Comments on: The Illusion of Controlling Your Perception

By: Randy G

Randy G — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

When you are on one of those “filtered” sites, you can tell. There is usually nothing but flowers and positive responses, very simular to a ministries monthly “lookie what we’re doing” magazines. I have been on some blogs that are so filtered that even a minor disagreement is enough to get your response “removed” or “filtered.” Many are afraid to “mix it up” and shouldn’t be trying to “live life in public,” or at least exposing themselves in the blogosphere.

BTW…enjoyed the book.

By: Steve Fogg

Steve Fogg — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

"a brand isn't what YOU say it is, it's what THEY say it is. It's other people's perception of you."

Now that is a great insight Phil. So many organisations actually think they can massage their brand or tweak it and therefore that will change how people receive their brand.

Wrong.

They've already made that crucial decision about you/us waaay before that.

Good stuff.

Would love to know more of your thoughts on the 'other people' and any examples of how they have given this feedback to you regarding this...

By: Duncan Long

Duncan Long — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The truth sets the Christian free. And one would assume that having people speak their minds would altimately lead to truth or at least open discussions that can be pointed in that direction. But the catch is in the old, "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink." There are those who refuse to accept the truth.

Worse, there are those who "troll" sites trying to stir up trouble. Just imagine what would happen if such a person, claiming to be a member of the church, started posting hate-filled notes on the blog or web page. Suddenly unfiltered posts aren't so attractive.

So while the idea of people freely speaking their minds has its appeal, that only works if they are truthful and seeking the ultimate truth and meaning in life. If their desire is simply to stir up contention, then I think giving them a forum to do this is a big mistake.

By: Don Phillips

Don Phillips — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

You can read all the blog you want and even form an opinion but the bottem line is, John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Remember this as you arrive at conclusions about what you read.

By: Rick Wilson

Rick Wilson — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Your point about transparency is relevant here. It’s very hard for traditional, autocratic, top down leaders to understand real conversation where conflict is the engine that drives dialog. In the oppressively nice, agressively clean and inordinately positive cultural world of Christianity, there just isn’t any room for real life. Gen X and Gen Y understand that and they’re voting with their feet.