(43) Tools for Social Network Facilitators - a new profession?

In my Hub Page on Social-Business Networks, where I have compiled alot of resources for those who want to enjoy the benefits of the power of networks, or rather networking as a verb, I got a comment  from Tim Sandgren as a result of my LinkedIn Answers question where I asked the greater part of my LI Social-Business Network on their comments on it (they only allow 200 connections to be added in each and every round for direct pings), and asked for complimentary references. (If you are a member of LinkedIn, the question is public. Membership is free.)

The first round when I moved the question there in Jan, it was just a test to see where it went, and get caught without direct pings, and I got four answers, one private and three public where the question was closed after 7 days, and the second round I opened it again for direct pings to my network.

Tim's response;

"8. Comment by Tim Sandgren -- 2 hours ago

Very interesting compilation, Anders!

It makes me rethink the idea of being a Social Network Manager (SNM) - almost S&M...   ;-)

SNM is a livelihood (something one can do for a living) where one is emploeyd by the social network, and has the role of helping its members to really benefit from being part of it. This is done through getting to know the people in the network and learning what their passions and interest are. Hence the size of the network should be limited (as stated above in the "rule of Dunbar")."

My response;

"9. Comment by andersabrahamsson -- 1 hour ago

Thank you for your input, Tim! Yeah, you made me rethink "ways of living" when you introduced *your* idea of SNM. S'n'M, yes for sure, it needs another acronym... and "managerial" maybe is too much of command/control 20st century concept? Maybe coordinator/facilitator - or a concept that has not yet been formulated yet?"

With a final line that I will blog more about it here. So here we are.

Conversation: I end up with this question myself - maybe it is Social Network Facilitator, SNF?

I think this concept and way of (making a) living that Tim so brilliantly suggested is worth deeper exploring, and I will put some random posts here and there tagged "social network facilitator" that relates to (t)his suggestion, and also the (43!?) tools to empower and manage the networking as function and process (but not the members!), to make it an everyday profession for everyone that has a deep (com)passionate love for one topic to where you can surround yourself with a maximum of 150 peeps!

The key is what the members expect from the(ir) facilitator and subscribe for the services to make a living of it. What would you appreciate if you were asked this offering and "hit the paypal button to pay for a monthly subscription". (And: Would a t-shirt add extra value to your membership - maybe ;).

What do you think, reader?