Comments on: My Concerns about TweetPsych http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/ Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:31:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: TweetPsych - Generally Thinking http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-276 TweetPsych - Generally Thinking Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:22:21 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-276 [...] Profiling”, in my opinion, because that can give people the wrong idea!  For example, Tyler Hayes, a media consultant and blogger from Minneapolis, says of TweetPsych: “Ahh… the day has [...] [...] Profiling”, in my opinion, because that can give people the wrong idea!  For example, Tyler Hayes, a media consultant and blogger from Minneapolis, says of TweetPsych: “Ahh… the day has [...]

]]> By: Putting Cool Ahead of Science: TweetPsych | World of Psychology http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Putting Cool Ahead of Science: TweetPsych | World of Psychology Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:04:11 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-45 [...] can read additional concerns of TweetPsych by Tyler Hayes here.) Dr. John Grohol is the CEO and founder of Psych Central and has been writing about mental health [...] [...] can read additional concerns of TweetPsych by Tyler Hayes here.) Dr. John Grohol is the CEO and founder of Psych Central and has been writing about mental health [...]

]]> By: Tyler Hayes http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-581 Tyler Hayes Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:31:54 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-581 Love those thoughts in your 3rd paragraph Mike! If only we all knew more about these linguistic assessment tools ;) I'm sure they're very good at what they do, but I imagine no matter what it's still a tough nut to crack.<br><br>Also, interesting final thought Mike. I often hold that stance about opt-in as well, but I hadn't even considered how it applies to people potentially scrutinizing our tweets and/or profiling us psychologically.<br><br>Totally agree with you on the strength of "worrying" by the way ;) That's the difference between concerns and accusations/anger I suppose (or something alone those lines). Love those thoughts in your 3rd paragraph Mike! If only we all knew more about these linguistic assessment tools ;) I'm sure they're very good at what they do, but I imagine no matter what it's still a tough nut to crack.

Also, interesting final thought Mike. I often hold that stance about opt-in as well, but I hadn't even considered how it applies to people potentially scrutinizing our tweets and/or profiling us psychologically.

Totally agree with you on the strength of “worrying” by the way ;) That's the difference between concerns and accusations/anger I suppose (or something alone those lines).

]]> By: Mike Mahoney http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-580 Mike Mahoney Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:07:16 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-580 "Pop psychology" worries aside, it's an interesting tool, if for nothing else to open up ones eyes to how others might see them. <br><br>Professional journalists and writers largely bash bloggers because bloggers make them less relevant. And most professional writers also blog. <br><br>I worry about the relevancy of the data that the profiles are based on; Twitter is by definition very immediate. Language evolves rapidly, especially in social media. As soon as a catchphrase or buzzword catches on it's over. Is the algorithm correctly interpreting the language? And does it account for local dialects and phrases? A word might mean one thing in New York and another in Atlanta. And something completely different in London. <br><br>If course, to be "worried" is strong. Social media is opt-in. If you don't want someone analyzing you, don't Tweet or use Facebook. “Pop psychology” worries aside, it's an interesting tool, if for nothing else to open up ones eyes to how others might see them.

Professional journalists and writers largely bash bloggers because bloggers make them less relevant. And most professional writers also blog.

I worry about the relevancy of the data that the profiles are based on; Twitter is by definition very immediate. Language evolves rapidly, especially in social media. As soon as a catchphrase or buzzword catches on it's over. Is the algorithm correctly interpreting the language? And does it account for local dialects and phrases? A word might mean one thing in New York and another in Atlanta. And something completely different in London.

If course, to be “worried” is strong. Social media is opt-in. If you don't want someone analyzing you, don't Tweet or use Facebook.

]]> By: Tyler Hayes http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-582 Tyler Hayes Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:35:40 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-582 Forgive me if I'm confused here, but it seems to me like we're agreeing then :) Forgive me if I'm confused here, but it seems to me like we're agreeing then :)

]]> By: Tyler Hayes http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Tyler Hayes Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:31:54 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-44 Love those thoughts in your 3rd paragraph Mike! If only we all knew more about these linguistic assessment tools ;) I'm sure they're very good at what they do, but I imagine no matter what it's still a tough nut to crack.<br><br>Also, interesting final thought Mike. I often hold that stance about opt-in as well, but I hadn't even considered how it applies to people potentially scrutinizing our tweets and/or profiling us psychologically.<br><br>Totally agree with you on the strength of "worrying" by the way ;) That's the difference between concerns and accusations/anger I suppose (or something alone those lines). Love those thoughts in your 3rd paragraph Mike! If only we all knew more about these linguistic assessment tools ;) I'm sure they're very good at what they do, but I imagine no matter what it's still a tough nut to crack.

Also, interesting final thought Mike. I often hold that stance about opt-in as well, but I hadn't even considered how it applies to people potentially scrutinizing our tweets and/or profiling us psychologically.

Totally agree with you on the strength of “worrying” by the way ;) That's the difference between concerns and accusations/anger I suppose (or something alone those lines).

]]> By: Mike Mahoney http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Mike Mahoney Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:07:16 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-43 "Pop psychology" worries aside, it's an interesting tool, if for nothing else to open up ones eyes to how others might see them. <br><br>Professional journalists and writers largely bash bloggers because bloggers make them less relevant. And most professional writers also blog. <br><br>I worry about the relevancy of the data that the profiles are based on; Twitter is by definition very immediate. Language evolves rapidly, especially in social media. As soon as a catchphrase or buzzword catches on it's over. Is the algorithm correctly interpreting the language? And does it account for local dialects and phrases? A word might mean one thing in New York and another in Atlanta. And something completely different in London. <br><br>If course, to be "worried" is strong. Social media is opt-in. If you don't want someone analyzing you, don't Tweet or use Facebook. “Pop psychology” worries aside, it's an interesting tool, if for nothing else to open up ones eyes to how others might see them.

Professional journalists and writers largely bash bloggers because bloggers make them less relevant. And most professional writers also blog.

I worry about the relevancy of the data that the profiles are based on; Twitter is by definition very immediate. Language evolves rapidly, especially in social media. As soon as a catchphrase or buzzword catches on it's over. Is the algorithm correctly interpreting the language? And does it account for local dialects and phrases? A word might mean one thing in New York and another in Atlanta. And something completely different in London.

If course, to be “worried” is strong. Social media is opt-in. If you don't want someone analyzing you, don't Tweet or use Facebook.

]]> By: Tyler Hayes http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Tyler Hayes Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:35:40 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-42 Forgive me if I'm confused here, but it seems to me like we're agreeing then :) Forgive me if I'm confused here, but it seems to me like we're agreeing then :)

]]> By: Stuartfoster http://thetylerhayes.com/2009/06/16/my-concerns-about-tweetpsych/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Stuartfoster Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:09:12 +0000 http://thetylerhayes.com/?p=219#comment-40 Do your concerns have merit? Absolutely. However, I think that this technology is still rudimentary at best. Cool? Yes. But useful in terms of profiling, identifying and adjusting marketing strategy as a direct result? Doubtful.<br><br>Chillax Tyler :) Do your concerns have merit? Absolutely. However, I think that this technology is still rudimentary at best. Cool? Yes. But useful in terms of profiling, identifying and adjusting marketing strategy as a direct result? Doubtful.

Chillax Tyler :)

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