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Re: What is Twitter for? Pimping your blog!

Scobleizer — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:39:20 -0000

I don't own that feed so didn't pimp it. :-)

Re: The worst things startups do

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:00:12 -0000

Yeah, of all the points I made this one is the weakest. Good for pointing it out.

Re: The worst things startups do

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:11 -0000

I agree with you sort of. The point I was trying to make is that if a company is all executives and no workers you can smell that. Maybe the ratio shouldn't be 13:1, but the best companies I've visited are at least 4:1. FriendFeed is a weird one because that one company had superstars (one guy ran the teams that started Gmail, another Google Maps, another Google Talk).

Re: The worst question in social media

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:44:45 -0000

There are some jobs that simply aren't fun. I don't think anyone ever wants to clean toilets, for instance, but someone does. I'm very fortunate to have a job I absolutely love but there are plenty who don't. Usually when someone hands you a buck it isn't because they care whether or not you are having fun.

Re: The worst question in social media

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:34:12 -0000

I'm putting YOU on a list! :-)

Re: The worst question in social media

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:33:36 -0000

Bing! Fun is what it's all about. Well, until you start thinking about how to make money with all of this. Then the question turns less fun. Or does it?

Re: The Droid fails AS A PRODUCT when compared to Palm Pre and iPhone

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:52:22 -0000

Yes, but it isn't on by default.

Re: The Droid fails AS A PRODUCT when compared to Palm Pre and iPhone

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:50:34 -0000

Your dad might be very happy with the Droid. On the other hand, he might really not like how the whole package is put together. After using the Droid all week long I really find lots of little things that just piss me off. Of course on the iPhone getting dropped calls pisses me off too. On the Droid things that piss me off are more important than dropped calls (like not smooth scrolling, and hard to click links in Twitter apps). I just don't like the Droid and how it's put together AS A PRODUCT. That said, it is better than every other phone out there so at least your dad will be able to say "I have a better phone than all those Blackberry users."

Re: My world has changed (and I get to share with you)

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:22:03 -0000

That's just because no one has done that yet with list names. I wish that were here, though, too.

Re: Why I disagree with @Arrington about Droid

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:41:51 -0000

Like I said, this is Windows 3.1. It signals a shift is brewing in the phone marketplace. But we have yet to see the product that puts it all together. That's coming, I believe, but the Droid isn't it.

Re: Why I disagree with @Arrington about Droid

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:40:57 -0000

What Facebook app are you using? The one I'm using isn't even close to the same.

Re: Why I disagree with @Arrington about Droid

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:29:40 -0000

No, it is a failure as a product, when compared to the iPhone. I won't go back on that and don't recommend regular people get the Droid -- the iPhone is a far better product. But Android isn't a product. Look at all the comments here. They overlook that fact.

Re: My world has changed (and I get to share with you)

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:16:49 -0000

Lists are tags. You just aren't looking at them right.

Re: My world has changed (and I get to share with you)

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:49:47 -0000

I went for completeness in my lists. You should build your own with the subset that you like listening to. If you ever need completeness you can always just flip over to my list to see what's going on.

Re: My world has changed (and I get to share with you)

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:24:36 -0000

Cloud Computing is covered in my Web hosting list, sorry for not being clearer.

Re: Why I disagree with @Arrington about Droid

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:55:38 -0000

No, I still would be hard on the device and the OS. Android isn't as good. Yet. But for why I need to show you some of the flaws.

Re: Why I disagree with @Arrington about Droid

Scobleizer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:54:54 -0000

Nah, the software has tons of flaws too. More on those in a video tomorrow.

Re: Hey Toronto, Want To Reduce Traffic? Invest In Telecommuting

shey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:39:56 -0000

I think the trust factor can be overcome by monitoring and evaluating results -- are tasks being completed? Are they up to par? Is communication regular and effective?

I'd rather not see Toronto turn into London -- from what I've heard, it's not exactly something to aspire to.

If we had a more effective transit system, this wouldn't be a problem. But we build subway lines where they aren't needed and put poorly manage the bus routes.

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

shey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:55:50 -0000

Why stop? You're making some really key points here. Social media sites like Twitter and Friendfeed only emphasize the conundrum of the so-called "wisdom of the crowd". Without discussion and consideration of viewpoints, how do evaluate merit? Without that, it just ends up being a popularity contest.

I totally agree with you on the newspaper websites -- I've seen opinions from all kinds of angles there.

Re: Hey Toronto, Want To Reduce Traffic? Invest In Telecommuting

shey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:25:02 -0000

Thanks for sharing your perspective :)

Re: 5 Tips To Avoid Being Filtered From Twitter Search

Corvida — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:38:00 -0000

Glad I could help.

Re: Empowerment and Inspiration From Posterous

Corvida — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:37:29 -0000

What was so different about Tumblr for you?

Re: Empowerment and Inspiration From Posterous

Corvida — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:36:57 -0000

No worries Beth. It happens all the time. :)

Re: Empowerment and Inspiration From Posterous

Corvida — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:36:44 -0000

lmao, shoe shopping digging is just as good I think. It's definitely better than crack.

I hear you though and glad I'm not alone in these sentiments.Good luck reconnecting with your blogging groove and keep me posted!

Re: Digital Dollars Or Physical Cash?

Corvida — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:30:08 -0000

Completely understandable. Thanks for your response James!