A Burst of Reality in Social Media

We spend so much time in social media that it’s easy to forget real life. Yes, social media is “real life” but I think you know what I mean.

I just found out from a friend that blogger and Twitter user Meg Porter (@megapixel) was killed in a car crash last week.

She was 24-years old. Just a kid, really, with a huge life ahead of her.

I’d chatted a few times with Meg a while back but, like so many other connections, never really had  a chance to get to know her really well. But I do recall her making me laugh a few times with her words.

Even though I didn’t know Meg as much as some of my other online friends, the news of her death still came as a shock and upsets me. So much life taken away in an instant. So much for Meg to live for.

Meg was a great video blogger, and her videos show you a lot more behind the person. She also took some great photographs and you could tell that a brilliant, creative mind lived inside this young lady.

We move in such fast circles and fast times, always chasing the newest application or technology, that we can forget there are real people and real things happening every hour, every day away from our computer screens.

Meg Porter was one of these people. Her sad death is one of these real things.

While social media is the space we live in, let’s make sure we enjoy the space away from it too. We never know when it might end.

My thoughts go out to Meg’s family and friends – I’m sorry for your loss.


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190 Responses to A Burst of Reality in Social Media
  1. dannybrown
    July 1, 2009 | 11:40 am

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    July 1, 2009 | 11:40 am

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    July 1, 2009 | 11:46 am

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    July 1, 2009 | 11:46 am

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  5. CTK1
    July 1, 2009 | 11:49 am

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  6. CTK1
    July 1, 2009 | 11:49 am

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  7. CTK1
    July 1, 2009 | 11:52 am

    THANKS DANNY! Thanks for writing about her! RT @DannyBrown: A burst of reality in social media http://bit.ly/1aySn1 (thx @CTK1)

  8. CTK1
    July 1, 2009 | 11:52 am

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  9. cmcalpine
    July 1, 2009 | 11:57 am

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    July 1, 2009 | 11:57 am

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  11. shellykramer
    July 1, 2009 | 12:00 pm

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  12. shellykramer
    July 1, 2009 | 12:00 pm

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  13. nickkellet
    July 1, 2009 | 12:06 pm

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  14. nickkellet
    July 1, 2009 | 12:06 pm

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  15. Kim_Lou
    July 1, 2009 | 12:13 pm

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  16. Kim_Lou
    July 1, 2009 | 12:13 pm

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  17. dannybrown
    July 1, 2009 | 12:14 pm

    Thx for sharing @megapixel guys, appreciated. http://bit.ly/1aySn1 Offline rest day now. Make sure u spend good time with ur loved ones.

  18. dannybrown
    July 1, 2009 | 12:14 pm

    Thx for sharing @megapixel guys, appreciated. http://bit.ly/1aySn1 Offline rest day now. Make sure u spend good time with ur loved ones.

  19. msjenniewalker
    July 1, 2009 | 12:19 pm

    RT @DannyBrown: Thx for sharing @megapixel guys, appreciated. http://bit.ly/1aySn1 Rest day now. Make sure u spend good time w/ur loved 1z

  20. msjenniewalker
    July 1, 2009 | 12:19 pm

    RT @DannyBrown: Thx for sharing @megapixel guys, appreciated. http://bit.ly/1aySn1 Rest day now. Make sure u spend good time w/ur loved 1z

  21. amandagbeals
    July 1, 2009 | 12:23 pm

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    July 1, 2009 | 12:23 pm

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  23. Joni Thomas Doolin
    July 1, 2009 | 12:24 pm

    Meg and her family and friends will be in my heart and prayers. Thank you Danny for this thoughtful post, and giving us a chance to grieve the loss associated with this obviously special and talented young woman. I agree with Sonny + the others who have posted here already that the social communities where we spend our time can become real sources of friendship and collaboration. We should always remember to be kind to one another.

  24. Joni Thomas Doolin
    July 1, 2009 | 12:24 pm

    Meg and her family and friends will be in my heart and prayers. Thank you Danny for this thoughtful post, and giving us a chance to grieve the loss associated with this obviously special and talented young woman. I agree with Sonny + the others who have posted here already that the social communities where we spend our time can become real sources of friendship and collaboration. We should always remember to be kind to one another.

