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Re: FriendFeed Universes and My New Deal

felix — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:47:57 -0000

Aviv, you're definitely right, quality of comment is definitely a factor (as distinct from length, but I think we're really getting at the same thing). I do check out comment streams and scan a quick sample, but more often than not, if I see a lot of comments on topics I'm interested in I subscribe. Even small innocuous posts can be conversation starters. Kinda like a low opening bid on ebay. :) Beyond that, I just like to see people engaged enough in the site to actively participate. "LIke"ing is great, commenting even better.

If there's a ton of off topic comments or whatever, that's a different story.

Re: FriendFeed Universes and My New Deal

avivshaham — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:03:28 -0000

I think one should also take into consideration the actual length of a user's comments - and their contents, in addition to (or instead of...) the simple count of comments+likes. I think this is particularly important as FF is becoming more active and entries can easily have 20+ comments by the time you see them. I make it a point to not post comments that repeat what others already said. I also noticed that lately when I do post a comment it requires some maneuvering in order to avoid the 300-character limit :), and so I learned to ignore the real count of a "potential subscription"'s comments and instead spend a few minutes reading recent comments before I make a decision (it sounds so serious now, heh).

Re: Turn FriendFeed Into Your Start Page With These Greasemonkey Scripts

avivshaham — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:30:20 -0000

I agree, which is why I never continued to work on the original Tabs script. However, I think it'd be interesting for FF to allow developers to create and control custom tabs that can be injected with data based on FF-originated data or external fetches. Until then... browser tabs are the way to go.

Re: Experimenting with Google App Engine - Bret Taylor's blog

andycowl — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:23:19 -0000

Aviv - What on earth do you mean ? The header is needlessly cluttered with an RSS icon (most readers know how to subscribe) and a search bar that will never be used. The footer is cluttered with licensing and copyright info.

Seriously though, I do like the simplicitly and presentation of this blog :-)

If you're not already aware, you might also like Scott Wallick's themes for WP - 'minimalist' style themes which are quite stunning IMHO.

I saw a great article that said most blogs are contaminated by widgets, noise, badges etc purely for the authors satisfaction rather than the most important audience - the reader.

Re: Experimenting with Google App Engine - Bret Taylor's blog

dhotson — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:16:11 -0000

You should check out Tumblr, it's kinda like minimalistic blogging.

Re: Experimenting with Google App Engine - Bret Taylor's blog

avivshaham — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:32:48 -0000

For example, Fred Wilson's blog - a real gem, with amazing content, but man.. all those widgets make me fidget.

Re: Experimenting with Google App Engine - Bret Taylor's blog

slippylane — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:22:19 -0000

Aviv - fair point, but most bloggers put the extra stuff on their site as a way to drive traffic there, or to promote other things the blogger is in support of, although I concur your point that there is something about the trend towards minimalist layouts that appeals. I predict we'll see more of this trend as more ex-Googlers launch their own startups! :-)

Re: Experimenting with Google App Engine - Bret Taylor's blog

avivshaham — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:06:29 -0000

I wish all blogs were like this one in terms of presentation. Widget-less, perfect font size, to-the-point. Someone should come up with a bare-bones Blogger.

Re: Early notes on GoogleApps (Scripting News)

avivshaham — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:41:09 -0000

I kinda picked this thread as a test bed for something I'm trying to get to work. It'll be worth it if does... Almost there

Re: Early notes on GoogleApps (Scripting News)

dave — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:30:24 -0000

What are you sorry about?

Re: Early notes on GoogleApps (Scripting News)

avivshaham — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:28:22 -0000

Good post. Sorry, but I'm testing to see if it shows up on FF. Sorry Dave!

Re: FriendFeed Replaces Google Reader? Maybe

engtech — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:16:54 -0000

Sweet Aviv. I think you just saved my weekend.

Re: FriendFeed Replaces Google Reader? Maybe

bwana — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:45:04 -0000

cool! i don't know of any other features I need at the moment. Too many possibilities!

Re: FriendFeed Replaces Google Reader? Maybe

avivshaham — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:08:47 -0000

Well I'm done with the code that injects FF with new imaginary friends and registering services for them. I'll make a little command-line utility for this. (I hope the FF crew won't mind. If it's an issue.. well just say so). Besides importing OPML - is there anything else you want it to do while we're at it?

Re: FriendFeed Replaces Google Reader? Maybe

avivshaham — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:17:50 -0000

Ah, who's got time to wait! Let's Greasemonkey our way into the tabs! :)

Re: FriendFeed Replaces Google Reader? Maybe

bwana — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:08:55 -0000

I think this is highly possible with the API. You're going to see this real soon, I guarantee.

Re: FriendFeed Replaces Google Reader? Maybe

avivshaham — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:41:09 -0000

What would really be nice is the ability to add custom Tabs... endless possibilities! FriendFeed would turn into a platform.

Re: FriendFeed Replaces Google Reader? Maybe

avivshaham — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:33:35 -0000

Until they add some account management capabilities to the API, I suppose you could automate the process by generating the AJAX calls programmatically. Let's see if I get around to it tonight... Only because it's FF!