Morning Coffee Notes
It's even worse than it appears. From scripting.com, the original Morning Coffee Notes podcast, with Dave Winer. About this feed: https://mcn.archive.podnews.net/
Mon, May 30, 2011
A Cinch test
A short test of Cinch, a product from BlogTalkRadio.
Fri, December 31, 2010
WikiLeaks - a pivotal moment to reshape journalism
“A rare thing – a Dave Winer soliloquy – about the line between people who welcome WikiLeaks and those who fight it. And the distractions.” Dave’s thoughts on the ongoing WikiLeaks story and how it represents a “reformation of journalism”. He argues that there is a clear divide between those who are willing to use the leaked information and those who are not: Dave is firmly on the side of using the information. He criticizes the New York Times for not being more supportive of WikiLeaks and the First Amendment, and calls out the hypocrisy of companies like Amazon and PayPal for banning WikiLeaks while allowing other news outlets to cover the leaks. Dave believes the leaks could expose important information that the public needs to know, even if it makes some powerful people uncomfortable. Overall, Dave sees the WikiLeaks story as a pivotal moment that will reshape journalism going forward.
Tue, March 16, 2010
Dave Winer on Twitter's new @anywhere identity system extension
“Dave Winer on Twitter’s new @anywhere identity system extension. What is @anywhere? Here’s my best guess…” @Anywhere was a new feature announced by Twitter that allows websites to integrate Twitter functionality, such as displaying user profiles and enabling commenting, without users having to leave the website. This is Twitter’s answer to similar features offered by Facebook, where users can use their Facebook login to interact on other websites. Dave suggests that @Anywhere appears to be part of a broader trend of technology companies trying to extend their reach and integrate their services across the web, though the long-term impact and usefulness of such features remains to be seen.
Sun, December 27, 2009
Explaining fat pings in cloud pipe
Long polling is a technique used by Dave to receive real-time updates from websites that support RSS cloud or Pub/Sub/Hubbub protocols, despite being behind a firewall that prevents direct access. Instead of just getting the URL of the updated feed, he also receives the actual content of the updated item. This “fat ping” approach reduces the number of feed reads required on the server side, which is beneficial for sites with a lot of user-generated content.
Sat, December 05, 2009
Answers for Megan Taylor
“Megan had some questions about River2 which I answered in this brief podcast.”
Sat, November 07, 2009
Comparing Droid to iPhone, two interesting strategies
“Second podcast of the day, comparing Apple’s and Google’s strategies.” Dave discusses his experience with the new Android device, the Motorola Droid, and how it compares to the iPhone. He notes that the Droid provides a more seamless integration with the web experience, extending features like Google Maps and Gmail in ways the iPhone had not. Dave observes that this reflects the broader competition and convergence between the technology ecosystems of Google and Apple, which could have progressed further had the companies collaborated. Overall, Dave is excited about the Droid and the potential for new technological advancements, despite some initial challenges in adapting to the device.
Fri, November 06, 2009
Quick first look review of DROID
“Quick review of Motorola DROID just bought this morning. Recorded on the speaker phone. Great quality! Also a bit of baseball philosophy for the Yankees and Phillies.” Dave is testing out the first Motorola Droid phone (an Android device released in Nov 2009) and is impressed with the call quality and connection compared to his previous experience with AT&T, which he describes as the “worst phone company in the world” due to frequent dropped calls and poor call quality. He likes the Droid’s fast performance, clean user interface, and customization options. While the camera is not as nice as the iPhone’s, he was able to easily upload photos to Gmail and Facebook. Dave is considering moving away from the iPhone, which he feels has become too restrictive with its app strategy.
Sun, May 17, 2009
Whgat happened to this week's Rebooting The News
“I screwed up and lost this week’s Rebooting The News podcast. This brief 3 minute solo cast explains what happens and expresses apologies to Jay and everyone for this screwup. Sorry!!”
Wed, May 06, 2009
Talking gadgets with Robert Scoble
“We started out talking about the Kindle, turned to gadgets, the iPhone, the MIT Tech Review slam of me and Clay Shirky, and on to opportunities for the Palm Pre to zig where Apple zags.”
Tue, April 21, 2009
Hypercamp - blogging as the backbone of news in the future?
