Comments on: The Two-Edged Sword of Web 2.0 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:12:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Note to self - don’t Twitter during the game « Mike’s Musings http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-313573 Note to self - don’t Twitter during the game « Mike’s Musings Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:48:21 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-313573 [...] Tell me if you haven’t heard this before? [...] [...] Tell me if you haven’t heard this before? [...]

]]> By: The Social Web http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-165814 The Social Web Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:27:21 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-165814 [...] “Web Worker Daily  » Blog Archive  The Two-Edged Sword of Web 2.0 «.” Web Worker Daily  . 29 Mar 2007. 26 Aug 2007 <http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/>. [...] [...] “Web Worker Daily  &raquo; Blog Archive  The Two-Edged Sword of Web 2.0 &laquo;.” Web Worker Daily  . 29 Mar 2007. 26 Aug 2007 <http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/>. [...]

]]> By: » The Social Web (Web 2.0: What went wrong?) - Paolo blog: Ramblings on Trust, Reputation, Recommender Systems, Social Software, Free Software, ICT4D and much more http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-160936 » The Social Web (Web 2.0: What went wrong?) - Paolo blog: Ramblings on Trust, Reputation, Recommender Systems, Social Software, Free Software, ICT4D and much more Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:43:30 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-160936 [...] Two-Edged Sword of Web 2.0 «." Web Worker Daily  . 29 Mar 2007. 26 Aug 2007 <http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/>.Mchenry, Robert. "Web 2.0: Hope or Hype? - Britannica Blog." Britannica Blog. 25 Jun [...] [...] Two-Edged Sword of Web 2.0 &laquo;." Web Worker Daily  . 29 Mar 2007. 26 Aug 2007 <http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/>.Mchenry, Robert. "Web 2.0: Hope or Hype? – Britannica Blog." Britannica Blog. 25 Jun [...]

]]> By: Good Advice: Five Steps To Get Yourself In A Mood To Work « Everyday Christianity http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-36094 Good Advice: Five Steps To Get Yourself In A Mood To Work « Everyday Christianity Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:47:43 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-36094 [...] it’s okay to surf the web all day — you’re learning new things and connecting with people, right? — but other days you need to [...] [...] it’s okay to surf the web all day — you’re learning new things and connecting with people, right? — but other days you need to [...]

]]> By: Web 2.0 Hype « jonscottweaver design&communications http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-35550 Web 2.0 Hype « jonscottweaver design&communications Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:27:33 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-35550 [...] The Two Edged Sword of Web 2.0, Web Worker Daily http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/ [...] [...] The Two Edged Sword of Web 2.0, Web Worker Daily http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/ [...]

]]> By: Web Strategy by Jeremiah » Web Strategy Research, A Weekly Roundup http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-33903 Web Strategy by Jeremiah » Web Strategy Research, A Weekly Roundup Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:39:48 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-33903 [...] Social media a time sink in the workplace. Why is this good and bad? Web Worker Daily indicates that Social Media is taking precious time from workers as they connect, share, and goof off. Is this a good thing or bad? For managers and companies, this is a mixed bag. Sharing may be good and even productive, but one has to question the value of some social networking sites (and blogs for that matter). The good news? Since the web is the number one used medium in the workplace, marketers now have a direct access channel to the White Collar and Business class from 9-5 using the web. [...] [...] Social media a time sink in the workplace. Why is this good and bad? Web Worker Daily indicates that Social Media is taking precious time from workers as they connect, share, and goof off. Is this a good thing or bad? For managers and companies, this is a mixed bag. Sharing may be good and even productive, but one has to question the value of some social networking sites (and blogs for that matter). The good news? Since the web is the number one used medium in the workplace, marketers now have a direct access channel to the White Collar and Business class from 9-5 using the web. [...]

]]> By: Gaurav http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-33728 Gaurav Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:02:33 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-33728 "All the work and no play, Made Jack a dull boy." This is one of the most famous sayings I'm hearing since my school days. I think visiting Web 2.0 tools is not an Evil. Even during the working hours, when the pressure mounts, then we need some sort of 'change', and I feel this 'change' is a necessity. As I am working with a software firm on system software, I need to go to Wikipedia, Webopedia, HowStuffsWork etc to get some basic information about the latest technology that are not explained in the traditional computer science books. The another isue that has been touched in the blog is 'discussion of work-related issues on social media sites". I don't think it is dangerous or it will hamper the health of any firm, so far as the topic is not sensitive. There are thousands of discussion forums where people discuss their work releated complicacies. I myself visit such forums from where I can get the solutions of my code releted issues. I would like to put a question also, which of the following two options is good for work? 1) Not visiting the social forums for solutions and struggling for the solutions for long hours. 2) Getting that issue solved in few minutes and moving ahead for the new challenges. I maintain that the Web 2.0 tools are not Evils, simultaneously I am also pretty concerned about the writer's concerns. So, in my analysis after the long discusions with friends, I feel it strongly that 'Self-Restrain' is the solution......the 'Balance' is the answer. “All the work and no play,
Made Jack a dull boy.”
This is one of the most famous sayings I’m hearing since my school days. I think visiting Web 2.0 tools is not an Evil. Even during the working hours, when the pressure mounts, then we need some sort of ‘change’, and I feel this ‘change’ is a necessity. As I am working with a software firm on system software, I need to go to Wikipedia, Webopedia, HowStuffsWork etc to get some basic information about the latest technology that are not explained in the traditional computer science books.
The another isue that has been touched in the blog is ‘discussion of work-related issues on social media sites”. I don’t think it is dangerous or it will hamper the health of any firm, so far as the topic is not sensitive. There are thousands of discussion forums where people discuss their work releated complicacies. I myself visit such forums from where I can get the solutions of my code releted issues. I would like to put a question also, which of the following two options is good for work?
1) Not visiting the social forums for solutions and struggling for the solutions for long hours.
2) Getting that issue solved in few minutes and moving ahead for the new challenges.