  25. Dawnie22
    July 1, 2009 | 12:49 pm

    RT @Kevin_DeSoto: RT: We will miss you Meg. So sad… http://bit.ly/1aySn1 ~{Thnx for sharing this

  26. Dawnie22
    July 1, 2009 | 12:49 pm

    RT @Kevin_DeSoto: RT: We will miss you Meg. So sad… http://bit.ly/1aySn1 ~{Thnx for sharing this

  27. Katbron
    July 1, 2009 | 1:00 pm

    Such a nice tribute Danny. Thank you.

  28. Katbron
    July 1, 2009 | 1:00 pm

    Such a nice tribute Danny. Thank you.

  29. tom
    July 1, 2009 | 1:09 pm

    A Burst of Reality in Social Media via @dannybrown http://bit.ly/MFC25 > RIP @megapixel

  30. tom
    July 1, 2009 | 1:09 pm

    A Burst of Reality in Social Media via @dannybrown http://bit.ly/MFC25 > RIP @megapixel

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    July 1, 2009 | 1:24 pm

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    July 1, 2009 | 1:24 pm

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    July 1, 2009 | 1:26 pm

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    July 1, 2009 | 1:37 pm

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    July 1, 2009 | 1:37 pm

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  37. irenekoehler
    July 1, 2009 | 3:36 pm

    Very sad; reminds us that peeps are real people: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  38. irenekoehler
    July 1, 2009 | 3:36 pm

    Very sad; reminds us that peeps are real people: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  39. Sonny Gill
    July 1, 2009 | 10:49 am

    Definitely a very sad story. What amazes me is how close nit this community really is. We could've had 1 tweet with the person or not had even had followed them, but immediately have a connection with someone from our 'playground' when something tragic like this happens.

    We shouldn't forget the offline beauties of life that we have, but knowing that we'll always have a 'family' that supports us online also, is amazing in its own.

  40. Roger Hjulstrom
    July 1, 2009 | 11:05 am

    I didn't know her well either, a few RT's, etc. But as the saying goes, the death of one diminishes us all. There is a closeness and camaraderie on twitter akin to an extended family. Wish I'd gotten to know her better. Thanks for the thoughtful blog, Danny.

  41. Lauren
    July 1, 2009 | 11:10 am

    This is a really thoughtful post, Danny, and I know many of us appreciate it. I didn't know Meg, but I too was shaken by news of her death. Why? Because Twitter really hammers home the fact that we're all human, part of a community – and the fact that many were affected by the tragic, far-too-soon loss of Meg, solidifies that concept.

    -Lauren @beebow

  42. nikisnotes
    July 1, 2009 | 4:12 pm

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  43. nikisnotes
    July 1, 2009 | 4:12 pm

    Really sorry 2 hear about @megapixel. RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  44. rhythm7a
    July 1, 2009 | 4:13 pm

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  45. rhythm7a
    July 1, 2009 | 4:13 pm

    Agree RT @IreneKoehler Very sad reminds us that peeps are real people: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  46. Nominated
    July 1, 2009 | 4:19 pm

    nice blog. thanks. RT @DannyBrown A burst of reality in social media http://bit.ly/1aySn1

    • Dawnie22
      July 1, 2009 | 6:08 pm

      RT @Nominated: nice blog. thanks. RT @DannyBrown A burst of reality in social media http://bit.ly/1aySn1 ~~{RIP @megapix

  47. Nominated
    July 1, 2009 | 4:19 pm

    nice blog. thanks. RT @DannyBrown A burst of reality in social media http://bit.ly/1aySn1

    • Dawnie22
      July 1, 2009 | 6:08 pm

      RT @Nominated: nice blog. thanks. RT @DannyBrown A burst of reality in social media http://bit.ly/1aySn1 ~~{RIP @megapix

  48. Joni Thomas Doolin
    July 1, 2009 | 11:24 am

    Meg and her family and friends will be in my heart and prayers. Thank you Danny for this thoughtful post, and giving us a chance to grieve the loss associated with this obviously special and talented young woman. I agree with Sonny + the others who have posted here already that the social communities where we spend our time can become real sources of friendship and collaboration. We should always remember to be kind to one another.