“Sidebar to last Sunday’s Rebooting The News podcast with Jay Rosen, relating the blogger assignment desk idea to Hypercamp, which is a more comprehensive blueprint for how blogging becomes the backbone of news in the future. Also a response to Kevin Marks.” Dave discusses the Hypercamp idea, where there would be a permanent newsroom as an open resource for the blogging community, allowing bloggers to collaborate and cover news events together. He envisions this as a way to apply the principles of amateur journalism and citizen reporting, cutting out the middlemen of traditional media. Dave believes this approach will lead to more direct access to sources and diverse perspectives, rather than the single viewpoint of professional journalists. He sees this as the natural evolution of how news and information will be shared in the future, enabled by technology and the willingness of people to contribute their time and ideas.
Fri, April 10, 2009
Bootstrapping for journalism
“Bootstrapping, a computer concept – also applies to journalism.” Dave discusses the concept of “bootstrapping” in the context of the evolution of technology and journalism. He recounts his personal experiences with the rise of personal computers, networking, and software development, and argues that the replacement for the current journalism system will emerge through a similar bootstrapping process - a gradual synthesis of various experiments and false starts, rather than a single “big bang” solution. Dave believes the great thinkers in the news industry should be more actively experimenting and iterating on new models, rather than just critiquing the current state of affairs. He suggests platforms like Twitter could be a key part of the future of news distribution, if leveraged properly by media companies.
Thu, April 09, 2009
Interview with Chris Brogan
“Chris had a blog post this morning about 100 Twitters, and that started an online conversation that turned into this 1/2 hour podcast.” Dave Winer and Chris Brogan discuss the future of Twitter and the desire for more choice and control in the social media landscape. Winer expresses frustration with Twitter’s increasing centralization and celebrity focus, arguing that the platform should embrace more decentralization and customization to allow users to create their own “clubhouses” and experiences. Brogan agrees, noting the need for alternatives that provide the simplicity and familiarity of Twitter but with more flexibility and user control.
Sat, March 21, 2009
EC2 for poets
“Roadmap and vision for the EC2 for Poets howto: http://howto.opml.org/dave/ec2/ "
Sun, September 14, 2008
Is the Republican Party running against the press?
“Discussion of current events with Jay Rosen of NYU and Dave Winer.” Dave and Jay discuss their belief that the Republican party is running against the press, rather than the Democratic party or President Obama. They argue that the Republican strategy is to confuse and deceive the public, knowing that by the time the truth is uncovered, the election will be over. They suggest the press needs to be more aggressive in calling out lies and holding the Republican campaign accountable, rather than simply reporting on the deception. They believe this “post-truth” approach from the Republicans signals a broader attempt to govern based on dismissing facts and reality, which poses a serious threat to democracy.
Mon, July 14, 2008
Coffee Notes ramble on why Crowd Sourcing doesn't work for what I do
“A verbal note in the ongoing discussion betw Jay Rosen and myself about crowd sourcing. See the posts on today’s Scripting News for more pointers and examples. http://bit.ly/43aoOc " Dave discusses his experience with asking his blog readers about how the foreclosure crisis was affecting them. He explains that this was not “crowdsourcing” - he did not view his readers as a “crowd”, but rather as individuals whose unique perspectives and experiences he wanted to hear. Dave contrasts this with a previous experience where a radio host’s guest talked down to the audience, assuming they would not understand a basic political concept. Dave argues that we should have high expectations of people’s intelligence and knowledge, rather than viewing them as an incompetent “crowd”. He believes this “broadcast mentality” stems from an economic conflict of interest, and that we should instead treat people as equals and individuals.
Wed, June 18, 2008
Dave Winer on the Controversy with the AP
“What I learned about the controversy with the AP and some bloggers. I asked him to look at NewsJunk.com to see if it would be an infringement, he said no. This contradicts much of what people are saying on blogs. Please have a look.” Dave discusses the controversy between bloggers and the Associated Press (AP) over the use of AP content. Dave explains that the issue arose when a blogger named Rogers Cadenhead was republishing full AP articles on his website, which the AP saw as copyright infringement. He believes the AP is right to protect its content, but suggests they should focus on large-scale infringement rather than going after smaller bloggers. He recommends the AP release a statement outlining their philosophy and approach to working with bloggers, as he believes the AP has generally been supportive of new technologies like RSS. Overall, Dave advocates for a more measured and collaborative approach between the AP and the blogging community.
Mon, February 25, 2008
An interview with George Lakoff
George Lakoff is an American linguist and philosopher.
Tue, January 15, 2008
A chat with Robert Scoble, and his son Patrick, after MacWorld 2008
Dave and Robert Scoble discuss their impressions of the Macworld conference, with Robert’s son Patrick sharing his views on the new Apple products (including the first look at the MacBook Air) and his interest in potentially working for Apple in the future. Patrick reveals that he skipped school to attend the conference.
