The Mind-Numbing Banality of Sameness

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Unfortunately I'm coming to this post a bit late, but before seeing it, I wrote a post that sort of reflects on the same theme.

It seems a formula for success has been established in Social Media without us really noticing. You grow a big blog, turn your posts into a book, go on a big speaking tour which in turn grows your blog more, and on and on. The problem with this formula is that because so many people are striving for the same exact goal, they are looking at posts that have rocketed other people up and are saying, "Oh, ok. I'll write a post like that."

I think eventually readers will create a backlash against this culture of sameness, if not by leaving the blogosphere then at least by stopping the clicks on ads and affiliate links. It is not a sustainable model for Social Media as a whole, however. That's for sure.

Unfortunately I'm coming to this post a bit late, but before seeing it, I wrote a post that sort of reflects on the same theme.

It seems a formula for success has been established in Social Media without us really noticing. You grow a big blog, turn your posts into a book, go on a big speaking tour which in turn grows your blog more, and on and on. The problem with this formula is that because so many people are striving for the same exact goal, they are looking at posts that have rocketed other people up and are saying, "Oh, ok. I'll write a post like that."

I think eventually readers will create a backlash against this culture of sameness, if not by leaving the blogosphere then at least by stopping the clicks on ads and affiliate links. It is not a sustainable model for Social Media as a whole, however. That's for sure.

Unfortunately I'm coming to this post a bit late, but before seeing it, I wrote a post that sort of reflects on the same theme. It seems a formula for success has been established in Social Media without us really noticing. You grow a big blog, turn your posts into a book, go on a big speaking tour which in turn grows your blog more, and on and on. The problem with this formula is that because so many people are striving for the same exact goal, they are looking at posts that have rocketed other people up and are saying, "Oh, ok. I'll write a post like that." I think eventually readers will create a backlash against this culture of sameness, if not by leaving the blogosphere then at least by stopping the clicks on ads and affiliate links. It is not a sustainable model for Social Media as a whole, however. That's for sure.

There can be a certain amount of 'sameness' especially in the social media arena. However, everybody has their own story and and are at different points in their journey. Whereas to a veteran like you who has pretty much seen and heard it all, a relative novice might find value in some things that others might take for granted.

I started a blog only for the reason I thought it was what your were supposed to do to engage. I really have no platform, no strategy and the amazing thing to me is people actually stop by and comment.

I don't think I have even come close to finding my blogging voice and certainly not ready to be mentioned w/ the likes of the names above, but it absolutely floors me I can drag a pretty vanilla post out there and have 70 comments on it.

I think it's because people are mainly just trying to be nice to me; I do wonder if its sustainable and if it is, where do I go with it.

You are one of the pied pipers, but I say it in a good way. You have certainly earned it; but I would venture to guess since you have such a loyal following you could pretty much publish anything you wanted to and still get the same numbers.

This is a very dynamic, constantly changing arena and I look forward to watching you evolve as you discover something new and fresh.

There can be a certain amount of 'sameness' especially in the social media arena. However, everybody has their own story and and are at different points in their journey. Whereas to a veteran like you who has pretty much seen and heard it all, a relative novice might find value in some things that others might take for granted. I started a blog only for the reason I thought it was what your were supposed to do to engage. I really have no platform, no strategy and the amazing thing to me is people actually stop by and comment. I don't think I have even come close to finding my blogging voice and certainly not ready to be mentioned w/ the likes of the names above, but it absolutely floors me I can drag a pretty vanilla post out there and have 70 comments on it. I think it's because people are mainly just trying to be nice to me; I do wonder if its sustainable and if it is, where do I go with it. You are one of the pied pipers, but I say it in a good way. You have certainly earned it; but I would venture to guess since you have such a loyal following you could pretty much publish anything you wanted to and still get the same numbers. This is a very dynamic, constantly changing arena and I look forward to watching you evolve as you discover something new and fresh.