  49. drnicomartini
    July 1, 2009 | 4:32 pm

    Oh my god… I had no idea… @megapixel passed away… my heart & prayers go out to her family & friends http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  50. drnicomartini
    July 1, 2009 | 4:32 pm

    Oh my god… I had no idea… @megapixel passed away… my heart & prayers go out to her family & friends http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  51. yancyscot
    July 1, 2009 | 4:33 pm

    RT @KellyG5 Just heard of @megapixel passing head on car crash;she was 24. My heart & prayers go out to family&friends (http://bit.ly/zkivA)

  52. yancyscot
    July 1, 2009 | 4:33 pm

    RT @KellyG5 Just heard of @megapixel passing head on car crash;she was 24. My heart & prayers go out to family&friends (http://bit.ly/zkivA)

  53. BoxcarCreative
    July 1, 2009 | 4:35 pm

    Tragic RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  54. BoxcarCreative
    July 1, 2009 | 4:35 pm

    Tragic RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  55. itsmestacy
    July 1, 2009 | 4:35 pm

    thats so sad :( RT @drnicomartini @megapixel passed away… my heart & prayers go out to her family & friends http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  56. itsmestacy
    July 1, 2009 | 4:35 pm

    thats so sad :( RT @drnicomartini @megapixel passed away… my heart & prayers go out to her family & friends http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  57. JungchanHsieh
    July 1, 2009 | 4:37 pm

    rt @drnicomartini Oh my god… I had no idea.@megapixel passed away… my heart & prayers go out to her family & friends http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  58. JungchanHsieh
    July 1, 2009 | 4:37 pm

    rt @drnicomartini Oh my god… I had no idea.@megapixel passed away… my heart & prayers go out to her family & friends http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  59. seekzpeace
    July 1, 2009 | 4:39 pm

    RT @keeperofdreams RT @KellyG5: I just heard of @megapixel passing. she was 24. my heart & prayers go out…(http://bit.ly/zkivA) ~

  60. seekzpeace
    July 1, 2009 | 4:39 pm

    RT @keeperofdreams RT @KellyG5: I just heard of @megapixel passing. she was 24. my heart & prayers go out…(http://bit.ly/zkivA) ~

  61. Katbron
    July 1, 2009 | 12:00 pm

    Such a nice tribute Danny. Thank you.

  62. davidjcantu
    July 1, 2009 | 5:16 pm

    RT @drnicomartini: Oh my god… I had no idea @megapixel passed away. My heart & prayers go out to her family & friends http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  63. davidjcantu
    July 1, 2009 | 5:16 pm

    RT @drnicomartini: Oh my god… I had no idea @megapixel passed away. My heart & prayers go out to her family & friends http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  64. Cathy Browne
    July 1, 2009 | 12:20 pm

    As much as we do come to 'know' many of our online contacts we don't always get the chance to connect in person. There are many out there who did know and love Meg, and to those I send my heartfelt thoughts and prayers.

    For the rest of us, you brought us closer to a lovely and talented young woman taken from this world far too soon. Thank you Danny, for a compassionate and sensitive post.

  65. BudTrap
    July 1, 2009 | 6:38 pm

    nicely put – RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media – http://bit.ly/zkivA

  66. BudTrap
    July 1, 2009 | 6:38 pm

    nicely put – RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media – http://bit.ly/zkivA

  67. styletime
    July 1, 2009 | 7:24 pm

    A Burst of Reality in Social Media http://bit.ly/1GeXd5

  68. styletime
    July 1, 2009 | 7:24 pm

    A Burst of Reality in Social Media http://bit.ly/1GeXd5

  69. tomasvotruba
    July 1, 2009 | 7:32 pm

    We spend so much time in social media that it’s easy to forget real life. R.I.P @megapixel http://tinyurl.com/lmggq9

  70. tomasvotruba
    July 1, 2009 | 7:32 pm

    We spend so much time in social media that it’s easy to forget real life. R.I.P @megapixel http://tinyurl.com/lmggq9

  71. eaglesflite
    July 1, 2009 | 10:17 pm

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  72. eaglesflite
    July 1, 2009 | 10:17 pm

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    July 1, 2009 | 10:51 pm

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    July 1, 2009 | 10:51 pm

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  75. mickeygomez
    July 1, 2009 | 11:02 pm

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  76. mickeygomez
    July 1, 2009 | 11:02 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  77. schneidermike
    July 2, 2009 | 1:14 am

    Danny, this is a really nice tribute and so much better than the cold news article about her death. I had a similar “relationship” with Megan and appreciate you paying her this respect.

    Make Every Day Count
    @schneidermike

  78. schneidermike
    July 2, 2009 | 1:14 am

    Danny, this is a really nice tribute and so much better than the cold news article about her death. I had a similar “relationship” with Megan and appreciate you paying her this respect.