I maintain that the Web 2.0 tools are not Evils, simultaneously I am also pretty concerned about the writer’s concerns. So, in my analysis after the long discusions with friends, I feel it strongly that ‘Self-Restrain’ is the solution……the ‘Balance’ is the answer.

]]> By: Keithpeter http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-33478 Keithpeter Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:56:18 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-33478 As a teacher, I have guaranteed time away from the Internet feeds with students. I have just had to advise a young adult to seek counselling for computer addiction - SecondLife - for the first time in a 20 year stint. Perhaps we need to be teaching task focus skills and time management instead of blocking most Web 2.0 sites in Colleges. Any suggestions for topics/skills to teach? As a teacher, I have guaranteed time away from the Internet feeds with students. I have just had to advise a young adult to seek counselling for computer addiction – SecondLife – for the first time in a 20 year stint.

Perhaps we need to be teaching task focus skills and time management instead of blocking most Web 2.0 sites in Colleges.

Any suggestions for topics/skills to teach?

]]> By: omgh http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-33276 omgh Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:08:46 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-33276 43% of office workers access social media sites from their work computers several times a day myspace rocks lol 43% of office workers access social media sites from their work computers several times a day

myspace rocks
lol

]]> By: Best of Feeds - 20 links - blog, development, programming, blogging, technology, hightech « //engtech http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32985 Best of Feeds - 20 links - blog, development, programming, blogging, technology, hightech « //engtech Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:30:24 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32985 [...] [GTD] The Two-Edged Sword of Web 2.0 « (webworkerdaily.com, 23 saves) [...] [...] [GTD] The Two-Edged Sword of Web 2.0 « (webworkerdaily.com, 23 saves) [...]

]]> By: paralleldivergence http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32734 paralleldivergence Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:20:24 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32734 There's a lot more problems that time wasting with web 2.0 sites. Have a read of this extension article: http://paralleldivergence.com/2006/10/28/the-trouble-with-web-20/ There’s a lot more problems that time wasting with web 2.0 sites. Have a read of this extension article: http://paralleldivergence.com/2006/10/28/the-trouble-with-web-20/

]]> By: Bob Morris http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32614 Bob Morris Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:05:22 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32614 Go to the apps you want when you want to, don't leave them all running popping up in your face all day long. It works for me. Go to the apps you want when you want to, don’t leave them all running popping up in your face all day long. It works for me.

]]> By: Useful links for 30 March | Gino Cosme http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32490 Useful links for 30 March | Gino Cosme Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:34:11 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32490 [...] 43% of employees access Web 2.0 sites - A new survey by Clearswift confirms that today’s employees are using Web 2.0 sites multiple times during the work day. [...] [...] 43% of employees access Web 2.0 sites – A new survey by Clearswift confirms that today’s employees are using Web 2.0 sites multiple times during the work day. [...]

]]> By: Chris http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32380 Chris Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:53:52 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32380 Here is a refreshing switch, a Web 2.0 Tool that will actually increase productivity! For all you business travelers out there, I encourage you to test drive www.tripsync.com Its a fee Web 2.0 travel booking tool that allows you to book, manage and change your travel plans right through Outlook. There is a great demo on the site and you can book and hold your reservation without paying for it for up to 24 hours. Here is a refreshing switch, a Web 2.0 Tool that will actually increase productivity!

For all you business travelers out there, I encourage you to test drive http://www.tripsync.com Its a fee Web 2.0 travel booking tool that allows you to book, manage and change your travel plans right through Outlook. There is a great demo on the site and you can book and hold your reservation without paying for it for up to 24 hours.

]]> By: The Big Secret’s Out (I Guess): People Use the Internet at Work ¦ Online Media Cultist http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32210 The Big Secret’s Out (I Guess): People Use the Internet at Work ¦ Online Media Cultist Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:45:23 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32210 [...] Worker Daily (which uses the coolest Soviet-looking font ever in its header) provides some good and practical tips for laying off the ADD-vortex of the Internet, including setting aside blocks of time for e-mail, [...] [...] Worker Daily (which uses the coolest Soviet-looking font ever in its header) provides some good and practical tips for laying off the ADD-vortex of the Internet, including setting aside blocks of time for e-mail, [...]

]]> By: Bob Walsh http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32127 Bob Walsh Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:10:01 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/29/the-two-edged-sword-of-web-20/#comment-32127 Excellent post - I use a large display digital timer to block my day into 48/12 work hours (48 minutes work, 12 minutes slack). It's a very sustainable approach to both concentrating on getting serious work done and limiting interaction on the web. (<a> GTD SOP#2</a>) Excellent post – I use a large display digital timer to block my day into 48/12 work hours (48 minutes work, 12 minutes slack). It’s a very sustainable approach to both concentrating on getting serious work done and limiting interaction on the web. ( GTD SOP#2)

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