Mon, December 31, 2007
The different ways people use Twitter
Dave discusses the different ways people use Twitter, noting that everyone has a different experience based on who they follow and who follows them. He explains that the “@” symbol is used to address a tweet to someone who doesn’t follow you, allowing you to have a conversation with them. Weiner also talks about the ratio of followers to people followed, with some users having a very high ratio of followers to those they follow. Dave suggests this could be an interesting way to rank people on Twitter. Dave then plays a song by the Grateful Dead to end his podcast for the year.
Sat, August 18, 2007
Open identity systems: what will succeed?
Dave discusses the challenges of open identity systems, noting that while many systems allow the use of open IDs, few actually accept them. He suggests this is due to the incentives for system operators to control user identities and data, as this is how they generate value. OpenID and similar approaches are unlikely to gain widespread adoption, he says, as dominant tech companies like Google and Facebook have little incentive to support open standards that could reduce their control. Instead, he believes a more lightweight, user-driven approach like Twitter may have a better chance of succeeding, as it allows for open development of client applications without requiring user migration from existing platforms.
Thu, June 28, 2007
Dave's thoughts on TwitterGram
Dave looks at TwitterGram, a small (200K) MP3 file, and ideas for how it might grow. (TwitterGram lasted intil March 2008, according to the Web Archive.)
Wed, May 23, 2007
Tom Rabin, Dave Winer, Mark Bernstein and Larry Smarter
A recording from a conference panel, chaired by the BBC’s Steve Evans. Tom Rabin is EVP of Red Hat; Mark Bernstein is president and center director of the Palo Alto Research Center; and Larry Smarter is California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology.
Mon, April 30, 2007
A panel discussion - designing the perfect podcast player
This was recorded at a conference in Las Vegas.
Wed, February 21, 2007
A Conversation with two Visionaries
A recording of a talk at The Public Media Conference in Boston, February 20-24, 2007. Entitled “A Conversation with two Visionaries”, the session was with Dave and Doc Searls.
Wed, February 07, 2007
Preparing for a conference in Boston
Dave is preparing for an upcoming conference in Boston, where he plans to share his perspective on the changes in media and communication over the past 20-30 years. He reflects on his experiences trying to have open discussions about these changes, including with the music industry, the 2004 election, and a failed attempt at a discussion in Nashville. Dave expresses hope that national public radio can facilitate the kind of open discourse needed to understand differences and find common ground, rather than getting bogged down in arguments. Dave believes the current state of public discourse represents a loss of something important, and see an opportunity for public radio to lead the way in a “new kind of election” focused on shared goals rather than superficial factors.
Sat, February 03, 2007
FIrst Archos recording
Dave tests out a new Archos recorder.
Thu, June 23, 2005
Seattle burnout: RSS and OPML, and transparency in tech
“A Seattle burnout podcast after days of heavy programming on the OPML Weblog Editor. Turned out a lot longer than I planned. Yeowza.” Dave discusses his recent work on a blogging tool for the OPML editor, which he has just released to testers. He is excited about the progress, though there are still some bugs to work out. Dave plans to give a 3-hour presentation at an upcoming conference, covering topics like the evolution of RSS and how OPML differs from RSS as a younger “sibling” format. He emphasizes the importance of having tools that generate content in a format, and how OPML is an open-source outlining platform with the potential to attract developers. Weiner also shares his views on the importance of transparency and simplicity in technology, arguing against obfuscating XML and instead making it easy for users to understand.
Wed, June 15, 2005
OPML editor progress in a thunderstorm
“A hugely dramatic thunderstorm godcast, with an update on progress with the OPML editor, and a roadmap through next week and beyond. Only 11 minutes. Pretty cool!” Dave Winer was coding at his computer when a severe thunderstorm started outside, with large thunderbolts shaking the house. Despite the distractions, Dave continues working on releasing a new outliner tool, which a small initial test group of users had been trying out and providing feedback on. Dave explain that he is not aiming for perfection, but rather wants to fix the major “deal stopper” issues that would prevent users from being able to effectively use the tool. He plans to continue iterating on the outliner and then build additional outline-based applications like a blogging tool, in order to attract more developers to contribute to the project and build a community around the platform.
