Comments on: Connecting Isn’t Easy

By: VidCon and the YouTube Community « .:: phampants

VidCon and the YouTube Community « .:: phampants — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:30:52 +0000

[...] the YouTube community, it caught each of us off guard. (Read the VidCon reactions from Ashley, Jenn and Nico). What got me was how alive, present and tangible the YouTube community. [...]

By: Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:48:47 +0000

I’m glad you had a good time. A lot of people don’t get it, but it’s true that you can make amazing connections over the internet.

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:49:28 +0000

Pham and I were having a conversation about the mediocrity and audience pleasing of some bloggers. The blogs I have continued to follow are the people who are really themselves in their posts, they don’t try to please and audience or succumb to what is popular. I love the quote “authenticity is hard work” because it is! Putting yourself out there and not hiding behind what is trendy or more commonly done is difficult even on the Internet.

Great post! So jealous that you & Pham hung out.

By: VidCon 2010 – In Pictures « .:: phampants

VidCon 2010 – In Pictures « .:: phampants — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:57:05 +0000

[...] ZeFrank, one of the most amazing, influential & brilliant person that ever lived. Anyone who make vlogs now or makes videos, you’re paying tribute to him. He started it all and is the grandfather of vlogging. He is the pioneer of online video. If you want to know what amazing things ZeFrank spoke at the keynote of VidCon, you can read it in Ashley’s post. [...]

By: Emily Jane

Emily Jane — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:28:28 +0000

I’m not gonna lie and say I’m not ALL sorts of jealous you got to hang out with those guys and that they got to hang out with YOU… but I loved this post. “These connections we can build on the internet are amazing, especially, as Ze said, for those of us who aren’t particularly good at building them in real life.” So true. And “authenticity is hard work” – as much of an oxymoron as that should be, it’s equally as true. It’s not hard to be genuine. The hard part comes with being comfortable doing so and freeing yourself of worrying about what other people are thinking. And caring. :)

By: nicopolitan

nicopolitan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:21:34 +0000

Awesome summary – I might have to ask to borrow/quote some of this for a report I’m writing on this event. An interest in how people connect was why I decided to pursue a career in social media in the first place, and this conference definitely taught me things I did not expect to learn, authenticity being hard work and screen-gazing as a true connection among them.

And for the record, Sam Adams beers DO taste like pretzels. ;)

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:59:44 +0000

Great weekend wrap-up! Seriously!

You’re bunches of fun to hang out with. We need to do this more often. Seriously.

By: phampants

phampants — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:12:06 +0000

I’m so happy you went and I finally got to meet and hang out with you. This weekend was the most fun I had in awhile.

Ze was right, connecting isn’t easy but one thing I keep on learning is that even though we have only connected online, when finally meeting that someone in person, the connection transfer quickly to real life. I’ve experienced that from you, KatieBlogs, Jenn and so many other bloggers/YouTubers. The foundation has been pre-planted; we just need to get over our fears and insecurities. Once that’s done, we’re able to enjoy each other’s company. At least that’s how I felt because I was truly nervous in meeting you. I was nervous in what you thought about me and if I would be what you expected. But once I realized that I should be myself, I started to have fun and enjoyed my wonderful company. Ze was right again that authenticity is hard work because we always want to put on our best face. We forget a lot; I know I do. And when we remember to be authentic, that’s when we really shine.

Thanks for a great weekend.

By: Herding Cats

Herding Cats — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:56:38 +0000

I could tell you were having an amazing time just by reading your tweets :)