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Re: Unbounce’s 2014 Year In Review

Ddonat — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 13:50:55 -0000

Congratulations Rich et al. This is incredibly impressive in both results and approach. Great leadership.

Re: Staying in the Game

Ddonat — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:17:47 -0000

IMO, BC made the right choice not to match Ontario and Quebec's credit scheme, because it is a race to the bottom that will not support a sustainable industry cluster. However, we need to recognize that that decision did cause an outflow of a number of studios and talent from the Lower Mainland. Today, the industry has stabilized and we are actually seeing the growth of some smaller studios. These smaller studios need a longer time to build their business. Losing the existing tax credit is likely to kill a good number of the smaller studios. I would hope that the BC government will renew for another 5 years (years 1-5) at present levels. However, I would add that they should also announce a gradual reduction of the tax credit starting in year 6 and ending in year 9 to finally ween the industry off the government teat. This would give studios time to establish their businesses and plan for the withdrawal of government financial support.

Re: Why Apple TV is a different strategy to Xbox One

Ddonat — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:51:55 -0000

Not so sure I agree with that.
Xbox One can pair with iOS, Android, or Windows via their SmartGlass technology. AppleTV can be paired with iOS only. I think Apple loses the living room if they don't open up to the broader market. Presently switching costs from iOS are high because media is tied to the device. But as Cloud services for media expand - I think the switching costs will be a minor issue.

Re: 'Napkin Capital' Comes to Vancouver with Full Stack

Ddonat — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:05:56 -0000

Awesome news. make some noise!

Re: Techvibes' Comprehensive list of Canadian Tech Acquisitions [updated - now 75 transactions]

Ddonat — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:54:25 -0000

Montreal's Mobovivo acquired by SabSe Technologies
That's Mobivox not Mobovivo which is out of Calgary

Re: Explicit Groups vs Implicit Groups

Ddonat — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:18:03 -0000

I think you are missing the point with circles, Fred.

Out going: Are those in your "music circle" the only ones interested in your music musings? Why would you exclude others? Perhaps Bono would have a circle with music collaborators or influencers that he would continually want to publish privately.

What are the groups I post to? Close Friends, Family, Business, Public. (3 Circles) Public is not really a circle.

In going: Do you really read everyone who you follow on Twitter? If you do :). You have to actively filter to get value from the feed. Way easier using circles.

What groups do I filter on?
Marketing, Developers, Business Leaders, Start-up, Media Commentators (5 Circles)

Was VERY easy to put together. It was not tedious, and the UX made the experience in fact delightful.

Re: Canada Goes To DEFCON 1 As Humble Blogger Visits

Ddonat — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:35:41 -0000

Ah no, Mike. The US border requires you (me at least) not to be present in the search. Does not tell you why you are being searched. And will forcibly remove you from your cell phone should you not hand it over when requested.
When you protest, they will also tell you in an oh so pleasant voice that they have the right to detain you without charge.
If you are denied entry they may or may not tell you "why".

Re: Riding a Honda Jazz Scooter - David RD Gratton

Ddonat — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:19:30 -0000

I have never lost traction in the rain. However, I also slow down significantly when entering corners.

Re: Sharing Contacts Via LinkedIn - where's the tit for tat setting?

Ddonat — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:18:27 -0000

Good point. But I think that probably supports the need for a tit-for-tat mode?

Re: The size of social media

Ddonat — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:43:33 -0000

Well. This post and the fall out from it is an interesting case study:
http://thebhj.com/journal/2010/6/1/5-month-upda...

Re: Sni.ps - You Can Know The Source | Visit sni.ps

Ddonat — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:27:31 -0000

No fee. SNI.PS as we see it is necessary plumbing for other apps. We may even open source the product.

Re: Making Good RFP Response Decisions - David RD Gratton

Ddonat — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:38:04 -0000

This is a really good insight and approach, Greg. I am going to bring it up to our sales team next week.
Thanks for passing that along.

Re: K.D. Lang Sings Hallelujah - David RD Gratton

Ddonat — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:32:09 -0000

Anna, how did your search go? Have you been practicing your own version of Hallelujah?

