Disqus - Latest Comments for Guido from Boston

Re: Watch this Justin.tv video from PodCamp NYC

Guido from Boston — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:53:25 -0000

I wonder if that guy would pay to go to a podcamp? (Let alone purchase a table)

This is just lame, not only does he state that he is stealing the table, but then he complains because he is booted. Doesn't the admission that you are steeling usually mean that you don't get to complain about it?

Re: Association is not recommendation

Guido from Boston — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:47:49 -0000

ok... I agree with you about the trust/recommendation angle. But, social networks like linked in, facebook, and twitter create a connection between you and many others. This connection is not only visible in volume of status updates from your connections but also as a directory of folks who associate with you.

First, the issue of value/volume... Especially when using twitter you can be overwhelmed by the amount of posting that goes on, isn't it important to not follow back everyone who follows you? Shouldn't you be stingy with follows? Doesn't your following also count as endorsement?

Second, the issue of people who associate with you. Having had headhunters call me at my place of business from looking me up in linked In I have become very cautious of who is associated with me on linked in. Apparently some people don't understand that the whole purpose of linked in is more about connecting through your network, not just collecting info about you. Hence, someone associating to you become a bit of an endorsement as well, no?

Can't wait to here your thoughts, (twitter is no place for a in-depth conversation where you need to present examples)

Re: Arguing against your limitations

Guido from Boston — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:25:25 -0000

Going back to a podcamp 1 saying... everyone is a rock star...

Re: What if no one tells you that you’re wrong?

Guido from Boston — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:51:22 -0000

good point penn. I think that feedback, both positive and constructive must be fostered. Some of my favorite podcasts deal with this issue in there own special way. For example, Buzz Out Loud ha a section of the show they call "well actually" which allows people to correct or disagree with the show content. I think this is a great way to create some balance.

Is this an issue of yes men or not giving the open opportunity to have some dissent?

Re: Nameless Podcast Episode 1: Diversifying with Jenny Ryan

Guido from Boston — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:17:25 -0000

Great show... the audio is very clear and the content is fun. nuff said.. :)

Re: Confidence and The Next Move

Guido from Boston — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:09:13 -0000

You know Chris... I have been meaning to thank you and Penn about this very topic.

Since going to PodCamp 1 I have grown more and more confident about doing things with my community. I have continued my podcast about knitting, I have started a fiber guild of 150+, I have organized gatherings for knitters in NYC and MD just because no one else was doing it. I am hoping that I can complete the circle in a way by doing a FiberCamp event in January.

While I have not found financial profit through my "niche" podcast, I have found friends and supporters/sponsors for doing all these exciting projects. Each time I complete a projects I feel a little more confident about the next good idea that I think should be done. As my friend Alanna says about me "Guido is not afraid to ask, what it we... ".

Anyhow... thanks Chris for believing in me and my "niche" and showing me that lots of things are possible if you just go out and do them.