Reducing social networking increases productivity?

So I’ve been doing an experiment of sorts. Staying off most social networks, answering requests and status on only those I believe actually bring value. This was not totally planned, but is something I have meant to do for some time, as it’s my opinion that I was spending too much time on social networks.

During this period, I have also been paying attention to my productivity. You know, the real work I do to actually make real money. Of course, it’s not surprising that reducing the time involved in social networking will increase productivity, it is the ratio that seems interesting. I’ve no scientific data that indicates anything, and it doesn’t seem anything more than a one to one relationship to me.

That’s the main reason I’m not very active right now on many social networks. So that begs the question: What social networks do I find valuable right now? That would be Twitter, LinkedIn, and FriendFeed – not in any particular order. These are the networks that I’m finding value, sharing with friends, and meeting business opportunities.

I am, however, curious about other’s experiences. What networks do you find the most valuable right now, and why? Is it the tried & true, or the up & coming?

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  • The only social media network I use is Twitter. I think the rest are a waste of time and are boasted about way to much. The only realy value is in Tweeting.
  • @Zobrog I certainly understand where you're coming from as Twitter is my favorite for it's simplicity and flexibility. Find the one that works, that's my motto!
  • I myself would consider facebook to be quite useful. That social media can waste our time; it's true only if we could not discipline ourselves and digging the wrong hole.
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