DISQUS

Scott Porad · 5 months ago

Nice post!

You listed specific names of people with whom you have good relationships. This lends the credibility of your good name to them thereby enhancing their reputation. Are you concerned about a backlash from people who weren't listed? Have you received any complaints?

Scott

P.S. The most influential panel (upon my thinking) I attended at SXSW was yours with Marshall and Micah Baldwin. Thanks!


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Louis Gray · 5 months ago

Scott, thanks for the comments about the SXSW panel. I was lucky to be invited and participate - and glad you were there. The next time we're in the same room, let's be sure to meet up.

Although I listed a lot of different people in the post, it was by no means all-inclusive. If I tried to write a list of people I've enjoyed meeting or who have been helpful over the last few years, it would be quite extensive. To be honest, I haven't heard any positive or negative feedback from any people on this list, so they either didn't see it, or it was internalized. I'm glad you felt the desire to respond. My blog isn't all about products all the time. I like to explain how I am feeling and being impacted by the news and blogging process when I can.

ChangeForge | Ken Stewart · 5 months ago

Louis, as always on-point and thought-provoking. I rather enjoyed your observation of how "celebrity blogging status" has impact on what you say and even what you read. I suppose I wonder if the "why didn't you's" and ultimatums help you separate the milk from the cream? Does that impact future looking decisions given that type of behavior doesn't agree with you generally?

Warmest Regards,
K

Louis Gray · 5 months ago

Ken, great to hear from you. This place needs your name around a lot more! :)

I don't know about this "celebrity blogging status" of which you speak. Being more visible and getting to know folks makes them seem more human and less like brands. The way people respond to activity colors how I interpret them, of course. And I am always learning and honing what I do thanks to responses I get, and what I see from others.

Dan Morrill AKA Techwag · 5 months ago

Consume and report - what I find interesting is how I am using the human filters like you and others to cut down on the clutter. Although I have been branching out lately to see what else is out there.

nicefishfilms · 5 months ago

there is something refreshing about this. i agree, there is a general sense of goodness in this sector. you add a lot to that Louis.

hardaway · 5 months ago

I know all the people you know, and read their blogs. and I don't blog "professionally," either. But I'm not in the center of things, just on the periphery, and I find that's a cool place to get excited about new things and still feel a sense of belonging. I'm not sure I could stand the heat in the kitchen; I prefer to sit quietly in the breakfast nook.

Mark Aaron Murnahan · 5 months ago

O.K. now you have me to contend with! I guess you just conveniently *forgot* to mention me. I see how it is ... the writing is on the wall. I guess I am just not cool enough or popular enough to mention me. *huge grin* I am just trying to keep the theme alive. I know how you feel.

Louis Gray · 5 months ago

Murnahan, my apologies! I blew it! Yours was the one name that would have made this post complete. Thanks for the reminder. :)

Mark Essel · 5 months ago

I just see people sharing information. Even though I tune in often you guys have become super human filters to those who are busy outside blogging and related work.

In order to keep your perception fresh (& rekindle your passion) you may wish to take some time off. Don't worry we'll all be here when you get back if you do decide to recharge your batteries.

Paul W. Homer · 5 months ago

I've seen lots of people talk about the end of the traditional medias, but it really seems to me that we simply displaced those older versions with a newer one with far more complexity and layers. The old biases, which were more obvious to the public, have been superseded by a less rational, more personal set. We may get information faster, but what have we done to the quality? Whom can we trust to summarize this stuff for us now? Still, it used to be just about money and power, now it's about money, power and popularity :-)