    Make Every Day Count
    @schneidermike

  79. iggypintado
    July 2, 2009 | 4:33 am

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media – and a tribute http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  80. iggypintado
    July 2, 2009 | 4:33 am

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media – and a tribute http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  81. schneidermike
    July 2, 2009 | 12:14 am

    Danny, this is a really nice tribute and so much better than the cold news article about her death. I had a similar “relationship” with Megan and appreciate you paying her this respect.

    Make Every Day Count
    @schneidermike

  82. mikoto1610
    July 2, 2009 | 6:26 am

    Meg Porter was a blogger and Twitter user. She was only 24-years old when she was killed in a car crash. A sombre reminder of real life in social media, and a tragic loss of a beautiful and talented young life.

  83. mikoto1610
    July 2, 2009 | 6:26 am

    Meg Porter was a blogger and Twitter user. She was only 24-years old when she was killed in a car crash. A sombre reminder of real life in social media, and a tragic loss of a beautiful and talented young life.

  84. eadvocate
    July 2, 2009 | 8:57 am

    Great post about our souls RT: @iggypintado RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media – and a tribute http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  85. eadvocate
    July 2, 2009 | 8:57 am

    Great post about our souls RT: @iggypintado RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media – and a tribute http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  86. _stoicOne_
    July 2, 2009 | 9:06 am

    RT @eadvocate Great post about our souls RT @iggypintado RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media – & a tribute http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  87. _stoicOne_
    July 2, 2009 | 9:06 am

    RT @eadvocate Great post about our souls RT @iggypintado RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media – & a tribute http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  88. knealemann
    July 2, 2009 | 2:56 pm

    @dannybrown writes about Meg Porter who died in a car crash last week. Thoughts are with friends and family. http://tinyurl.com/lmggq9

  89. knealemann
    July 2, 2009 | 2:56 pm

    @dannybrown writes about Meg Porter who died in a car crash last week. Thoughts are with friends and family. http://tinyurl.com/lmggq9

  90. amcdocumentary
    July 2, 2009 | 3:00 pm

    RT@knealemann @dannybrown writes about Meg Porter who died in a car crash last week. http://tinyurl.com/lmggq9 . 24 years old. so sad.

  91. amcdocumentary
    July 2, 2009 | 3:00 pm

    RT@knealemann @dannybrown writes about Meg Porter who died in a car crash last week. http://tinyurl.com/lmggq9 . 24 years old. so sad.

  92. Danny
    July 2, 2009 | 10:26 am

    Hi guys,

    Thank you all for sharing your thoughts about Meg. I don't think there's anything I could add except that if there's anything to be appreciative of at Meg's loss, is that she was fondly thought of by people that are essentially strangers to each other.

    Yet even strangers can be friends and make a community, which you and everyone else have shown.

    Thank you.

  93. bostonmarketer
    July 2, 2009 | 3:46 pm

    Sad story about @megapixel http://is.gd/1lBjV

  94. bostonmarketer
    July 2, 2009 | 3:46 pm

    Sad story about @megapixel http://is.gd/1lBjV

  95. MarioRemedios
    July 2, 2009 | 4:58 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  96. MarioRemedios
    July 2, 2009 | 4:58 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  97. Mario Remedios
    July 2, 2009 | 5:09 pm

    This is a truly a sad story. Thanks for sharing this. My condolences to her family and friends.

  98. Mario Remedios
    July 2, 2009 | 5:09 pm

    This is a truly a sad story. Thanks for sharing this. My condolences to her family and friends.

  99. remintrepid
    July 2, 2009 | 5:12 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  100. remintrepid
    July 2, 2009 | 5:12 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  101. Lolitalacubana
    July 2, 2009 | 5:17 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  102. Lolitalacubana
    July 2, 2009 | 5:17 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  103. TimBrownson
    July 2, 2009 | 5:31 pm

    RT @tweetmeme A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr

    • BarbMcMahon
      July 2, 2009 | 7:09 pm

      RT @TimBrownson RT @tweetmeme A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr – great post

  104. TimBrownson
    July 2, 2009 | 5:31 pm

    RT @tweetmeme A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr

    • BarbMcMahon
      July 2, 2009 | 7:09 pm

      RT @TimBrownson RT @tweetmeme A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr – great post

  105. Aronado
    July 2, 2009 | 7:09 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  106. Aronado
    July 2, 2009 | 7:09 pm

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @tweetmeme)