Sun, June 05, 2005
Openness and Interoperability: and the evolution of podcasting
“A Sunday Morning Coffee Notes about Jobsian reality distortion fields, AutoLink (again, sorry), Feedburner, progress report on my outliner, and when quality really matters.” Dave Winer discusses the upcoming Apple announcement, likely a transition to Intel processors, and how the tech industry tends to “manage” the buzz and speculation around such events. He also criticizes the practices of companies like Google and Feedburner, arguing they engage in “vendor lock-in” that harms users by making it difficult to move away from their services. Winer advocates for more open and interoperable standards, citing Postel’s Law, and suggests Feedburner could make it easier for users to migrate their RSS feeds. He also reflects on the evolution of podcasting, noting the one-year anniversary of his own podcast “Morning Coffee Notes”.
Fri, June 03, 2005
Apple to move to Intel processors?
“Comments on News.Com story that Apple plans to dump IBM in favor of Intel.” Dave discusses a rumor that Apple plans to announce at the Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday that it is ending its partnership with IBM and switching its computers to use Intel microprocessors. Dave speculates that this would be a significant announcement for developers, as it would require them to adapt their applications. He suggests this move could allow Apple to more directly compete with Microsoft in the operating system market, as Apple’s software would no longer be tied to a specific hardware platform.
Mon, May 30, 2005
John Palfrey and Jim Moore
“A very brief conversation with John Palfrey and Jim Moore.” They discuss how Palfrey and Moore are starting an investment fund for RSS-related ventures, as they believe RSS is the “next layer of the web” and a huge opportunity. They also discuss other podcasts coming out of the Berkman Center, particularly the one by Charlie Nesson, who is known for his “audio blogging” before many others.
Mon, May 30, 2005
A breakfast discussion with Betsy Devine
“A breakfast discussion with Betsy Devine, who enjoys being Mr Jennifer Lopez.” Dave and Betsy are having breakfast. They discuss a variety of topics, including Betsy’s husband Frank winning the Nobel Prize in Physics, the differences between American and European breakfast foods, the dynamics of physical attractiveness, and the state of modern politics and the media. They reflect on how relationships and perspectives change as one gets older, and the challenges of maintaining principles in large organizations.
Sat, May 21, 2005
The challenge of the "flamers"
“Talking about my outliner, Windows, editing in the browser, how to do format and protocol work.” Dave discusses his work on an outliner software project that he has been procrastinating on for over a month. He is hesitant to release it because he is worried about users not liking it and giving him a lot of criticism. However, he believes that even if some users dislike the software, it will still make the world a better place overall by adding new ideas and functionality. The software will initially only be available on Windows due to its use of the MDI window feature. Winer sees this as an opportunity to project a built-in web browser onto the window, allowing for seamless editing of local and web-based content. He hopes to attract software engineering and usability experts to help refine the editing experience before releasing the software. Winer also reflects on the challenges of getting feedback and dealing with “flamers” when releasing new ideas publicly.
Tue, May 17, 2005
The trouble with NDAs
“About two conversation-starters, non-disclosures, what I can and can’t tell you. Advertising in RSS and turning the conversation around in drive-time Bay Area.” Dave reflects on the excitement and energy around new technologies like the web in the 1990s, and how that same sense of possibility exists with podcasting today. Winer also criticizes the model of public radio, arguing that it is not truly “public” as listeners have little ability to influence the content. He expresses satisfaction that podcasting has enabled more direct, unfiltered communication from individuals, using the example of a commuter podcasting his drive-time thoughts. However, he’s is unable to share details on two new “conversation starters” he had planned to discuss, due to non-disclosure agreements with other parties involved.
Sun, May 15, 2005
For KYOU, the first podcast radio statation in San Francisco
“A Morning Coffee Notes for broadcast on KYOU in San Francisco. Notes about blogs and podcasts, the origins of podcasting, how it relates to professional reporting.” Dave’s thoughts on the differences between traditional journalism and blogging/podcasting. He discusses how bloggers and podcasters can provide a more personal and unfiltered perspective compared to mainstream media, which often tries to appear objective but ends up being narrow in its coverage and political leanings. Dave’s argues that transparency about one’s biases and beliefs is more important than strict objectivity, as it allows the audience to better understand the context and interpret the information. He also touches on his experience covering the 2004 Democratic National Convention as a blogger, and the criticism he faced for not sounding like traditional journalists. Overall, he advocates for a more diverse and authentic media landscape enabled by new technologies like podcasting.
Sat, May 14, 2005
What to do for KYOU?
