Monthly Archives: October 2009

What type of Social Networking animal are you?

Just a bit of fun for this instalment – all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. (Sorry… is that Jackism or is it being Jackist?)

I have listed eleven possible SN characters this month based on animals. Please add more or feel free to amend the descriptions. I will not censor contributions (but will edit offensive language or inappropriate suggestions).

I’ll repost a consolidated list in November. And whoever my wife thinks has made the best contribution will get a FREE bottle of Champagne from us, anywhere in the world, so Americans don’t bottle out!

Do I have high hopes? Of course I do! Let’s make the list definitive, if it doesn’t achieve a Wiki entry I’ll be really disappointed. It’s up to us… Please distribute the link across your social networks.

  1. Owls – good sources for advise and wisdom
  2. Parrots – only pass on links or repeat what others say
  3. Rabbits – only purpose is to offer sex online
  4. Foxes – networkers with a hidden agenda
  5. Vultures – prey on the vulnerable through scams and cons
  6. Meercats – self-appointed police, report abuse & online dangers
  7. Puppy Dogs – desperate for any kind of friends or online connections
  8. Hyenas – only in it for the laugh
  9. Gorillas – those who indulge in cyber-bullying
  10. Elephants – individuals who remember where everything is online
  11. Tigers – always up for a fight or debate

Please respond with your ideas through this blog so I can keep it all together. It would be a difficult to track everything through LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, etc.

Thanks and have fun!