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Re: My Twitter Friends Mosaic

twitter-17800359 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:49:39 -0000

HEY

Re: Confessions of a Freelance Web Designer

generalcontractorwebsites — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:14:04 -0000

ok... so how much is your rough estimate for a "quality" work? just to have an idea...

Re: The Human Side of Project Management

evelyntiffany — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:47:02 -0000

I've never been in the posture of leading a team until a few weeks ago when I was proposed to take over my team because our previous leader moved to another firm. I still have a few days to decide but reading this article made me realize I might fail my team. I'm not as determined or as powerful as required. I always liked being there to give ideas not to gather them. I can't be firm about deadlines unless they are my own. I really don't see myself being harsh with an employee if he/she isn't done on time. I'm having a dilemma. Should I give it a try or simply refuse?
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Evelyn Tiffany - dedicated servers programmer.

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

app103 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:44:16 -0000

Yes, the really great discussions are fewer and farther between than they used to be, but I don't think it has anything to do with friendfeed becoming cliqueish, because I don't think it has.

I would like to see more of that type of discussion, myself. There were a few channels that I thought had some hope, but they seem to have fizzled out, with nobody posting in them any more.

But at the same time, you have to understand that anywhere you go, an unpopular view isn't likely to be embraced, and is likely to be jumped all over. Subjects like politics, religion, race, and gender disparity are traditionally topics that can cause much heated debates and argument when opposing viewpoints are expressed. But that's a good thing, in my opinion, so let it be so. On most "nice" forums, they are the forbidden subjects, for just this reason. They can turn friends into enemies at the drop of a hat and make otherwise nice people turn into "monsters".

But if you have something on your mind you'd like to discuss on these subjects, by all means, post your views, no matter how unpopular you think they are. When kept to oneself, an unpopular view can be nothing but. But out in the open, no matter how heated the debate gets, it has a chance to becoming more popular, as you have the opportunity to change minds.

It is better to post the topics you'd like to discus than to complain that nobody else is posting the topics you'd like to discuss. Take charge and be in control of the content in your feed. And don't worry, I won't unsubscribe if you say something I don't agree with. I am not that petty, and I prefer to follow people that speak their mind, even if it is contrary to my point of view.

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

holdenpage — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:18:59 -0000

Oh, trust me scoble. I think you're an idiot :-)

I don't think there is much of a need for me to be more open about it

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

bizsumpark182 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:01:22 -0000

My usage of Friendfeed has gone way down over the last few months. Part of it is because I now have a full time, steady design job and I don't have as much time to be on Friendfeed. But, at the same time, since the Facebook buyout things just don't feel the same when I go there and it really gets kind of depressing.

Friendfeed has always been a place where I felt I could go and be around people who have the same interest as me. Something I can't really get out of the people I live around for the most part. It has always been separate from Facebook and Twitter for me as I try to use each one for different purposes. I just hope that all the great people there will be easy to find and keep up with across the internets.

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

louismg — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:55:12 -0000

Holden, stop trolling Scoble all over the web. (Signed, your boss) :)

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

Scobleizer — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:14:50 -0000

Sorry, Republicans are idiots. :-) Geesh, it's politics. If you want to identify yourself as a member of a group then expect to be called an idiot. I get called an idiot all the time. I'm sure you're calling me one under your breath. At least I'm transparent about it.

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

shey — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:16:35 -0000

Definitely a concern as well. I think interaction has decreased since the Facebook announcement, but it's been downhill since before then.

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

ahr19 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:12:53 -0000

I feel people are just wary of investing time and a lot of energy into Friendfeed b/c the future is still cloudy. I just to have it logged on all day and now only two or three times a day. I will still aggregate stuff there but not much convo going on. Good thing for the IM notifier.

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

shey — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:12:25 -0000

You're absolutely right Shevonne, I think the lack of diversity is a contributor, not necessarily the root of the problem.

Scoble and I use the site for different purposes and objectives, so we expect different things out of it.

Thanks :)

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

dcfemella — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:06:52 -0000

Diversity is something that seems to be dwindling on FriendFeed, so I agree with you there. It might also have to do with the fact that many people are not investing their time and energy into FriendFeed as much as before because there is still that uncertainty that it will be around in the long haul. I think what you are saying is the opposite of what Scoble was saying though. You are asking for diversity and acceptance of each other's opinion and interests, while Scoble was indicating there is a lack of one subject (i.e. tech-related discussions) being discussed. Great post.

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

shey — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:06:50 -0000

Scoble has a lot to answer for in his own behaviour. I'm not agreeing with his behaviour, just his sentiment about chatroom/forum problem

Re: Sorry FriendFeed, But I Agree With Robert Scoble

holdenpage — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:04:04 -0000

I agree about differing opinions.

But that has been a problem for a long time

When scoble was active on FF I said in a thread I am "more or less republican and I feel odd here being so"

Scoble called me, and all other republicans, idiots. I will have to find the thread but it was despicable.

He lead the mob that time and he might talk about being open all he wants, he isn't. All he does is push his own agenda, otherwise, I would take what he said with at least a grain of salt.

Re: 3 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Shaving Your Head

Amanda23 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:26:56 -0000

This is so true, and kinda think the top guy is cute aswell

Re: FriendFeed Participation Levels

takeshi2 — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:23:31 -0000

FriendFeed is really advisable specially there objectives and purpose. And I get some useful information on it.This is a very big deal for those people mentioned on this article.

Re: FriendFeed Participation Levels

Fresno_Property_Management — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:51:43 -0000

Wow. Liked the visual diagram that made understanding this abstract concept much easier. The size of the 3 different groups was very well done and the picture really sticks in your head long after one is finished reading the article. Any chance for a follow up article on how best to target these 3 different groups? Thanks, great article!

Re: Top 3 Reasons Why Jamaicans Shouldn’t go Camping

ozarktrailtents — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:42:08 -0000

Lol, very funny post, I will remember not to take you camping with me.

Re: Confessions of a Freelance Web Designer

Devin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:48:34 -0000

Some good points!

I hate clients who want to revise things to no end. They're just not content until they've nudged every little thing aspect of the design just to satisfy their own need to micromanage! Sure, you charge them for it, but it's always inconvenient and it's always super annoying.

Re: Having fun with the baby (Flickr Meme)

AventIsis — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:23:11 -0000

Hey thanks for the share, the baby seems to be camera friendly!

Rina

Re: Confessions of a Freelance Web Designer

MediaMarc — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:19:25 -0000

This was post was tight. It is a shame that people still don't respect the thought and time it takes to design and professional website. They think that everything virtual just magically comes into existence, and want to pay you according to that myth.

Re: 1 Year Already?

shey — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:19:44 -0000

thanks!

Re: 1 Year Already?

MediaMarc — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:47:35 -0000

sorry "like" what your doing, I do speak english quite well LOL

Re: 1 Year Already?

MediaMarc — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:45:59 -0000

Sup Shey,
I was browsing the internet looking for tech blogs when I found sheysmith.com I look what your doing, keep up the good work!

Re: On Social Media, Are You a Type X or Type Y Thinker?

MediaMarc — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:25:22 -0000

Good post Man, I am a type Y person all the way, it is funny how social media is being a huge part of or personal and professional lives. Sometimes it scares me