“On today’s podcast I ponder the possibilities for tomorrow’s broadcast podcast for KYOU-AM in San Francisco.” Dave is preparing for a podcast broadcast on KYOU and is considering different options for the content. He reflects on the changing media landscape, with users becoming their own content creators, and how this will impact the political system in the future. He is open to becoming the “Dick Cavett of the podcasting world” and engaging in more interviews, but is waiting for Skype to improve its recording capabilities.
Fri, May 13, 2005
Chris Lydon's pilot show on PRI
“A brief response to Chris Lydon’s pilot for his Open Source radio program on Public Radio International.” Dave listened to the pilot episode of the new radio show “Open Source” hosted by Chris Lydon, and wanted to share his thoughts. Winer discusses how he prefers a more casual, rough style of podcasting rather than highly polished radio production. He argues that creativity and authenticity are more important than technical perfection, drawing an analogy to a child’s artwork. Winer encourages Chris Lydon to embrace the more casual podcasting style, rather than being overly critical of audio quality. He also sends well wishes to Adam Curry for the debut of his new show on Sirius satellite radio.
Thu, May 12, 2005
A recording for a conference in Pisa, Italy
Podcast of my presentation at Pisa, Italy, “User communities and their tools.” Dave discusses the concept of the “unconference” that he developed for blogger conferences, where the focus was on discussion and tapping into the collective intelligence of the audience rather than traditional panels and speakers. He explains how the internet has enabled a shift away from centralized control of information and communication, allowing users to bypass traditional gatekeepers and create and share content directly. Dave argues this has led to an explosion of information and creativity, as the costs of production and distribution have plummeted. He believes this shift represents a return to a more decentralized, user-empowered model that was lost with the rise of mass media, and that this change is a significant evolution that can help solve global problems through increased creativity and participation from all.
Wed, May 11, 2005
Getting lost while driving to Gainesville FL
“I was driving from the beach to Gainesville, and got into an argument with the voice navigation system in my brand new Toyota Sienna minivan.” Dave is driving and arguing with his voice navigation system, which keeps trying to route him the wrong way despite his knowledge of the correct route to Gainesville. Dave ends up taking a detour and getting lost, but eventually finds his way back on track. Throughout the drive, Dave listens to classic rock music, and comments on the scenery and landmarks he passes, including the St. John’s River and the town of Palatka. Dave’s destination is the Central Florida podcasters meetup in Gainesville.
Tue, May 10, 2005
A musical podcast
“Lots of singing, one idea, not much more. A Windows reboot. A bunch of philosophy. Thirty minutes. Amazing.” Dave tries to play some music on his computer.
Mon, May 09, 2005
The difference between broadcasting and podcasting
“The difference between broadcasting and podcasting, and a request for ideas about the first podcasts that will be broadcast, on KYOU-AM in San Francisco.” Dave tells us that the radio station KYOU AM in San Francisco is planning to broadcast podcasts, and has asked Winer to provide the first podcast to be broadcast. Dave is excited about this opportunity, but wants to get feedback from the podcasting community before proceeding. Winer is interested in exploring the artistic and creative potential of using a high-powered AM radio station to amplify podcast content, but also acknowledges that podcasting may not need to be broadcast and wants to hear the community’s perspective.
Sat, May 07, 2005
In Nashville, talking about podcasting, making money, and TV
“Discussion at a Nashville restaurant with Hoder and Brendan Greeley about podcasting, context, making money, including a run-in with a Channel 2 camera crew. An interesting discussion.” Brendan shared his cautious support for podcasting, noting both the potential for creativity and the abundance of low-quality content. The conversation explored the personal and contextual nature of blogs, with the speakers emphasizing the importance of building relationships with readers rather than just delivering information. They discussed the challenges of monetizing blogs versus pursuing creative fulfillment, and the political implications of blogging, especially in restrictive societies.
Mon, May 02, 2005
With my parents
A birthday breakfast podcast in Bayside with my parents, Dr and Dr Winer. We talk about idea processors, Macs, eBay, buying and selling online.
Sat, April 30, 2005
A tropical thunderstorm over the Atlantic Ocean
“This evening’s podcast is 17 minutes of a tropical thunderstorm over the Atlantic Ocean.” Dave describes a dramatic thunderstorm on his porch, with lightning flashing over the Atlantic Ocean. He comments on the spontaneity and authenticity of early podcasting, recalling a memorable moment when a listener named Raymond Port recognized Winer’s podcast while driving on a Dutch freeway. Winer suggests that the personal, unscripted nature of podcasting is what makes it special, in contrast to the commercialization that some have tried to impose. He expresses excitement about an upcoming trip to New York and an event at the Guggenheim Museum, where he plans to do more podcasting. Throughout, Winer is captivated by the powerful thunderstorm unfolding outside his window.
