a way that makes sense and seems natural.
Go for it… it’s your choice, your career and your online reputation☺
03/03/2009
Social Media