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I spent an excellent 50 minutes of my weekend listening to this Podcast from Uncle Dave and Uncle Mike: Laurel Papworth, Social Networking Strategist

Laurel and I had breakfast to catch up on similar topics in March this year: http://www.on10.net/Blogs/nhodge/the-geek-stories-online-communities-citizen-journalism/

The podcast is a more insightful conversation with Laurel, an expert in Social networks and more importantly, online communities.

Discussion points from the conversation:

• Online identities. Sustainability and security of identity.  What happens when the social network service falters? Web 2.0 bust up impact digital identity. Part of identity.
• Mike Seyfang referred to a podcast containing a comment from NetAlert. “Trash your online identity, and get a new one.” which goes completely counter to research (ref: danah boyd)
• Social networking architectures. Whilst not directly related, there are some enterprise level thinkers getting into this space.
• Call out to me for Microsoft PopFly. Heard it loud and clear, Laurel!
• Market of ideas. Community is the new Brand.
• Museums: use SMS to vote for the coolest dead thing.
• WebJam and AUReMIX07 promo from Laurel and Mike Seyfang
• 4th Sector Society. eg: Country town farmers getting together when the cows get out. Community contributions to the greater good.