Can OSS Get You Fired?


Written on February 27, 2008 – 7:25 pm | by oldschool

I was chatting with Social Media guru Brian Reeder today and the term “Over-Social Syndrome” (OSS) came up. He coined the phrase and I coined the acronym - so we can share this to-be-trademarked Social Media term :)

OSS is the phenomenon that occurs when you spend much of your work day Digging, Stumbling, Sphinning, Mixxing, you know - doing Social Media Acrobatics. My wife often wonders how I come up with so many random websites and YouTube videos. She now even kids about Digging and Sphinning just because she hears me talking about it — but I can’t her to do it (would that be gaming?)

So here is my question? What part of your work day is consumed by OSS? (don’t worry it’s anonymous, so your boss will never know - unless they walk in while your taking the poll)


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  1. 3 Responses to “Can OSS Get You Fired?”

  2. By Edward Beckett on Mar 8, 2008 | Reply

    Oh Yes … I used to work for the former SWI Digital Now Moxy Media …

    Back in 07′, any employee caught on My Space would be fired instantly …

    FYI - I left over a salary dispute ☺

    Best

    Edward

  3. By oldschool on Mar 11, 2008 | Reply

    @ Edward - You reminded me that I didn’t mention that some employers block theses sites to eliminate the temptation altogether.

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