Comments on: Is User Generated Content Evil?

By: Audrey Ross

Audrey Ross — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:41:35 +0000

The Net has transformed the way in which businesses operate, however it stays a fact that the most effective companies are those that have loyal customers. Conceivably that has never been more true than today, when website’s readers are genuinely its very best asset.

By: J@Watch Community Online

J@Watch Community Online — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:30:54 +0000

When you phrase everything in terms of the bottom line profits of course, it makes sites that benefit from user generated content seem evil. In many ways i agree, that users should start hosting their own content. And in many ways this is happening, but just at a slower rate than the big giants in the online community such as youtube, myspace, twitter etc. While i doubt they will eventually disappear i think the focus will disseminate. Furthermore, it should be noted that many individuals use the big companies for traffic by placing links or text into their videos that generate referral traffic. Taking advantage is starting to go both ways in the community as the smaller guys get smarter.

By: AskTheCoders@Coding Help

AskTheCoders@Coding Help — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:53:28 +0000

“Is User Generated Content Evil?” ?!?!

By most accounts user generated content is the future of the internet. This is evidenced by the way social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc, have all become some of the biggest things on the internet. Have to wholeheartedly disagree with this blog post.

By: Shailendra@The Agra Indian

Shailendra@The Agra Indian — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:11:15 +0000

Up to a certain extant AK is right, few web sites on the web are actually making huge money for user’s content. It is always better to own a domain because it gives you future benefits and it’s your till the time you want to own it and off course all the content.

But social media sites like Digg and Twitter, these are good site because they provide the platform to share ideas and good things available on the web. It is not possible for a person to search the internet whole the day and it is always better if he can get good things recommended by community on these social media site.

By: Mike@Life Insurance Basics

Mike@Life Insurance Basics — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:20:03 +0000

Although this article and thoughts are very unique but I think we can’t survive blogging or internet marketing without social media networking. I think it is not about powers or rules but it is about a common man. What he can do and what is beyond limits.

By: john@Credit Card Debt Settlement

john@Credit Card Debt Settlement — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:14:29 +0000

I think user generated content is the new wave of the internet and has great staying power, we have only begun to see the beginning of this new internet trend.

By: Mexabet@Quality web directory

Mexabet@Quality web directory — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:19:47 +0000

I know when we contribute content to social networking sites, we help to build up someone else sites. I think about it sometimes, but I don’t hold anything against the owners. By nature we have to contribute something to somewhere to gain something in return. It makes sense! However, I understand AK’s concern.

Setting up a blog under one’s own domain name is better. You have the full control over the site and work out how best to monetize it.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:14:06 +0000

User generated content…evil because it lines the pocket of giants like google in the case of sites like Youtube…at least you should read the article before adding your opinion.

By: Walt@Heloc Calculator For Equity Loans

Walt@Heloc Calculator For Equity Loans — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:38:40 +0000

To say user generated content is evil is a little hefty don’t you think? I believe that as long as the content is useful and well researched, then it can only add to the general consensus.

However, there is a lot of rubbish online and the fact that people can setup free blogs with ease is not helping.

By: steve@Debt Settlement Companies

steve@Debt Settlement Companies — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:00:47 +0000

Web 2.0 might not always be the best converting traffic, however the backlinks from quality web 2.0 sites are priceless, not to mention certain sites like squidoo, hubpages all rank very well and if done right will convert very nicely.