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Re: Staying motivated about the (seemingly) mundane

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:58:30 -0000

Hi Jake,

I came across your blog yesterday by way of a February post by Chris Brogan, and I'm really impressed with the information and resources available on the Community Guy. I graduated from University of Illinois last Sunday and am looking for work as a community manager.

Most people look at me with a change face when I tell them about the emerging position. It's great to have your blog as a guide as I enter this relatively new field. Thanks again.

Re: Evolution of the social web.

Ryne Nelson — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:13:02 -0000

I definitely see myself continuing with Twitter and FriendFeed. These both allow you to target those niche communities you talk about, Alexander. Users need a place where they feel they can belong.

Re: Kobe Bryant: "Can't stop me!"

Ryne Nelson — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:15:35 -0000

Exactly right. Kobe took the first half off in terms of this scoring, but couldn't be stopped in the second. However, he got hot when Bowen was on the bench with foul trouble. We'll see if Kobe can get in the same rhythm if Bowen can remain on the court most of Game 2.

Re: Evolution of the social web.

Ryne Nelson — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:58:13 -0000

I am totally with you on that. I think a great feature FF added is the 'Room' because this works almost as a specialized blog component, separate from all the 'noise.'

Re: Is Kendrick Perkins too full of himself?

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:09:00 -0000

Oh wow! The problem with Perk is he's as cocky as LeBron but as consistent as Darko.

Re: Jason Maxiell eats Celtic babies!

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:14:56 -0000

Haha! By the way, I have no idea why the last highlight is played twice. It probably was my doing...but whateva!

Re: Final Boss Form

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:11:24 -0000

They're actually looking into the flopping issue this offseason, although I doubt it's going to produce any changes.

Re: Is Kendrick Perkins too full of himself?

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:39:40 -0000

The Pistons are showing their depth with huge nights from role players McDyess and Maxiell. Stuckey has been huge all series. It seems like the Pistons have too much fire power for the Celtics to overcome. Boston, on the other hand, is getting production from two players.

Re: Jason Maxiell eats Celtic babies!

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:00:19 -0000

It's amazing to track Maxiell's improvement from his Cincinnati days to now. His Garnett-esque passion motivated him to become more than just a bruising dunker.

Re: Uncut video: Paul Pierce sprains knee, Part 01

Ryne Nelson — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:04:50 -0000

I'm not so sure Pierce was faking on the severity of this injury. Sure, his quick return made it seem like acting, but this wasn't a David J. Stern production.

Re: Pau Gasol gets his revenge

Ryne Nelson — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:23:57 -0000

Concurred. This clip illustrates all the momentum the Lakers accrued throughout Game 2.

Re: Garnett: "I'm not finna sleep all week"

Ryne Nelson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:57:46 -0000

http://is.gd/zYA - If picking the Celtics to win it all before the playoffs began makes me a bandwagoner, then I apologize.

Re: Rose and Beasley record first professional field goals

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:39:41 -0000

High-quality video...high quality commentating. =)

Re: Who are these Magic dudes, and why don’t I know about them

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:55:47 -0000

Their shtick was good, but it got old after a couple hours...which I'm sure announcing pair's would as well.

Re: Gerald Green: 'WAYYYY up there!'

Ryne Nelson — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:52:21 -0000

Right. it's not like Green doesn't have the skill set to do more than dunk, either.

Re: Links: Josh Smith To…Atlanta!

Ryne Nelson — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:28:44 -0000

Short-lived were the (day)dreams of Smith/Rudy Gay/O.J. Mayo trifecta in Memphis, but it looks like the Grizzlies have their sights set on more high-profile free agents a year or two down the line. Ha!

Re: Links: Team USA 101, China 70

Ryne Nelson — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:06:29 -0000

Dwyane Wade knows it's dunks and layups for the win! :-)

Re: Shaq is rebuilding Brick City

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:59:50 -0000

Love the article...and I really hope Shaq can make good on his promise ("It's going to be a sexy city.").

Re: Wow

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:00:41 -0000

Alan's all about getting the information first...details (I.e. links) second. :-)

Re: ‘A Dash Of Crazy’

Ryne Nelson — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:36:09 -0000

Good to see the site decided to co-operate after all! :-)

Re: BREAKING: Sixers Give Andre Iguodala His Payday

Ryne Nelson — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:28:37 -0000

At least we know one thing: Iguodala wasn't going to make that type of bread in Europe!

Re: Cavs Finalize Trade For Mo Williams

Ryne Nelson — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:35:10 -0000

@niQ: Sessions might have been a flash in the pan...

Re: That [Deng] Insurance Will Get You Every Time

Ryne Nelson — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:26:34 -0000

Sure, Deng's worth more now...but Great Britain needs this guy's services to have any chance.

Re: Olympic Feet

Ryne Nelson — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:03:01 -0000

I'm so down with this sneaker. From the stars to the Chinese script, this kick is MinT!

Re: Timberwolves unveil new uniforms

Ryne Nelson — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:26:33 -0000

@RV: I'll get a fresh link in a minute.