Comments on: Social Media Makes Your Favorite Places Matter Even More

By: Melinda Blau

Melinda Blau — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:36:05 +0000

Thanks Jason and Joe, for these posts. It gives me more food for thought for the article I’m working on for the Psychotherapy Networkers about “The Relationship Revolution.” My point is that no matter where you are on the social media continuum–from novice to expert–everyone is affected. We’ve become so much more aware of people’s interdependence and rightfully view connection as a basic human need, right up htere with hunger and thirst. Cafes and other “being spaces”are a way to slake your thirst for coffee and companionship!

By: Jason Simon

Jason Simon — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:04:21 +0000

@Joe McCarthy I wrote the blog post before learning about the coffee party; I thought a little extra push might help. It seems that by checking-in, a person is making him or herself vulnerable, open to a response, whatever it may be. It can be perceived as an invitation to a conversation. I’m going to test this tomorrow, introduce myself to whomever also checks into the the coffee shops I visit.

@Jeanna Barrett No problem. A cup of coffee near your place sounds good to me. Would love to chat more about Whrrl and I have some interesting “check-in” stories to share.

@Veronica Sopher Thank you! I’ll be going to a few coffee shops tomorrow, so expect to see the tip.

By: Joe McCarthy

Joe McCarthy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:23:56 +0000

Ah yes, I enjoyed [recording on Whrrl] our meeting at Starbucks - Rose Hill. Your tip regarding "Don't just stand there. Say something" combined with the coffeeshop context reminds me of the story you retweeted about Coffee Party, With a Taste for Civic Participation, Is Added to the Political Menu. The Coffee Party motto is "Wake up and stand up" ... to which I might add "speak up" ... and perhaps even "listen up", an increasingly rare phenomenon in politics.

By: Jeanna Barrett

Jeanna Barrett — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:57:52 +0000

Hi Jason,
Thanks for mentioning Whrrl! You’re right – location is stretching the limits of “social media” even further. It’s so exciting to see it all unfold. I’m enjoying seeing you on Whrrl. Perhaps sometime here soon, we can find ourselves in the same neighborhood, and share a cup of coffee.

By: Veronica Sopher

Veronica Sopher — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:51:10 +0000

Jason — Fantastic post! So glad you enjoyed SMC Seattle’s education session on LBS. I love the tip you’ll be leaving at coffee shops! Hope to check in at the same spot soon!