Some say that Facebook doesn’t hold any real staying power, just like it’s predecessors, for example Friendster, Classmates and MySpace.  It was the new thing and someday it will be replaced with the ever changing social media platform trends.  However, I read something this week that shows it still holds some sway against it’s platform competitors.

Last week, Sean Smith, a man from Port Alberni posted a Facebook message to BC Ferries.  It was in response to the possibility of BC Ferries shutting down their Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry route. He publicly called BC Ferries out and offered his suggestions on how they could save money.  In fact, he says that they don’t need a marketing department….they need a social media department.  His post has been liked over 10,000 times and has also had over 7,000 shares.  In fact, his post, which I suspect he never thought would have so much impact, received a direct response from BC Ferries explaining their ideas for suggesting it.

You never know when your rant could go viral.  Is this the way to keep corporations in check?  Perhaps.

Read the full article here, which includes the Facebook Post and BC Ferries full response.  http://ow.ly/EmPPp