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Re: What looks like addiction, but is not - Virtual Addiction, Part 3

netwurker mez — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:35:45 -0000

Hi All,

I've written about the issue of Gamer "addiction" and shifting parameters a few months ago as part of my augmentology project, with very similar points raised:

http://arsvirtuafoundation.org/research/2008/04...

-Mez Breeze

Re: 2008/08/12/twitter-pownce-following-limits/

netwurker mez — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:15:09 -0000

Ugh. _Account limiting_ [or, in more buzzworthy terms, _Follow Throttling_] smacks of retro + not in a shiny "get-ur-grooove-on" retro way either. Twitter + Pownce seem determined to define user experiences by how *they* perceive social networking spam is manifesting + not through a user's POV [top-down ftl]. Fer feck's sake, couldn't they [insert lightbulb-above-head-*flash*-here] simply give users an *option* of Follow Throttling while keeping a Big-Bro-like eye on accounts extremely out of whack?

Re: 2008/08/12/twitter-pownce-following-limits/

netwurker mez — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:42:47 -0000

Dearest Timbo bribemeister,

No need 2 apologise, sir. 'Twould b my distinct pleasure 2 offer u a quick explanation as 2 y Twitter [+ other microblogging services such as Identi.ca] actually do matter. + I'll use a basic example based on ur proffered linkbait [ie the website u've chosen 2 link directly ur name]. Imagine 4 a moment that this link that shoots straight 2 ur MySpace page isn't filled with blatant self-promotion with stylized comments on a customisable template, but instead contains legitimate "ins" [focal communication points] where ur listeners/acquaintances/[wannabe?]groupies can exchange insights/snippets/tidbits with each other. Imagine, if u will, the implicit joy of said ppl actually exchanging everyday life-stuff thru a funkay/fit/wicked space designed by smart myopic weevils [ie techheads] who cry tears of joy every time a user gets their immersion wings.

Starting to get the messy picture Timbo? The reason micro-blogging services matter is that they act 2 connect ppl who want 2 share their "bits" [in all their cruddy glory] + provoke engagement with content that doesn't simply act 2 promote/flog/spew info that any o' advertising blipvert can....

Btw ur muzac isn't half bad.

Re: 2008/08/12/twitter-pownce-following-limits/

netwurker mez — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:34:41 -0000

*hi_5's Michael*.

Good call. I must say, tho, if ppl comment "I don't understand [insert ur choice of sparkling-soc-net] blah start-up" that's fine - just gives us a chance 2 burble explanations. Timbo seems itchingly negative about microblogging generally, which smacks of ignorance or self-promotion.

Tho, Timbo dearest, if u do write back with a astoundingly well-craft retort with relevant reasoning as *y* u assume micro-blogging is a crushingly huge time-waster + manage to work in the issue under discussion [follow-throtting] I'll be happy 2 eat my [obviously stylish] credibility shorts.

Re: 2008/08/13/freedom-of-information/

netwurker mez — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:30:29 -0000

The DefCon haxxor speech halting reminds me of the [awesomely] ridiculous overreaction 2 the _AQHF_ [Aqua Teen Hunger Force] Boston "incident". Same level of pre-emptive paranoia resulting in censorship-done-usa-2008-style. Makes a cynical chick [such as myself] wonder if protecting the grand unwashed Mr Joe Public is really the true underlying aim *cue sinister conspiracy/thriller movie muzac here*...

Re: 2008/08/12/twitter-pownce-following-limits/

netwurker mez — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:35:27 -0000

Dear Mr Rizzn + other delightful comment_reader folk,

Just wondering how this adds 2 the mix [+ potential Twitterverse exodus]?:
http://tinyurl.com/5bzgz2

[I'd write a mashable article about it, but the Adam Twins can't be prodded in2 correspondence action;)].

Re: 2008/08/12/ben-ling-leaves-facebook/

netwurker mez — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:51:04 -0000

Faster than a speeding rebound:
http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080814/ben-ling-la...