Re: Why Digital Music Packaging: Convenience trumps everything - David RD Gratton

Ddonat — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:30:36 -0000

Absolutely. Especially when we consider how music is consumed on mass: ear buds. It does not matter what the source is once it is pushed through those ear buds fidelity collapses. But the vast consumer population does not care what-so-ever. Convenience trumps fidelity, for sure!

Re: Riding a Honda Jazz Scooter - David RD Gratton

Ddonat — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:24:37 -0000

Ricky. You have the exact same "dimensions" as I do. You'll be fine.

Re: More people watching TV, Yes. Just not your shit.

Ddonat — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:38:11 -0000

Thanks for the link Dorian. I will check it out today for sure. That quote pretty much sums up the issue doesn't it?

Re: Riding a Honda Jazz Scooter - David RD Gratton

Ddonat — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:36:53 -0000

Hi Paula, it's a great scooter. I own a 2005. The 2007 has a slightly higher top speed, which I would appreciate going over the Lions Gate Bridge. $1900 seems like a reasonable price if it is in good condition. I paid $2,000 for mine, but the it had only 500km (In one year I have put over 5500km on the scooter). Many people buy scooters thinking they will enjoy it, but discover that they are very uncomfortable in traffic. Hence you will find many scooters for sale with very low milage.

Re: Mark McKay wins C-61 video contest

Ddonat — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:05:23 -0000

I kind of admire the irony of it no being there. Especially if it was intentional.

Re: PlayTheWeb.org: exploring content reuse.

Ddonat — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:29:41 -0000

Good Question Raul.
My feeling is that a well thought out video or series of videos would be very helpful something akin to:
http://www.michaelgeist.ca/...

However, these videos do not clearly ILLUSTRATE the pain consumers will have and disadvantage that Canadian companies will be under should Bill C-61 pass.

So, if you're feeling creative, let's talk.

Re: Riding a Honda Jazz Scooter - David RD Gratton

Ddonat — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:03:11 -0000

I don't know if it is illegal to go over Second Narrows or not, but I
would NEVER attempt it. Your scooter would seriously disrupt traffic
flow and likely be the cause of some nasty accidents. Go over Lions
Gate. :)

Re: Riding a Honda Jazz Scooter - David RD Gratton

Ddonat — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:14:20 -0000

Hi Shin,

Welcome to the Scooter Club. Going up Taylor Way is between 45 and
50km/h. I think there are parts of Mountain Highway that are steeper
than Taylor Way but that still shouldn't be a problem considering
Traffic flow is lighter.

Re: PlayTheWeb.org: exploring content reuse.

Ddonat — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:54:30 -0000

Well, I'm actually surprised how many do care. Previous attempts to push a bill through parliament were held up due to public pressure. I personally think we can thank Michael Geist for that leadership, but you are accurate that there is not enough ground swell from the population en mass even though this legislation will affect everyone.

The reason I think this may be the case is:
1. It is an esoteric topic.
2. We as a population protest for legislation when we feel pain. Meaning, if crime/taxes are high and we can "see it" or experience it we lobby government for change to rectify the situation. NO ONE is experiencing copyright pain in Canada. We copy our content all the time in ethical manners. Nothing is stopping us today so why worry about copyright and educate yourself on the topic. The greater population did not care about global warming 10 years ago even though scientists were saying the situation was dire, because we were not experiencing the bad effects of global warming.

So, to rectify the situation you need to actively educate the population. Something a la "An Inconvenient Truth"

Which gives me a thought....

Re: The need for an attribution trail

Ddonat — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:34:52 -0000

Another Missing Trackback from Victor Stone.

...Maybe because my background in software is in development tools and call me Abraham Maslow but this problems looks very much like a nail to me.

Attribution, on both ends, has to be brain dead simple. We’ve simplified it as much as we could at ccM (given my limited imagination for such things) with a search function during the content submission process. (In fact, the ‘Submit’ button is inactive until the artist posting the remix has attributed somebody ;))...

Re: The need for an attribution trail

Ddonat — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:52:00 -0000

Hi Karen,

Nice. You and Raul have the same approach, I think it is sound. It reads well and is clear to the reader how the content was sourced.

Re: The need for an attribution trail

Ddonat — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:51:02 -0000

Thanks Raul,

I think that language is very clear to readers.