I would have to agree. It probably also goes beyond social media to whatever is next.

These are fast-moving days my friend.

I agree and disagree with you.

If you’re going to make a statement like this, the paper bag becomes representative of much more than a delivery mechanism. It’s an important statement and demonstration of intent.

I truly believe the name is not appropriate and may also be representative of how big companies are looking at social media in general. Trust me, we all know their intentions are good, and I’m not here to take anything away from them.

There are lessons to be learned in all of this…bottom line is that it’s bigger than the blogosphere and that should be the council’s focus.

BTW, I love the SMNR, so no worries there.

As for their name, I think this is really more of a networking group of peers than a definitive standards group. Still, I think their discussion will broaden to more than just blogs organically. I also don’t think that they will shut out outside voices, it seems to me that they are just trying to be clear about whom they will serve.

My 2 cents anyway. Maybe I will have to eat my words later, but I see this as a good sign. Big companies are mainstreaming social media.