Do you fit the Status Quo?

Ever hear a patient (or not so patient) parent urge a small child to “use your words”? It’s good advice. And not just for those of us snowballing into a temper tantrum. Lately, it seems like many people are using their words. But in a way much different than traditional communications. At a time where social networks are thriving–words, sentences, even punctuation, are becoming this digital world’s currency.

Don’t believe me? I would bet, if you’re reading this blog, that you could name at least 5 of your Facebook friends that take ultimate pride in their daily Status updates. There are whole websites dedicated to the funniest, smartest, most outrageous status’. Maybe you are one of them. I certainly am. There is nothing better than when I can post a quip or half sentence that makes me smile–and if it makes others smile, all the better! If you’re not one of the yet, the Star has some great tips on getting started.

When you think about it, isn’t Friendfeed and twitter close to the equivalent of showing off your bling in the form of links, breaking news or sarcastic banter. “See how smart I am, how funny I can be, watch me count down to my vacation or wedding or ‘Half Birthday’”…

Which frankly, don’t get me started on how annoying countdowns are. How cliché, how pedestrian…;) Because of course with every symbol of status, there are those of us who will tear it apart and judge to no end.

So choose you words carefully, your entire social network is watching…and casting a judging eye.