Social Media and Creators

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Introduction

I’ve been trying to settle on nomenclature related to the creation of digital content and posting of said content to any of a number of popular sites.

Since ChatGPT4 is pretty much permanently too busy to talk, I gave ChatGPT3.5 a go. Turns out he, she, they, it was able to help. (I asked ChatGPT3 which pronoun was most appropriate for an AI. After blah, blah about being an AI with no gender or preferences it got around to saying that “it” was the most common.)

Below is the conversation.
TL;DR

The nomenclature I’ve decided on is:

  • “Social Media” for the places to post stuff.
  • “Creator” as the short phrase for those the produce that stuff that gets posted.

ChatGPT Session

ChatGPT3.5: Hello! How can I assist you today?

Prompt: Creative output such as text and images and videos can be kept local (only on your computer) or it can be posted to any of a number of places on the web: website, blog, facebook, intagram, and twitter. What other places can be a destination for such content?

ChatGPT3.5: There are many other destinations on the web where creative content can be shared, such as:

  1. YouTube – a video sharing platform where users can upload and watch videos.
  2. Vimeo – another video sharing platform where users can upload and watch high-quality videos.
  3. Pinterest – a social network that allows users to discover, share and save images and videos on their own virtual bulletin boards.
  4. TikTok – a short-form video sharing platform that allows users to create and share creative videos with a wide audience.
  5. LinkedIn – a professional networking platform where users can share their creative work and connect with like-minded individuals in their industry.
  6. Flickr – a photo sharing platform where users can upload, share and organize their photos.
  7. DeviantArt – an online community for artists and designers where they can share their work, get feedback and connect with other creative individuals.
  8. Behance – a platform that showcases creative work from artists, designers, photographers and other creatives.
  9. SoundCloud – an online audio distribution platform where musicians and other artists can upload, promote and share their music and other audio content.
  10. Reddit – a social news and discussion website where users can share creative work and engage with a large community of people with similar interests.

Prompt: Thank you. Those are good suggestions. Is there a name one can use to refer to all of those locations in the generic?

ChatGPT3.5: Yes, there is a term that can be used to refer to all of these locations in the generic. They are commonly referred to as “social media platforms” or simply “social media”. Social media is a term used to describe websites and applications that allow users to create and share content, as well as connect and interact with others online. It is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of online platforms, including the ones mentioned earlier.

Prompt: Does the current use of “social media” also encompass websites that are privately owned and not available for others to post content on?

ChatGPT3.5: Yes, the current use of “social media” can encompass websites that are privately owned and not available for others to post content on. While the term “social media” originally referred to platforms that allowed users to create and share user-generated content, the term has evolved over time to include a broader range of online communication channels.

In addition to traditional social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, the term “social media” can also include messaging apps like WhatsApp and WeChat, as well as private social networks like Workplace by Facebook and Slack. These platforms may not allow public sharing of content, but they still facilitate online communication and social interaction among users, which is why they can be considered a type of social media.

Prompt: Oh, that reminds me of “discord” that also should qualify.

ChatGPT3.5: Yes, you are correct! Discord is another platform that can be considered a type of social media. It is a popular chat and voice communication app designed for online communities, particularly gamers. Users can create their own servers or join existing ones, and communicate with others via text, voice, and video chat. While Discord is primarily used for private communication within communities, it still provides a social aspect, as users can connect with others who share similar interests and engage in group discussions and activities.

Prompt: Here’s another question for you, if you don’t mind. Let’s suppose there is a person that creates content and post that content on any and all of the social media sites mentions in this conversation. What name would one use for such a person?

ChatGPT3.5: A person who creates content and posts it on various social media platforms can be referred to as a “social media content creator”. This term describes someone who produces and shares content on social media sites, such as blog posts, videos, photos, and other forms of digital media. Social media content creators may also be referred to as influencers, bloggers, vloggers, YouTubers, or simply content creators.

Prompt: I agree that “social media content creator” is an accurate name for such a person. But, that is definitely what they call a mouth full. Is there a likely name one could use that is shorter?

ChatGPT3.5: Yes, there are several shorter names that can be used to refer to a social media content creator. Some common terms include:

  • Social media creator
  • Content creator
  • Social creator
  • Social influencer
  • Social media influencer
  • Online creator
  • Digital creator
  • Social marketer
  • Social media personality
  • Internet personality

These terms are all widely used and recognized within the social media industry and are generally considered more concise and easier to say than the full term “social media content creator”.

Prompt: I think perhaps I will try the simple term “creator” and allow the context of its use differentiate between “social media content creator” and someone like a sculptor or painter or book writer, etc.

ChatGPT3.5: That’s a good idea! Using the term “creator” is a simple and concise way to refer to someone who produces creative content, whether that be on social media platforms or in other mediums. Depending on the context of the conversation, it should be clear whether you are referring specifically to a social media content creator or a creator in a different field, such as a sculptor or painter.

Results

This is as stated above in the TL;DR.

  • I’ve decided on “Social Media” for the places to post stuff.
  • “Creator” is the short phrase that I’ve decided on for those the produce that stuff that gets posted. This is the exoteric name at any rate. I have another mesoteric name. More about that in a workshop or later blog. As for the esoteric name… that’s something else.

In Conclusion

As always, it is important to apply your own form of Gezertenplatz to any and all sessions with ChatGPT.

It’s definitely okay to be polite and respectful to ChatGPT. Just don’t fall into the trap of believing that it is actually sentient or even thinking. The output is more or less words strung together like Legos.