Comments on: How social networks work: the puzzle of exhaust data

By: Grant McCracken

Grant McCracken — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:16:17 +0000

Ephraim, nicely said and very apt, thanks! Grant

By: EphraimJF

EphraimJF — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:31:29 +0000

Very interesting concept, which resonates with my experience somewhat.

But all this phatic communication over electronic channels still doesn’t fill the important need for real, in-person communication.

Phatic communication with friends, LIVE, seems to have the purpose of creating interaction that nurtures connection. But the ambient phatic communication in the electronic world has a more subtle, less meaningful and nurturing impact.

Electronic phatic communication is often uni-directional and leaves much room for speculation and imagination. Basically, I get only a tiny piece of information about what you’re doing and I build any other details in my head instead of through a real experience.

I think this article really argues for the overall value of phatic communication, which happens to be greater in real life than e-life.

By: estetik cerrahi

estetik cerrahi — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:02:47 +0000

The ability to chit chat is now, like making friends, completely non-restrictive. Even more interesting, these moments where we notice that will not exists for today’s teen.

By: matt

matt — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:47:19 +0000

this article has touched on what you are going on about:

New Media, Networking and Phatic Culture
Vincent Miller
Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, Vol. 14, No. 4, 387-400 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1354856508094659

By: Michael Brunner

Michael Brunner — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:19:35 +0000

Thanks for introducing me to the concept of ‘phatic communication’. I i was frankly at a loss as to why following tweets was so damn compelling- but bow I know

By: Leah Dossey

Leah Dossey — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:12:24 +0000

I’m okay, you are okay and this blog post is more than okay. I like how it answer the question, “Why do people tweet about their lunch?” So many people will write about having meaningful content and not boring your readers with “I ate the best cheeseburger ever!” But the cheeseburger was good. It IS fun to entertain your cat – and it just goes to prove your point. It’s okay.

By: Xyooj

Xyooj — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:13:05 +0000

interesting thoughts…thanks for sharing
the value of knowing you exist and that others that you value also exist is perhaps keep us all in touch with our existence….knowing that you have content within yourself.
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By: erica david

erica david — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:53:03 +0000

I heart the phatic function! A way huger proportion of what is assumed to be referential dwells in the phatic. Phatic is the excess dimension of reassurance. True, nobody understands you but at least you’re not completely alone. Like when you’re driving at night and an oncoming driver flashes his lights and you go on to find out that there is indeed a cop hiding under the overpass. It’s referential yes (cop!) but the solidarity with a stranger makes it more than that.

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Anonymous — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:32:23 +0000

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