I have been thinking about this as well lately, and it was interesting to see it actually posted online this morning: Is Slashdot the driver of Buzz that it once was? [here]
I would be tempted to say that the impact of the Technorati, and uber-linking and trackback phenomena are more important to Buzz now then Slashdot. Slashdot was the go-to place for hip and cool news about the world of geeks. Now, blogs and the associated tools do the same job.
Will Slashdot fade away? Not likely. The more important question is whether it will evolve. What could Slashdot do to make it more relevant to the blog-focused techophiles?
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New CEO
My company brought the new CEO online yesterday. This is an interesting time…be interesting to hear her outline and execute on her vision.
Time to re-fill the tub o’ popcorn and hunker down.
Norway
I want to visit Norway before I die.
Infuriation…
I have had one of those days that make action-oriented people mad with insanity. I had my trip to the Bay Area “postponed”, because I am only able to meet with one client.
I hear managers out there going good! Until they hear that:
- It is one of the company’s largest clients
- The Account Manager for the area just left the company
- They are key to our strategic focus for one of our major products
So, to save a couple of hundred dollars, they scrubbed my meeting. And this is supposed to make me feel good about going out and getting a feel for what customers want, without having it go through the Marketing or Management filters.
I am feeling…abandoned is a good way to describe the way I feel today.
Time to figure out another pay to pay the bills.
CA Trip cancelled
Got word that my CA trip has been cancelled at the executive level. Sounds like time to dust off my resume.
Snow…again
Glad to hear that Jim from across the street was using his snowblower on his drive this morning…he said it was thanks for the stuff we have done to help and his family this winter. And it saved Samantha a ton of time going out this morning.
I am working from home today, getting ready for my trip to the Bay area tomorrow. It will be a severe shock to go from snow to 65F and Rain…NOT!
Another happy Powerbook user…NOT ME!
Ben McConnell bought a new Powerbook this weekend. [here]
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To all sponsors, or Apple staff: Please note the sub-title of this blog. I want to be a Powerbook evangelist.
Comments on United Airlines and Mileage Plus
On January 31, I went on a rampage about United and Mileage Plus. On Feb 25, Lessig posted that he flew his 1 Millionth mile on United, with no recognition.
Today, Johnnie Moore and Jon Strande weigh in on the same topic.
I am flying United on Wednesday and Friday. I used to be excited about travelling on United. Then I flew Alaska Airlines last week. United, you need to re-invigorate your brand, your company, and your staff.
Make me want to fly United again.
Obligatory Existence Ping
Yes, I am still here. I have been involved with the kids and family this weekend, so posting was light.
I am travelling to the Bay Area on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, and have some time on Thursday night, if any fellow bloggers want to grab a brew somewhere on the peninsula (I am staying in the San Mateo/Burlingame area).