I think this is why i don't like people who "network". Everything becomes so calculated it's fake. Connecting to connect may be aimless I suppose, but at least it's genuine. He's right in many ways, but it assumes the purpose of all interactions is to sell something. - Eoghann Irving

Relationships are not always calculated, they can just happen....the article lends itself to saying you need an agenda for every relationship online / offline. And really, measuring Influence by digital means is also misleading. I feel better now : ) - Owen Greaves

hmmm ... there's nothing fake about me and I "network" the world over online and face to face. Networking is my life. Is that wrong? - Thomas Power

Thomas Power, I don't think it's wrong. I mean, I don't think you're hurting anyone. But I don't care to deal with people who have an agenda every time they talk to someone which is basically what this article advocates doing. - Eoghann Irving