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Re: I had to get a NYT Digital Subscription to figure out what's wrong

scott truitt — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:32:07 -0000

In a world of abundance, like say the entire archive of the Times or the massive amounts of recorded music in rdio or spotify, access matters much less than most people realize. Yes, the "all you can eat" idea gets you to buy. After all, that's why buffets still sell, and that's why you subscribed to the Times. But you and I can't possibly consume everything, so access yields a certain emptiness.

What matters most are the pointers (and the people who point us) to the good stuff. I hesitate to use the word curation, it's overused enough, but implicit curation really is the fix. Thus far, no one has harnessed our natural and almost imperceptible daily gestures to build something that's tuned to and for me. Instead we have top ten most shared lists and the like, maybe one step above twitter's hideous suggested users list of old. We can do better.

I've been chewing on this for some time now, and your post finally pushed me over the edge. Fascinating stuff, really, the emptiness of having it all.

Re: BE ON FIRE

scott truitt — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:02:00 -0000

Reminds me of a line that's been stuck in my head since the day I first read it years ago: “Catch on fire and people will come for miles to watch you burn.”

Re: http://bryce.vc/post/10698287062

scott truitt — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:24:51 -0000

You may not be using Facebook, but they sure are using you.

Re: http://bryce.vc/post/2665254495

scott truitt — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:28:47 -0000

"The difference between delusional and visionary is largely retrospective." Brilliant as advertised. Thanks for sharing, Bryce.

Re: http://fredwilson.vc/post/2070339432

scott truitt — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:17:58 -0000

Brilliant in concept and beautiful in execution. I have both hanging on my wall back home, and they're even more striking in person. Looks like the first run sold out, but they're doing another run soon. Grab 'em if you can.

Re: Tenacity

scott truitt — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:32:18 -0000

I'm going to school on your comments, JLM. Really, your disqus feed is my new favorite blog. Fred sets 'em up, and you knock 'em down.

Re: Fred Wilson Dot VC

scott truitt — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:12:29 -0000

Fred, you'll love this track on his newest release too: http://www.tankt.com/2009/1... It quickly replaced "Lovers Carvings" as my favorite he's ever done.

Re: Sawyer sings and plays with Meema and Ppa

scott truitt — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:32:06 -0000

Next time please remind me to take pictures early and often!

Re: Song of the Day: Greg Week’s “Lay Low”

scott truitt — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:04:06 -0000

Thanks, Dan. I often read that post and listen to that song when I
need to be reminded of the coast again. It always takes me back.

Re: Sawyer gets another great gift from his Aunt Sarah and Uncle Kevin

scott truitt — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:18:00 -0000

Did anyone notice how he says "thank you" and "you're welcome" at the end? Abby pointed it out to me after I stopped recording, I didn't notice it in the moment, but he definitely says it. Too funny.

Re: Sawyer and I wish Scott a Happy Birthday!

scott truitt — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:08:07 -0000

Abby, this made my day! And Sawyer did too by counting pretty much everything in sight. And so did the universe by sending a thunderstorm through SF on Saturday and a slow peaceful rain all afternoon today. What a great weekend!

Re: Sawyer slides

scott truitt — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:17:25 -0000

Sarah, you of all people can imagine what I really wanted to call him.

Re: Sawyer wasn’t feeling well, but he’s still a handsome little dude

scott truitt — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:31:21 -0000

Don't forget, oh cool, uh oh, oh wow, oh snap (not really, that's mine). Great list, Abby! Happy 20 months since your birthday, Wiggles!

Re: Some Serious Freeconomics

scott truitt — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:19:31 -0000

I thought this was the killer quote:

"In a world where the scarce resource is some combination of time, attention, relevance and insight, those commodities become the medium of exchange in a parallel economy alongside traditional currencies..."

But it's a distant second to Brad's description of the USV investment strategy:

"… arbitrage the difference between the capabilities of the new medium and readiness of the existing economic and social structures to exploit those capabilities."

There's gold in them there hills.

Re: Sawyer likes strawberries.

scott truitt — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:52:16 -0000

He loves saying and doing "cheers" too, but almost never with his sippy cup. And of course it doesn't matter what he's eating, he offers up a toast just because he can.

Re: Sawyer enjoys a lime agua fresca.

scott truitt — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:13:57 -0000

Of course, the only way we can feed him is in the swing, but he's quite content with that arrangement.

Re: Sawyer and Scott go to the zoo

scott truitt — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:50:20 -0000

Believe me, he tried, but I was out of tokens. Next time I'll bring plenty of dollar bills.

Re: Sawyer spends Sunday hopping from park to park

scott truitt — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:58:26 -0000

Thanks, Sarah!

Re: Sawyer’s up a tree.

scott truitt — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:43:48 -0000

Me too. I will always love Grandma and Grandpa's front yard, and Nanny's back yard.

Re: Sawyer and tractortime.

scott truitt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:26:47 -0000

Come visit!

Re: Sawyer’s new words, and why we are so sleepy.

scott truitt — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:12:11 -0000

I barely remember that conversation.

Re: Sawyer enjoys taco night.

scott truitt — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:26:21 -0000

My all-time most favorite comment, Mom!

Re: Sawyer “E,I,E,I,O’s”

scott truitt — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:40:36 -0000

You're right, Sarah. I didn't notice that before. He'll definitely know your name after the week he gets to spend with you!

Re: Song of the Day: Squarepusher’s “A Real Woman”

scott truitt — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:43:34 -0000

Many thanks, Steve!

Re: [Sponsor] Review: Data Flow, Visualizing Information in Graphic Design

scott truitt — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:52:04 -0000

This is one of my favorite blogs, and I'm amazed at what you've done with YFD. Thanks for all you do.