It's ironic (to me) that some of the bloggers writing earlier comments are folks whose blogs I consider part of that echo chamber they despise.

Over on my blog, the header tagline for ~18 months used to include some variant of, "Sharing strategies and tips on social media marketing." As of last month, it now says, "Educator on the benefits of new and emerging media." It will likely shift again.

P.S. Danny, you know you're within the below link, right?

It's ironic (to me) that some of the bloggers writing earlier comments are folks whose blogs I consider part of that echo chamber they despise. Over on my blog, the header tagline for ~18 months used to include some variant of, "Sharing strategies and tips on social media marketing." As of last month, it now says, "Educator on the benefits of new and emerging media." It will likely shift again. P.S. Danny, you know you're within the below link, right?

To say you've been an inspiration to my blogging/ social media journey is an understatement.

The heart you put into your work and the courage you display on behalf of the community is unmatched. You’re a great example to follow: Be yourself - serve others - give abundantly – rebuff the status quo - change the world one subscriber at a time.

I can't wait to participate in the coming chapters of the life and times of Danny Brown - you always take the community on interesting journeys of self-discovery, understanding and growth, with an emphasis on improving the lives of people and the industry as a whole. Sounds like a worthwhile investment of time to me!

Thanks for the love in the too post Danny – you’re encouragement means the world to me and it inspires me to do better… as you always have : )

I’m excited to see where you’re taking us in the coming weeks, months and years my friend : )

To say you've been an inspiration to my blogging/ social media journey is an understatement.

The heart you put into your work and the courage you display on behalf of the community is unmatched. You’re a great example to follow: Be yourself - serve others - give abundantly – rebuff the status quo - change the world one subscriber at a time.

I can't wait to participate in the coming chapters of the life and times of Danny Brown - you always take the community on interesting journeys of self-discovery, understanding and growth, with an emphasis on improving the lives of people and the industry as a whole. Sounds like a worthwhile investment of time to me!

Thanks for the love in the too post Danny – you’re encouragement means the world to me and it inspires me to do better… as you always have : )

I’m excited to see where you’re taking us in the coming weeks, months and years my friend : )

To say you've been an inspiration to my blogging/ social media journey is an understatement. The heart you put into your work and the courage you display on behalf of the community is unmatched. You’re a great example to follow: Be yourself - serve others - give abundantly – rebuff the status quo - change the world one subscriber at a time. I can't wait to participate in the coming chapters of the life and times of Danny Brown - you always take the community on interesting journeys of self-discovery, understanding and growth, with an emphasis on improving the lives of people and the industry as a whole. Sounds like a worthwhile investment of time to me! Thanks for the love in the too post Danny – you’re encouragement means the world to me and it inspires me to do better… as you always have : ) I’m excited to see where you’re taking us in the coming weeks, months and years my friend : )

Danny -- Keith's point (and my reply to Erica).. on some folks are presenting old stuff in newish ways, you blogged on that not too long ago. That's maybe a step to fight the sameness. As is my reply to Gini, reading some of the banal to know what NOT to do. Per Marcus and John's chat on different types of posts: I've done a few lists, a few general ABC's of topic X for SEO and some rants.

My post against the Twitter auto-DM was just an aggregate post, but I tried to make it new and fun (less same and banal) to make it readable for those who maybe hadn't read any of the other posts I mentioned. Didn't add anything new, but I did make effort to take something old and make it better, less banal. But then I started blogging for a different reason than the 2 you mentioned.. I keep hoping if I share enough love of Apple, they'll put me on the payroll or at least, give me free stuff. ;-) FWIW.

Danny -- Keith's point (and my reply to Erica).. on some folks are presenting old stuff in newish ways, you blogged on that not too long ago. That's maybe a step to fight the sameness. As is my reply to Gini, reading some of the banal to know what NOT to do. Per Marcus and John's chat on different types of posts: I've done a few lists, a few general ABC's of topic X for SEO and some rants.

