A new word for you: Zurk

by Neville Dinning Grey Nomad Working Online

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Imagine how inappropriate to respond with a like when your friend has just posted to their wall, their status or their news feed that their Grandmother has just died. Wouldnt it be a little insensitive to say that you like that bit of news, especially if that grandmother was a delightful lady who was greatly loved by the person posting the update.

Is is a good response to say that you like it when somebody is having a bad day, they are snowed in and the heating system is on the blink? I dont think so. Unless you are really insensitive to the needs of the person posting and just wanting to get yourself noticed by liking it. That seems a little heartless. Announcing to the world that you like the predicament the person is in.

No doubt you can think of many different situations like that where like is really not the best word to use. Maybe the word share is also problematic. But the Social Network you are using is probably not going to give you a list of alternatives to use. That list could be quite long.

One solution: Make up a word that could be used universally for any situation. It can be used to say you like something, or that you found it interesting, unusual, challenging, worrying, uplifting the list goes on.

Basically its a word that says you acknowledge the other persons words or actions.

There is one work that can do that. Its just a matter of time before it reaches saturation point and starts to hit the vocabulary of everyday users. Remember that not long ago Google was a word that did not exist. And who would have thought that putting face and book together would add another word to our vocabulary?
That word: Zurk.

It is a word that comes from a new and growing Social Network that is in its early days. Zurker. A Social Network owned by its members, not some faceless entrepreneur who stands to make a fortune, along with a select few Venture Capitalists who were in at the start. This is a Social Network that works on democratic principles, where the members determine the direction and share the benefits.

Are you ready to give out and receive a few Zurks? Join Zurker Now.

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