  107. BuzzEdition
    July 2, 2009 | 7:26 pm

    So sad…RIP @megapixel — A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @Aronado)

  108. BuzzEdition
    July 2, 2009 | 7:26 pm

    So sad…RIP @megapixel — A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @Aronado)

  109. BuzzEdition
    July 2, 2009 | 7:46 pm

    @meghangunz car accident babe …link in the article http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  110. BuzzEdition
    July 2, 2009 | 7:46 pm

    @meghangunz car accident babe …link in the article http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  111. canofpopcom
    July 2, 2009 | 7:56 pm

    RT @BuzzEdition: So sad.RIP @megapixel – A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @Aronado) mAkes u think

  112. canofpopcom
    July 2, 2009 | 7:56 pm

    RT @BuzzEdition: So sad.RIP @megapixel – A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @Aronado) mAkes u think

  113. amyvernon
    July 2, 2009 | 8:17 pm

    RT @absolutelytrue: RT @BuzzEdition: RIP @megapixel – A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @Aronado)

  114. amyvernon
    July 2, 2009 | 8:17 pm

    RT @absolutelytrue: RT @BuzzEdition: RIP @megapixel – A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @Aronado)

  115. ThereinLies
    July 2, 2009 | 8:20 pm

    RT @BuzzEdition: So sad.RIP @megapixel – A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @Aronado)

  116. ThereinLies
    July 2, 2009 | 8:20 pm

    RT @BuzzEdition: So sad.RIP @megapixel – A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr (via @Aronado)

  117. applemacbookpro
    July 2, 2009 | 8:25 pm

    RT @AmyVernon RT @absolutelytrue RT @BuzzEdition RIP @megapixel A Burst of Reality in SM by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr via @Aronado

  118. applemacbookpro
    July 2, 2009 | 8:25 pm

    RT @AmyVernon RT @absolutelytrue RT @BuzzEdition RIP @megapixel A Burst of Reality in SM by @DannyBrown http://bit.ly/FiWvr via @Aronado

  119. Mario Remedios
    July 2, 2009 | 4:09 pm

    This is a truly a sad story. Thanks for sharing this. My condolences to her family and friends.

  120. Tim Brownson
    Twitter: timbrownson
    July 2, 2009 | 4:28 pm

    I must be honest and say I didn't know her on Twitter, but it sent a chill down my spine. This to me seems more 'real' than the news about Michael Jackson. I can relate to this as a 'there but for the grace of God and all that' a lot more.

    I often wonder when people just disappear of the social network scene, what happens to them. I guess most of the time it is some innocent maybe even prosaic reason, then other times it's horrible news like this.

  121. Aronado
    July 2, 2009 | 6:08 pm

    Danny,

    Thank you so much for writing this. I knew Meg fairly well, she was an amazing, creative, and fun young lady. This is a tragedy ;( I will miss her for *real* even though I never met her IRL.

    We just can't take these relationships for granted online or offline.

  122. CTK1
    July 3, 2009 | 4:25 pm

    @amirmasud Hey why would you want to do that? And hey @DannyBrown has some thing that shows Tweets in his blog posts: http://is.gd/1mCVC

  123. CTK1
    July 3, 2009 | 4:25 pm

    @amirmasud Hey why would you want to do that? And hey @DannyBrown has some thing that shows Tweets in his blog posts: http://is.gd/1mCVC

  124. BlakeBevin
    July 5, 2009 | 2:33 am

    Oh My God, I just found out a Twitter Friend, @megapixel, Died a couple of weeks ago at 24. Jesus. Rest in Peace, Meg http://bit.ly/zkivA

  125. BlakeBevin
    July 5, 2009 | 2:33 am

    Oh My God, I just found out a Twitter Friend, @megapixel, Died a couple of weeks ago at 24. Jesus. Rest in Peace, Meg http://bit.ly/zkivA

  126. bjam331
    July 5, 2009 | 9:15 am

    great blog post from earlier ths wk… rip @megapixel … RT @DannyBrown: A burst of reality in social media http://bit.ly/1aySn1

  127. bjam331
    July 5, 2009 | 9:15 am

    great blog post from earlier ths wk… rip @megapixel … RT @DannyBrown: A burst of reality in social media http://bit.ly/1aySn1

