Comments on: 200

By: Peter Kim

Peter Kim — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:12:57 +0000

Levon – from what I saw, this group wasn’t focused on frivolous issues, as you imply. On the other hand, the Amex Black/Centurion card certainly is all about conspicuous consumption. I once had a guy who worked for me who had one (who clearly didn’t need to be working for me) – he had some pretty solid economic reasons for possessing it.
Lew – I agree with you that separation isn’t always ideal. But isn’t that what communities are about? E.g. the MarketingProfs community is separate from other digital media entities, which gives it meaning. Divisions based on gender, race, or religion stir up deep emotions – but don’t we need communities, just like brands, to help define who we are and aren’t?

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:38:00 +0000

C200 – I have never heard of it but what a great Committee to have! I’m surprised it is not more publicized…good to see people such as yourself are talking about it.

By: Lewis Green

Lewis Green — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:55:37 +0000

I agree Pete. The need for face-to-face interaction cannot be superceded by social media, at least as long as those of us who lived before the conversation age began remain alive.
Question: Don’t mean to spark controversy (yes I do) but I am troubled by women (or men) only groups. I think exclusion hurts everyone, including members of the exclusive group.

By: Levon

Levon — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:40:54 +0000

I have never heard of the C200 until now? I have heard of the Fortune 500 though which is similar but more public. We all watched their fortunes diminish recently as all of the world’s financial markets were on the verge of collapse.
Have you heard of the American Express Black card – it is also by invitation only. We base so much in our society on money and the clubs you can join once you attain it. Is that all there is to life?
I agree nothing beats face-to-face.