Comments on: Xiaxue’s iPhone Fiasco: Entertaining But Negative For Singapore’s Social Media Scene

By: Why Social Media Struggles In Singapore « Unique-Frequency

Why Social Media Struggles In Singapore « Unique-Frequency — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:32:26 +0000

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By: KennyT

KennyT — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:18:40 +0000

This only goes to show the level of shallowness that plagues out society today.

The fact that a blogger who is famous for being dumb, strongly vocal about stuff she hardly knows about, acting slutty and just the Asian equivalent of white trash is being glorified because she’s now “globalized” by a YouTube video reviewing iPhone? She can’t review the urinal if she tried.

That’s like saying you’re proud of the bus uncle in Hong Kong for being famous for his obnoxious behavior.

Apple users are NOT smarter than the average computer user. Some of them are just more passionate about the products than others. Kinda like a football fan’s support for Arsenal or Man Utd. And, if you love to hate them… they love to hate you too.

But gaining popularity for an inaccurate review, and reaping rewards for the sake of bad language and attacking a certain niche group is a cheap thrill. It’s like saying

“You shouldn’t get a BMW 3 Series. It sucks @#$. Blind people can’t even drive it. BMWs are too cool for blind people. You should get this Hyundai instead”.

Case in point. People with long acrylic nails will find it hard to… use a Nokia. Use a microwave oven, press a doorbell, play the piano, operate heavy machinery and become a gynaecologist. So what’s the fuss?

Some people can find passion in what they do or own. Can you say that about yourself? When was the last time you were passionate about something?

To Apple fanboy haters, well, You’ve probably never used an Apple product before so don’t talk out of your…

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Daily Tech: Save Windows XP « The Singapore Daily — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:18:08 +0000

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By: yin

yin — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:22:11 +0000

The hunt-for-more-pleasingly-appropriate-blogger who-will-eventually-be-the-icon that puts-us-on-the-map take place!

By: Daryl Tay

Daryl Tay — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:03:17 +0000

Exactly right! I kinda agree with Media Slut that it’s great that S’pore gets “put on the map”, I just wish if it were in another way with another person!

By: yin

yin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:08:40 +0000

I just saw the vidclip. She does bring up some interesting issues. Specially the bit bout the nails. Omg, am I turning into a bimbo now? Hahaha. Despite the fact that she may be projecting a sorta harmful image with regards to Singapore’s Social Media network, nonetheless a significant portion of the population listens to her and dare I say it, deems her a sort of goddess/guru when it comes to such things.

Perhaps if we packaged the points she brought up but let it be read by someone else (someone a little less… decent and appropriate?), comments and critiques may be different. Still, shock factors work and businesses need to remember that females are beginning to make up the larger percentage of individuals with higher disposable incomes and a greater sense of consumer smarts. If say, XX is a sample of that demographic then some things need to be done else they’ll lose that market completely.

Does this make sense?

By: Daryl Tay

Daryl Tay — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:49:49 +0000

Thanks for the link! I actually vaguely remember reading that! You’re right they don’t. The point that I’m saying is for the unaware company who just does that one search for what S’pore’s blogosphere is like, they may not like what they see. And if they don’t, I’m not sure they’d take the next step and look at the long tail instead.

By: tinana

tinana — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:35:02 +0000

On a micro level, if I was Apple, I would not advertise with Xiaxue, cuz there’s no branding fit! As for xx, you either hate or love her, so other than fashion, beauty and dining, other brands should consider wisely before using someone like xx.

Besides, advertisers don’t have to start with the most popular blogger to be talking about the product/service. You know, the long tail? Volume is better than just xx cuz most people rely on Google to research. And there are more ways to reach this crowd other than popular (or really hated but secretly stalked) famous bloggers.

Here’s a good summary on popularity of bloggers for marketers:
Social Media Influencers: You Don’t Have to Be Popular to Be Influential
http://overtonecomm.blogspot.com/2008/03/social-media-influencers-you-don-have.html

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Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:59:08 +0000

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By: aw

aw — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:31:59 +0000

I think the larger, and scarier picture that most people so far have failed to notice is that it demonstrates a parallel between Apple fanboys and Muslim extremists.

Allah cartoon - Die, infidels! Burn in hell! Kill them all!

Bad iPhone review! - Die, idiot! No one is allowed to believe that the iPhone is anything but the Jesus phone! No one is entitled to their own opinion! That’s why I’m irrationally outraged and furiously posting comments!