My post against the Twitter auto-DM was just an aggregate post, but I tried to make it new and fun (less same and banal) to make it readable for those who maybe hadn't read any of the other posts I mentioned. Didn't add anything new, but I did make effort to take something old and make it better, less banal. But then I started blogging for a different reason than the 2 you mentioned.. I keep hoping if I share enough love of Apple, they'll put me on the payroll or at least, give me free stuff. ;-) FWIW.

Danny -- Keith's point (and my reply to Erica).. on some folks are presenting old stuff in newish ways, you blogged on that not too long ago. That's maybe a step to fight the sameness. As is my reply to Gini, reading some of the banal to know what NOT to do. Per Marcus and John's chat on different types of posts: I've done a few lists, a few general ABC's of topic X for SEO and some rants. My post against the Twitter auto-DM was just an aggregate post, but I tried to make it new and fun (less same and banal) to make it readable for those who maybe hadn't read any of the other posts I mentioned. Didn't add anything new, but I did make effort to take something old and make it better, less banal. But then I started blogging for a different reason than the 2 you mentioned.. I keep hoping if I share enough love of Apple, they'll put me on the payroll or at least, give me free stuff. ;-) FWIW.

I don't think you write about the social media sameness. I never have. That's why I was attracted to your blog in the first place, and why I continue to read. I don't have to tell you whose blogs I read in the beginning and then quickly unsubscribed. Sometimes those blogger's posts will be distributed throughout the office and I want to scream, "WHY are you guys reading him/her?" But then I realize someone in the office probably should - I just can't do it.

Changing the focus or direction of your blog isn't really necessary. Because, like you said, some of the work you do every day will continue to come through in your lessons and case studies. You're already different. You already have an extremely engaged community. Keep writing the stuff that makes you, you, and you'll keep being successful.

What I do think you should do is take a two week vacation and not blog at all. Let's see if I can finally pass you on the AdAge list. :)

I don't think you write about the social media sameness. I never have. That's why I was attracted to your blog in the first place, and why I continue to read. I don't have to tell you whose blogs I read in the beginning and then quickly unsubscribed. Sometimes those blogger's posts will be distributed throughout the office and I want to scream, "WHY are you guys reading him/her?" But then I realize someone in the office probably should - I just can't do it. Changing the focus or direction of your blog isn't really necessary. Because, like you said, some of the work you do every day will continue to come through in your lessons and case studies. You're already different. You already have an extremely engaged community. Keep writing the stuff that makes you, you, and you'll keep being successful. What I do think you should do is take a two week vacation and not blog at all. Let's see if I can finally pass you on the AdAge list. :)

Danny,
Wherever your newest thinking takes you, I'm sure it will result in value to your readers/followers. But to reinforce one of the comments made above, some ideas that feel "the same" to you, are new, insightful and helpful to many who are a little newer to your blogs and to social media general. Please don't deny them, well, us, your priceless insights and heart-felt tales.

Danny,
Wherever your newest thinking takes you, I'm sure it will result in value to your readers/followers. But to reinforce one of the comments made above, some ideas that feel "the same" to you, are new, insightful and helpful to many who are a little newer to your blogs and to social media general. Please don't deny them, well, us, your priceless insights and heart-felt tales.

Danny, Wherever your newest thinking takes you, I'm sure it will result in value to your readers/followers. But to reinforce one of the comments made above, some ideas that feel "the same" to you, are new, insightful and helpful to many who are a little newer to your blogs and to social media general. Please don't deny them, well, us, your priceless insights and heart-felt tales.

Hi Danny,

I work for a charity here in the UK. I am not as talented a writer as you and not even a blogger, so I will keep it short. I just wanted to say how great your posts are to me personally; they lift up my mood every lunch time while munching at my desk!

They are useful and the information that I gather from your blog has enabled useful changes in our social media strategy. I love social marketing and am enthusiastic to learn more and progress in this area, so please keep the blog posts and information flowing!