Ka-ching! + Ling lands sunny-side-up back in the good o' Google fold:

"Ben Lingâ€“the high-profile Facebook platform exec who came from Google less than a year ago and then up and left the social-networking site earlier this weekâ€“is about to head back to Google, this time taking a job leading monetization efforts at YouTube, according to several sources."

Re: 2008/08/15/irony-alert-social-media-introverts/

netwurker mez — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:21:55 -0000

"How, then, do we consolidate the assumed introversion of the early adopter with this tidal wave of online media sharing?"

Well, 2 be blunt in the nicest possible fashion, we *don't* have 2 consolidate introversion co-existing alongside soc_net adoption. Instead, let's get our noggins pumping + formulate a *new* category that adequately describes this new category of intro-extro-intra-socially-mediated peeps.

U 1st, Pete.....then I'll have a crack @ it;)

Re: 2008/08/20/friendfeed-for-collaboration/

netwurker mez — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:24:55 -0000

hullo chris.

interesting 2 c u posting here @ mashable. in my typical lateral style, i'm gonna throw u a curve-ball [+ also keen 2 c if u actually read the comments;)] + ask u ur take on Scobel's opinion of Friendfeed's popularity going all screwy:

"I'm not that tired of it, but growth has definitely slowed in FriendFeed. Keep in mind, I love noise, but everyone I show it to pushes back. My wife says "I don't get it." That's because FriendFeed hasn't improved its choices for how things get delivered to you. It hasn't given us any new noise filtering mechanisms. I hear they are working on rebuilding the back end, so I'll be patient, but in the meantime FriendFeed's growth has stalled and it won't improve until they give us some real improvements."

Re: 2008/08/20/friendfeed-for-collaboration/

netwurker mez — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:56:38 -0000

makes absolute sense. + glad 2 read u do enjoy a good o' fashioned comment-stream immersion, chris [yay!]. i'm chronically amazed @ the fact so many "professional" soc_netters view comments as nothing more than an unavoidable blipvertish adjunct 2 the "primary" [ie parent] message/stream. so old skool.

+ interesting re scoble's opinion = bleeding edge. i tend 2 agree with him in terms of the _FF_ filter factor [revamp ftw!] but am unsure as 2 any degenerative _FF_ progression. i tend 2 think the core _FF_ user-base will fluctuate according 2 the usefulness of any successive modifications or emergence of viable competitor services/start-ups.

regarding ur healthy projection for _FF_'s business users, can u define a workable definition of "long duration"? thx.

Re: Top 6 Augmented Reality Mobile Apps [Videos]

netwurker mez — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:06:53 -0000

Why on earth haven't you included this *fantastic* AR app?:
_New "cup 'o' tea" Augmented Reality App_:

http://brendandawes.posterous.com/magneticnorth...

[Heh].

[Cuts down the hype tripe, tho, dunnit?;)]

On a more serious note, most of the apps you've outlined above have been included in this three part series outlining a theoretical framework ["Social Tesseracting"] that explains the relevancy of AR tech:
http://arsvirtuafoundation.org/research/2009/03...

I'm also maintaining a Augmented Reality Facebook page here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/_Augmentology-1L0...
...that collates a bunch of AR resources.

Chunks,
@netwurker

Re: The new way to look like a dork with an iPhone: Augmented Reality

netwurker mez — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:04:11 -0000

If, like Robert, ur down with embracing ur inner AR dork: consider joining the _Augmentology 1[L]0[L]1_ Facebook Page for real-time streaming of synthetic reality resources and all-thangs-tech-augmented:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/_Augmentology-1L0...

Re: The new way to look like a dork with an iPhone: Augmented Reality

netwurker mez — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:11:51 -0000

...compare this with OLED data glasses:
http://www.gizmag.com/oled-data-glasses-give-we...

[clunky chalk vs smicko cheese;)]

Re: The new way to look like a dork with an iPhone: Augmented Reality

netwurker mez — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:17:55 -0000

Rob, have u watched Bruce Sterling's blurbing re: " At the Dawn of the Augmented Reality Industry" @ the Layar Launch Event? Interested in ur take on his:
http://layar.com/video-bruce-sterlings-keynote-...

cheers,
@netwurker