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Re: Zivity Blog — #WaybackWednesday - This is the first ever...

cyantist — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:24:02 -0000

#WaybackWednesday - Excited about these daily/weekly photography/artist features.

Re: What Proposition 30 Means for California’s Entrepreneurs

cyantist — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:37:17 -0000

Ethan, you should point out that people will now pay over 50% in taxes. People are fixating on the 13% state amount and not realizing how much is being paid overall. Some people would happily pay that to California and more, but the Fed also takes its share and it is quite large.

Re: VCs, Angels and Investing in Women: What Are They Not Thinking?

cyantist — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:00:09 -0000

Great comment Mindy!!

Re: How Much Can You Get For Your Old iPad?

cyantist — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:50:03 -0000

Btw, I'm buying iPads. I'd like a few wifi versions and any unlimited data plans that can somehow be transferred to me. (not sure quite how to do that) Contact me if you are getting rid of a few. I'd like them to be in good condition and under apple care.

Re: Study: Too Much Technology Has Destroyed Our Ability To Sleep

cyantist — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:40:56 -0000

What I'd love to know is if this is true, how it might contribute to mental illness.

Re: Why Are You People Defending Apple?

cyantist — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:58:31 -0000

Thank you Jason for being the voice of reason.

Re: If Sarah Lacy’s New Book Hits #1, We’re Throwing A Party

cyantist — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:10:10 -0000

I just bought three copies for my friends/family and one Kindle digital version for me. Excited! Congrats Sarah. Can't wait to read it!!

Re: Speaking of… Social Venues with Nic Adler of The Roxy [TCTV]

cyantist — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:24:40 -0000

Thank you!

Re: Uncensored “Playboy” Magazine Coming to iPad in March

cyantist — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:20:29 -0000

Anything that allows you to view their site on any mobile application is a win for them. So, it is cool, but the hype around it being allowed by Apple is just, well, hype.

Re: Uncensored “Playboy” Magazine Coming to iPad in March

cyantist — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:19:27 -0000

Btw, don't get me wrong, it is an amazing PR and marketing move on their part. Whatever works. I want to see Playboy succeed, but I think it is funny how many emails I'm getting today with people telling me I need an app like Playboy when it isn't an application, it is a web app or a ipad enabled website

Re: Uncensored “Playboy” Magazine Coming to iPad in March

cyantist — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:17:02 -0000

Finally, someone who understands how the Internet works. Thank you.

Re: Uncensored “Playboy” Magazine Coming to iPad in March

cyantist — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:14:56 -0000

Just like every other site does - don't have an app. It is just a website.

Re: Uncensored “Playboy” Magazine Coming to iPad in March

cyantist — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:12:33 -0000

Btw, Apple can't block sites, AT&T can. Still confused about why this is a big deal. So, Playboy is going to make their site more mobile friendly?

Re: Uncensored “Playboy” Magazine Coming to iPad in March

cyantist — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:10:55 -0000

I'm confused. I can already have full frontal nudity and more on my ipad. It is just a device that accesses the Internet. If this isn't an application, what's the big deal?

Re: Speaking of… Cindy Morgan, from Original TRON [TCTV]

cyantist — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:09:48 -0000

Completely agree.

Re: Speaking of… Cindy Morgan, from Original TRON [TCTV]

cyantist — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:09:36 -0000

Ahh yes, but that was still sad. I read that there was going to be a character called Byte and I was really looking forward to it.

Re: Awards In Hand, The Social Network Filmmakers Heap Praise On Zuckerberg

cyantist — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:06:58 -0000

Oh little troll, I think you described yourself perfectly. Why don't you try out this really cool tool called Google.

Re: Awards In Hand, The Social Network Filmmakers Heap Praise On Zuckerberg

cyantist — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:14:40 -0000

I wish. I think I'd have to be an old man and have a go-cart.

Re: Awards In Hand, The Social Network Filmmakers Heap Praise On Zuckerberg

cyantist — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:13:30 -0000

You bet I do. ;-) I also always have a Red Vine in my mouth too.

Re: Awards In Hand, The Social Network Filmmakers Heap Praise On Zuckerberg

cyantist — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:13:29 -0000

Do you wear hats? Are they made of tinfoil?

Re: Speaking of… Cindy Morgan, from Original TRON [TCTV]

cyantist — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:03:49 -0000

I actually have a plan with a bunch of friends to watch it tomorrow. So, I'll let you know after. I'm still embarrassed that I haven't seen it.

Re: Speaking of… Cindy Morgan, from Original TRON [TCTV]

cyantist — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:50:09 -0000

You are one of my favorite folks in the comments btw. You rock.

Re: More Crunchies Tix, Get ‘Em While They’re Hot! Plus, a Special Musical Guest!

cyantist — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:42:26 -0000

The awards are for 2010. Just like the Oscars are for 2010 :)

Re: More Crunchies Tix, Get ‘Em While They’re Hot! Plus, a Special Musical Guest!

cyantist — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:32:42 -0000

Yay ELEW!!

Re: The Men and No Women of Web 2.0 Boards (BoomTown’s Talking to You: Twitter, Facebook, Zynga, Groupon and Foursquare)

cyantist — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:28:41 -0000

I agree with the first comment. If you want women on boards, then:

1) If our daughters are interested, teach them business & programming skills.
2) Encourage and mentor women who want to start businesses. If they start interesting businesses, invest in them.
3) Encourage women who leave Facebook, Zynga, Google etc. to invest what they made into companies and provide value. Key word being value. Founders/CEOs will notice that value.

You don't get put on a board just because you are woman. Board composition is incredibly strategic (or should be) and the seats are taken by founders (time + money) & vcs/lead angels (money).

As an investor who happens to be female, I don't see a lot of other women out here. I see a lot of my female friends buying houses instead of investing in high risk startups.

I sit on four boards and even though they are not Zynga sized, many have substantial revenues. I'm sure my being female helps with three out of the four, as a female perspective can be useful when you are selling products that are about women or to women, but that's not the sole reason I was added.

I'm good at what I do.