I was just commenting from business standpoint and actually sad to read today that over 50% of companies out there block social networks. (http://mashable.com/2009/10/06/employers-block-twitter/)

At some point Lotus needs to explain how it knows these things, why I should care and how it effects me. I hope the campaign gets stronger and more interesting as it progresses. You say the intent is to give me information where I want it. Trite sayings with no substance don’t help much.

Incidentally, in case this seems like an ad hominem attack, I’m challenging the statement, not you personally. :-)

In regards to Notes and Connections supporting social media, it already incorporates linkedin, twitter and RSS feeds. Unfortunately, in its current state, Facebook’s limited appeal in true business applications along with its very limited and very restrictive API does not make it a feasible business platform to support. Of course, IBM’s own decision might be different – but I personally see more of a connection with Twitter and Linked, which are both supported in Notes and already being utilised in a business setting.

I’m still puzzled at the fact that twitter is blocked from corporate networks when its already showing its value from business perspective. Facebook is blocked from majority of networks as well.

At the end of the day, if enterprise market is asking for it, it WILL happen. Whether it be facebook status messages or pokes! Pending support from facebook’s API. ;)

Of course this is not a OFFICIAL IBM statement and merely my opinion based on current state of social media.

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