tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post1949688206397166195..comments2023-10-11T10:57:26.122-04:00Comments on Gil The Jenius: TEDx San Juan: Giovanni Rodríguez - Part OneGCSchmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735900094879466498noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-68898855129168910992012-02-25T16:20:52.808-04:002012-02-25T16:20:52.808-04:00It's never pleasant to be criticized publicly,...It's never pleasant to be criticized publicly, but I do appreciate the candor. I'd rather know what people think. Social media allows that to happen, and it's one reason I have chosen this vocation.<br /><br />Re: going over the allotted time, I was surprised to learn that. But you are right, Raul. I spoke with one of the conference organizers, and he confirmed that. No one to blame here but me. All I can say is that it had nothing to do with lack of respect for the audience. More to do with lack of sleep, I am sure. But I can see how it may have come off as disrespectful or ungracious. I apologize for that.<br /><br />As for the content, I am sad that it may have come off as a commercial for LATISM or any of the other projects I am working on. Really was not meant that way. My talk was about my personal journey as a communications consultant and how the journey has helped me discover real causes and real people who are genuinely interested in helping Latinos help themselves, not telling them what to do. I did not speak about Puerto Ricans in social media not because I do not honor their efforts -- I do -- but because I am not yet a part of that community and only wanted to speak about what I know. But since then, a number of Puerto Ricans on the island have reached out and are helping me find a way to give back. It's a huge gift, and I am grateful for it. Hope we can continue talking.Giovanni Rodriguezhttp://blogs.forbes.com/giovannirodriguez/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-45148269779584700542012-02-25T14:26:33.951-04:002012-02-25T14:26:33.951-04:00Gil,
I guess the Social Media scene should be se...Gil, <br /><br />I guess the Social Media scene should be seen as global not only to focus on the interest of one side or the other. I guess creating groups and awards can divide instead of uniting. <br /><br />Overall maybe it is might fault since I identify with a cause not with groups of people (who in many occasions act like they are after a cause but they are more into themselves getting something out of the effort). <br /><br />I have had so many bad experiences with some people in those organizations I rather stay away from them and not mention them much less promote them. <br /><br />Maybe we can sit down and finally meet in person and talk about a few of these issues and how we can create awareness on possible causes.Raúl Colónhttp://raulcolon.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-30375274975971279262012-02-25T13:42:44.899-04:002012-02-25T13:42:44.899-04:00Raúl, I agree that Giovanni did go over his allott...Raúl, I agree that Giovanni did go over his allotted time, by quite a bit. I didn't sense he was pushing LATISM over everything else, but he did mention it in several ways. I think Giovanni's possible "blind spot" about what's happening in PR is due more to his not having been to the Island in decades than to willful ignorance. And although I'm one of the first to stand up and say "Hey! What about Us here?", I don't see that Our social media scene is all that significant to national interests, or that We actually strive to become part of that conversation. <br /><br />Now on that, I might be wrong because I am not a social media swimmer; in that sense, I'm more of a dragonfly (flitting above the water, sometimes dipping into it...to bite something.) Giovanni spoke about what he knows and does in his environment and I feel it is up to Us to educate him on what's going on in Our environment (which We both see as separate.) We also have to educate him and others on what can be done here and from here in terms of social media leveraging.<br /><br />As for Latino organizations "up there," I agree they are a mess. Maybe it's Our perspective, because We are citizens, but most Latino organizations tend to focus on immigration issues that mean nothing to Us (except to slam Dominicans every once in a while.) I don't see any organization truly pushing Puerto Rican issues, except status and welfare benefits. Again, I might be wrong: I'm not an expert in this area. But since We see a problem--and I know you're not the only one to see this--then it's up to Us to do something positive about it.<br /><br />So here's My initial contribution: help Me identify what is going on locally and nationally that deserves more attention. In essence, point Me in what you feel is the right direction and I'll take off like a guided missile. I'm certain to hit several targets head-on and maybe uncover some new things We can all benefit from.<br /><br />Thanks!GCSchmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735900094879466498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-58182813893452386862012-02-25T13:01:10.942-04:002012-02-25T13:01:10.942-04:00Gil,
I usually agree with you on many aspects bu...Gil, <br /><br />I usually agree with you on many aspects but here. I think Gio did a terrible job at bringing any substance or anything that could be useful during his Ted Talk. <br /><br />Like others that call themselves Social Media Experts which is a term that on most occasions applies to people who forget about the aspects of social like caring about those around you and supporting their efforts. <br /><br />I have interacted on very few times online with Gio and I don't know him. But on the other side I have to say that he took more time on stage than what alloted and made more of a sales pitch of Latism than actual value I could get ouf of his speech. <br /><br />Instead of looking for a way of leveraging what is being done here he was trying to push the mess that most so called latino organizations have in the U.S. trying to control Social Media. <br /><br />Which is not controllable. <br /><br />If you don't live on the Island or have not been in touch with it and then choose to give priority to what is happening on the outside without evaluating what happens here then I certainly have no admiration for you.Raul Colónhttp://raulcolon.netnoreply@blogger.com