  128. blancastella
    July 8, 2009 | 2:33 pm

    I too was saddened by Meg's death. Back in April, I had seen a tweet that she was planning a trip to South Beach. I tweeted her that I would connect her with some nice young people here so she could have fun. I even told one of my best friends son about her and if they didn't mind adding her on Facebook so they could connect and DM'd her the email of this nice young guy.
    She eventually told me her trip was cancelled…unfortunately her life now has been cancelled…I literally cried that day and thought about her and her family's tragedy. I was also amazed at the power of the connection of the twitter medium. It sunk in that day how you can really make some nice connections even if short lived.
    My last tweet with her was that I was trying to play twitter cupid…I know that cupid in heaven is giving her lots of love now because she shared it in her tweets.
    @blancastella

  129. mayhemstudios
    July 9, 2009 | 11:25 am

    A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

    • zaibatsu
      July 9, 2009 | 11:41 am

      RT @mayhemstudios: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

      • openthink2
        July 9, 2009 | 11:45 am

        RT @zaibatsu: RT @mayhemstudios: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

      • BurbiaCentral
        July 9, 2009 | 11:45 am

        RT @zaibatsu: RT @mayhemstudios: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

    • ModelSupplies
      July 10, 2009 | 11:16 pm

      RT @mayhemstudios: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

  130. mayhemstudios
    July 9, 2009 | 11:25 am

    A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

    • zaibatsu
      July 9, 2009 | 11:41 am

      RT @mayhemstudios: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

      • openthink2
        July 9, 2009 | 11:45 am

        RT @zaibatsu: RT @mayhemstudios: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

      • BurbiaCentral
        July 9, 2009 | 11:45 am

        RT @zaibatsu: RT @mayhemstudios: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

    • ModelSupplies
      July 10, 2009 | 11:16 pm

      RT @mayhemstudios: A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

  131. notoriouslb3
    July 9, 2009 | 11:35 am

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  132. notoriouslb3
    July 9, 2009 | 11:35 am

    RT @DannyBrown A Burst of Reality in Social Media | danny brown http://bit.ly/FiWvr

  133. mayhemstudios
    July 10, 2009 | 3:19 am

    A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

  134. mayhemstudios
    July 10, 2009 | 3:19 am

    A Burst of Reality in Social Media by @dannybrown tribute to @megapixel. http://bit.ly/2MWFVw

  135. ModelSupplies
    July 10, 2009 | 11:24 pm

    What a beautiful voice and sadly ironic song. She is an incredible loss to the world. Very nice tribute. Tragic.

  136. ModelSupplies
    July 10, 2009 | 11:24 pm

    What a beautiful voice and sadly ironic song. She is an incredible loss to the world. Very nice tribute. Tragic.

  137. ModelSupplies
    July 10, 2009 | 10:24 pm

    What a beautiful voice and sadly ironic song. She is an incredible loss to the world. Very nice tribute. Tragic.

  138. ModelSupplies
    July 10, 2009 | 11:24 pm

    What a beautiful voice and sadly ironic song. She is an incredible loss to the world. Very nice tribute. Tragic.

  139. Megan's Mom
    July 13, 2009 | 12:00 am

    Danny, this is Meg's Mom. I want to thank you for taking the time to do this very sweet tribute to my precious daughter. I also want to thank all the nice people that commented so tenderly about Megan. She was our only child, still lived at home, and with every second that goes by, it gets harder to know that she won't be coming home……we are heartbroken and miss her terribly. For those of you that have children, hug them often,tell them you love them even when they are mad at you….and, spend time with them, even if it's to just ask them how their day went….they will notice. Again, thank you all for being so kind……with genuine appreciation, Megan's Mom

  140. Danny
    July 13, 2009 | 1:21 pm

    I never knew Meg was an only child – I can't imagine how you must feel at the minute.

    How Meg was viewed online says a lot about how you must have brought her up, and I'm sure everyone's thoughts are with you and your family. She was certainly a well-loved character and I'm sure she was as proud of you as you are of her.

    My sincerest warmest wishes to you.

  141. benatkin
    July 16, 2009 | 4:02 pm

    I noticed the same happened with me. A friend I know in real life and on twitter just mentioned her death, and a chill went down my spine, too. It's not just that I'm reminded that just about anyone's life could get cut short by a car accident, it's that I'll miss what she could have contributed to my friend's life, and indirectly contributed to mine. I also can't help but think I might have got a chance to enjoy her creative work and insights myself, as it was being created (I enjoyed the video that was embedded in this post).

    In my experience, the most common thing that happens when people disappear from the social network scene is that they come back. I'm really starting to believe that social networking is transforming society.

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