Many people focus on why they are online and simply assume that most others are doing the same thing. A recent post on a Facebook group confirmed this fact.
There was a post on a “friend add me” group stating that this person was unhappy with the group because the friends they added through the group did not join their game application. For whatever reason they assumed that all the open networkers were going to join in on the game they liked to play and boost their level in the game. The creator of the group responded with an honest answer “I only offered a group to help you get new friends; I did not promise they would give you more power in your game”.
Others try to convert the social network into a no cost product website or information site and direct people there expecting that they are on this social network to shop or start a business. Again, most people’s response is to disconnect.
What is missing is the other persons why. Why are they here?
Determining their why is a little more complicated then joining an add-me site. Here are a couple of ways that will help determine their why.
First create or join a group on the subject and invite your friends to that group. If the person who was looking to make friends that play the game application had done this they would have a better shot of finding others with the same interest.
The same is true for a type of product. Setting up a general group based on the type of product or system is a great way to attract people interested in that type of product.
In both circumstances expect the competition to join in with their point of view, it is all part of the open online environment.
The one thing that is great about social networking is your ability to connect with people, a few each day, and find those who share your interests and goals. It just takes a little time each day and a commitment to meet new people.
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