Alan, in the absence of helpful Google results, like the actual "On the Net" column from Asimov's, or anything like a definition, I'll try to explain the Respect Economy.
In a nutshell, it's when you get paid in respect and appreciation rather than money. Obvious examples are Likes on Facebook and YouTube. Also, follows on blogs or Twitter. On Fun Trivia there's a rating system for quizzes, poor through excellent, which players are asked to use on finishing a quiz. A high occurrence of good and excellent ratings by players boosts a quiz up the rankings.
Jim Kelly suggested, rather optimistically, that maybe someday one could be paid, say, a penny per Like. But he emphasized that non-monetary does not equal unimportant. The respect economy plays an important role in people's lives, especially on the Internet.
I'm sorry. Had to send the magazine back and can't find the column online, though a few other "On the Net" columns come up. You know what, Naomi (Jees, hope I've spelled her name right!) may be able to tell you about it. She's young and with it.
First, Howard.
ReplyDeleteAlan, in the absence of helpful Google results, like the actual "On the Net" column from Asimov's, or anything like a definition, I'll try to explain the Respect Economy.
In a nutshell, it's when you get paid in respect and appreciation rather than money. Obvious examples are Likes on Facebook and YouTube. Also, follows on blogs or Twitter. On Fun Trivia there's a rating system for quizzes, poor through excellent, which players are asked to use on finishing a quiz. A high occurrence of good and excellent ratings by players boosts a quiz up the rankings.
Jim Kelly suggested, rather optimistically, that maybe someday one could be paid, say, a penny per Like. But he emphasized that non-monetary does not equal unimportant. The respect economy plays an important role in people's lives, especially on the Internet.
I'm sorry. Had to send the magazine back and can't find the column online, though a few other "On the Net" columns come up. You know what, Naomi (Jees, hope I've spelled her name right!) may be able to tell you about it. She's young and with it.
You explain it quite clearly enough, Cat. Best not to commoditize it, though, I think.
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It's done! I finished painting the Compass!! It took 15 hours total. I'll retool tomorrow's front page to show the results. :-)
ReplyDeleteWell done, Listener! ♥
DeleteThanks, Cat!! :-)
DeleteOutstanding! I see that the porch is aimed NW; is it parallel to the shore thereabouts?
Delete--Alan