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Re: Navigating Change – It’s The Network!

Bruce Barber — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:16:11 -0000

The great news is that I'm producing a radio show I'm really proud of;

www.reallifesurvivalguide.com

The people I'm working with are providing ample supplies of both!

Re: Navigating Change – It’s The Network!

Bruce Barber — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:45:21 -0000

The group has become somewhat "dormant", but he connection made have been invaluable!

Re: Falling In Love With Twitter All Over Again

Bruce Barber — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:16:28 -0000

I couldn't use Twitter without "Lists"!

Using my "News" list to follow the events in Egypt has been astonishing...

@BruceBarber

Re: The N+1 Theory

Bruce Barber — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:48:51 -0000

Just realized we BOTH got beat... Check out Krassen's YouTube link, posted at 4:27 this morning.

Mad props are in order.

Re: The N+1 Theory

Bruce Barber — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:40:31 -0000

"These go to eleven. It's one more." Nigel Tufnel

Re: From Twitter and Facebook To Boxee

Bruce Barber — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:25:14 -0000

Ad campaign: "Think Fred".

Re: From Twitter and Facebook To Boxee

Bruce Barber — Tue, 18 May 2010 09:21:04 -0000

Let's not forget the hot new tablet computing device, "The FredPad".

Re: From Twitter and Facebook To Boxee

Bruce Barber — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:47:00 -0000

Or the new social network, "Fredbook".

Re: From Twitter and Facebook To Boxee

Bruce Barber — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:25:56 -0000

As a card-carrying Baby Boomer, color me impressed with your cutting edge grasp of what's new in the world of consumer electronics - and how the latest hardware "plays" with social software. In a world of seemingly limitless information and entertainment choices, Boxee's ability to narrow the field using trusted data from your personal networks sounds intriguing.

Re: Privacy and the Treacherous Middle Ground

Bruce Barber — Sat, 15 May 2010 08:09:32 -0000

Fred,

It's interesting that you use Foursquare as an example here.

I use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as completely public channels. (I'm used to this, because I've been a public figure - a radio host - for most of my adult life.) Foursquare, on the other hand, is the one social network I've decided to sandbox as a place where I want to know everyone on my friends list.

That said, I agree completely with your assertion that "the middle ground" is treacherous. This makes me wonder, though - is this a problem that needs to be be addressed by Facebook... or its users?

Re: Email Bankruptcy

Bruce Barber — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:29:06 -0000

This looks like a job for... an assistant?

Re: Multi-Function Printer Follow-up

Bruce Barber — Sun, 09 May 2010 09:46:07 -0000

Looks like we've just witnessed a grand (and successful) experiment in "social shopping". Wave of the future, perchance?

Re: WordPress Founder Talks About the Platform’s Future [VIDEO]

Bruce Barber — Mon, 03 May 2010 06:43:27 -0000

Matt has created something really special, and his vision for the future is exciting.

(I also have great respect for anyone who rocks the pocket square.)

Re: WordPress Founder Talks About the Platform’s Future [VIDEO]

Bruce Barber — Mon, 03 May 2010 05:36:19 -0000

T.G.F.W.P. - Thank God for WordPress!

Re: Mastering The VC Game

Bruce Barber — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:05:09 -0000

Feel better, Fred.

Re: One Graph To Rule Them All?

Bruce Barber — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:14:46 -0000

True - I shared my comment, above, on Twitter, but not on Facebook...

Re: One Graph To Rule Them All?

Bruce Barber — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:07:35 -0000

I think you've hit upon an important point: that the social Web has become kind of a digital "Swiss Army Knife", comprised of different tools for different purposes.

I use my Facebook page as a very public space to stay connected with different people from my various lives - the kid from Buffalo, the college student, the radio personality. I use LinkedIn and Twitter for business, Disqus for commenting (on only the best blogs!), and Foursquare for connecting with friends and business acquaintances in my physical communities.

Any one of these, taken separately, would provide only a snapshot of my graph. Aggregating the feeds makes sense as a business model (a la FriendFeed), but, as you have noted, one loses the ability to "sandbox" different relationships.

That said, I believe the "Like" button has the ability to become Facebook's killer app. Publishers are given an opportunity for content to spread virally on FB's vast network, and Facebook gains valuable insights into what that network considers important.

Re: Bit.ly Kicks Butt.ly

Bruce Barber — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:06:11 -0000

Thanks, Melody!

The "Share and Enjoy" feature is a WordPress plugin called "Sexy Bookmarks"...

Re: CONFIRMED: New York Times to Start Charging for Website in 2011

Bruce Barber — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:05:33 -0000

I wonder if this has anything to do with the imminent release of the Apple tablet. My guess is that the tablet will make it easy to transport a current subscription to a digital format, or to purchase individual pieces of content they way be buy songs on iTunes.

The Times won't be able to charge for information that's available elsewhere - that's a given - but as publications look for a way to finance investigative work that's expensive to produce, this might be just the ticket. The story goes from "They're charging me for something I can get for free" to "I'm happy to pay for this because I'm supporting journalism that isn't tied to advertising".

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

Bruce Barber — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:57:01 -0000

Merry Christmas, Fred!

Re: Happy Holidays 2009- My Photo Project

Bruce Barber — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:50:36 -0000

Kids are what it's all about. Mine are getting older, but on this day I'm always reminded how lucky I am to have them - and what an incredible responsibility we share: to make theirs a better world.

Merry Christmas to you and yours, Chris.

Re: My Google Wave Wish List

Bruce Barber — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:26:22 -0000

Early to the learning curve, Mr. Brogan. Kudos! I would expect no less...

Re: Comments Will Be Closed After Two Weeks

Bruce Barber — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:55:46 -0000

I understand that you're conflicted, but If moderating comments on legacy posts is interfering with your ability to create new content, your decision feels like a bit of a "no-brainer".

Re: Live Video Streams Go Mainstream

Bruce Barber — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:01:05 -0000

...and how can you not LOVE the new UStream app for the iPhone?

Re: WTF Is Facebook Connect?

Bruce Barber — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:03:06 -0000

As a card-carrying "early adopter", I really like what Facebook Connect has to offer. That being said, I think you're right on the money with respect to the confusion associated with the service. This should serve as a reminder to those of us on "the front lines" - that when it comes to new tools, we need to pay close attention to how people use (and understand) them in the real world.