Which rider has embraced this whole Social Media revolution?

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Which rider do you think has understood and engaged this whole new social media way of connecting with their fans?, either by using Facebook, Twitter, or their own website blogs etc.
Was looking today at Andrew Short's website and he seems to have a handle on it with some great videos!
Who else do you think properly conects with their fanbase?
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Midnite_MX 2/9/2010 4:49am
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I was gonna say Andrew Short as well, but of course Pastrana, and the kids from The Mulisha, do they count? i think they do. but i think bubba and reed and the likes arent as open to the whole fan fare as they could and should be for their own benefit. i mean get out there and pump some flesh boys.
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Shenzi 2/9/2010 6:11am
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Shorty, RC (ok, he's retired). Shorty is doing an awesome job at it.
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spd721 2/9/2010 6:40am
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Shorty and RV are doing pretty good so far. I don't think Pastrana is doing any of it himself. More like red bull making for him.

Also, don't forget about DV934, he was there at the beginning with his website.
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raddad 2/9/2010 6:49am
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Dungey also does a good job and keeps things current. The Euros are all over that idea also.

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dirtworldmx 2/9/2010 7:01am
2/9/2010 7:01am
RONRON deserves a mention as one of the pioneers in this area. Miss that guy.
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bmoto816 2/9/2010 8:06am
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Shorty is doing the best job out of all riders, how can you not love his videos? All the behind the scene stuff, introducing and interviewing the team member's are things that die hard fans dig. Plus the fact that he doesn't seem to have a "Rockstar" attitude. I've been a casual fan of Shorts for a few years now, but since the videos and his updates he has become one of my favorites. Keep up the good work Shorty and I hope you get better soon!
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robkinuk 2/9/2010 8:13am
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Must confess initially to thinking Shorty was boring until I checked out his website and got a lot better understanding of him, his character etc.
Social media is a very powerfull tool when used correctly.
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Midnite_MX 2/9/2010 8:42am
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spd721 wrote:
Shorty and RV are doing pretty good so far. I don't think Pastrana is doing any of it himself. More like red bull making for him...
Shorty and RV are doing pretty good so far. I don't think Pastrana is doing any of it himself. More like red bull making for him.

Also, don't forget about DV934, he was there at the beginning with his website.
You say Pastrana isn't doing any of it himself, but i beg to differ, Trav has been documenting and keeping in touch with his fan base long before red bull, but another fact of the matter is, maybe red bull is on to something, actually getting there spokespeople to get in touch with there biggest marketing base, the lowly ole fan, and not only pitch a great celebrity, but pitch the product associated with that celebrity, maybe Rockstar Zuki and San Man Yami aint as hip to the game. but hey it all sounds good in theory...
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Matt Wozney 2/9/2010 8:47am
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Villopoto has been stepping it up.
Short is doing really good.
Grant, Carmichael, Dungey, and many others are doing well with it.
Haven't seen much from Stewart's Twitter updates lately though other than a shout to the Saint's SB win.
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Mrtf 2/9/2010 9:38am
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Matt Wozney wrote:
Villopoto has been stepping it up. Short is doing really good. Grant, Carmichael, Dungey, and many others are doing well with it. Haven't seen much from...
Villopoto has been stepping it up.
Short is doing really good.
Grant, Carmichael, Dungey, and many others are doing well with it.
Haven't seen much from Stewart's Twitter updates lately though other than a shout to the Saint's SB win.
and maybe u can do an interveiw with Barcia barcia barcia Smile
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Digger437 2/9/2010 9:53am
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How soon you all forget. Our own DV12 I believe really was about embracing his fans and balancing that with his work. He had his own forum on here for pete sakes.

Sean Hamblin also is usually the first one here to add knowledge and understanding from a riders perspective which I appreciate coming from the Midwest. I do not have the "inner circle" info and when a rider comes on here or facebook etc it is refreshing point of view.
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J.Saunders144 2/9/2010 10:01am
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I have to say a bunch have started but none have figured it out yet to the point where they benefit from what they are doing. (I mean this by gaining fans and exposure)
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Midnite_MX 2/9/2010 10:02am
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"Sean Hamblin also is usually the first one here to add knowledge and understanding from a riders perspective which I appreciate coming from the Midwest. I do not have the "inner circle" info and when a rider comes on here or facebook etc it is refreshing point of view."

Exactly, thats what its all about, the guy or gal who doesnt have rider "connects" but is really enthused about the sport and really has no other way of gleaning information other than the TV or internet. so i think the more accesible one makes their "super star persona" the better it is in the long run for everyone, side note, its not so much the riders that attract me as much as it is the goings on behind the scenes and the bikes, . riders arent really turned on by other riders, well not this rider anyway.
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Matt Wozney 2/9/2010 11:04am
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Matt Wozney wrote:
Villopoto has been stepping it up. Short is doing really good. Grant, Carmichael, Dungey, and many others are doing well with it. Haven't seen much from...
Villopoto has been stepping it up.
Short is doing really good.
Grant, Carmichael, Dungey, and many others are doing well with it.
Haven't seen much from Stewart's Twitter updates lately though other than a shout to the Saint's SB win.
Mrtf wrote:
and maybe u can do an interveiw with Barcia barcia barcia Smile
Not a problem there.
Just got to set up a date.
He's in CA now getting ready for Indy.

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