I completely agree that a lot of people talking about social media these days seem to be on the soul-sucking end of things. I like your voice about the topic - it's honest, down-to-earth, and combines the money making stuff with the core of the point of all of this - community and authentic connection.

I for one vote that you have a gift to give in the social media realm. And your experience with Genderfork informs that. You've gone into the heart of online community and that's important.

I also think that Gender Queerness, while a complex topic, is almost too narrow for you. Not that it's narrow in itself, but you span so many worlds. I don't see you being a Gender Queer expert as a sole career path. That's my sense of you anyway. I think being an advocate for returning/reclaiming social media for the purpose of true community, and helping people who are marginalized in the offline world create space, income, and a voice for themselves online is closer. But maybe what you want to do isn't a job description that's been written yet. That's OK, you can discover it as you go.

I like what solidad said, maybe it's about what's next. The asshats are there in every media form. What is unique about social media that can still bring armies of cool together? What can we really do with all this?

I also second Catherine on not doing things just because other people think you are good at them - dude, I'm sure you are good at a lot of things you do, just because you are good doesn't mean it's your passion. I am actually not worried about you in this respect though, I know how fidgety you are when you are not doing what you love. =)

I would love to have coffee/food if you come to PDX again. =)