Thu, April 28, 2005
From the beach
“A Morning Coffee Notes podcast done on the Archos on the beach, while tanning. Only ten minutes, but packed with stuff about weblogs.com, KYOU and podcasting for love.” Dave is recording a podcast from the beach in Florida, where he is enjoying the warm weather and relaxing. He discusses some recent updates he made to weblogs.com, including adding extended ping functionality. Winer also mentions his plans to release an application called iPodder.root that will allow people to easily download podcasts without needing to understand how to program Frontier. He then criticizes a segment on the Talk of the Nation radio show where the host could not understand why people would create and distribute podcasts for free, arguing that people do it for the love of it and because it’s fun and interesting, not just for money. Winer plans to submit this podcast to the San Francisco radio station KYOU that is experimenting with distributing podcasts.
Tue, April 26, 2005
Idea processing software
“Idea processing software and how it relates to production software. Just some of the thinking behind the OPML editor that I’m working on.” Dave discusses his work on “idea processing” software, which he sees as a different category from traditional “productivity” or “production” applications. He explains that idea processing software, like outliners, allows users to easily organize and rearrange their thoughts, in contrast to paper-based methods. Winer notes that hierarchical structures and recursive data models are common in software, and he believes formalizing these concepts in a general-purpose “idea processor” could be valuable. He is currently working on developing OPML and other tools for this purpose, and invites listeners who are interested in idea processing to share their thoughts and experiences with him.
Sat, April 23, 2005
In a Starbucks - with Phil Torronne and Beth Goza
“Starbucks coffee notes with Phil Torronne and Beth Goza in Kirkland, WA.” Dave discusses various technology topics, including the potential for podcasting on XM satellite radio, the challenges of copying DVDs to portable devices due to DRM, and the capabilities of the Archos portable media player. They also talk about the benefits of open platforms that allow user-created content, like the example of World of Warcraft mods. Additionally, they explore the convenience and potential of devices like the SPOT watch that can receive RSS feeds and notifications.
Sat, April 16, 2005
Part 2 of answers for Shel Israel
“Part II of answers to Shel Israel’s questions for The Red Couch book he’s working on with Robert Scoble. Also a bit of music from USA for Africa (1985). One of my neighbors is sitting outside my window, so I felt self-conscious. No matter. ;->”
Thu, April 14, 2005
Answers for Shel Israel about the origins of blogging and RSS
“Music and Red Couch answers about blogging, RSS, and who knows whatnot.” Dave answers questions sent in by Shel Israel. He discusses his history with blogging and the origins of RSS. He started blogging in the late 1990s as a way to communicate with a community he had created, and saw blogging as a way to bypass the traditional media that he felt did not accurately represent the software he was developing. Dave was an early pioneer of RSS, working with Netscape to create a standard format, and he describes the process of collaborating with them to establish RSS as the dominant syndication format. He reflects on the challenges of establishing standards and the importance of being open to adopting others’ ideas rather than stubbornly pushing one’s own.
Wed, April 13, 2005
Dave sings It's A Small World
“A singing podcast, Dave’s rendition of It’s A Small World. As usual, appreciate it for its flaws!”
Sun, April 03, 2005
An interview with Jerry Vass
“An interview with Florida neighbor and author Jerry Vass, marketing/sales guru, and future blogger and podcaster.” Jerry discusses his experience with writing and publishing. The traditional publishing process is slow and inefficient. He considers himself more of a short story writer than a book writer, and is thinking about starting a blog instead of finishing his current book project. He believes the publishing industry is outdated and that blogging could be a better way to share his ideas and connect with readers. Jerry also talks about his background in sales training and how he focuses on effective communication rather than just sales tactics.
Fri, April 01, 2005
John Kosso, in the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel
“Yet another New York coffee notes, this one with Kosso, live from the bar in the Millenium UN Plaza Hotel. We talked about tools for creating and managing podcast feeds in Flash, and lots of other random stuff. Goofy and technical.”
Thu, March 31, 2005
In a Starbucks with Hacking Netflix, Orbitcast, and Micro Persuasion
“Starbucks coffee notes, actually done in the morning, featuring the authors of Hacking Netflix, Micro Persuasion, Orbitcast. Random stuff, kind of memorable, New York blogging, public relations, gnoing to Gnomedex, OPML.” Dave discusses the growth and evolution of RSS, OPML, and other web technologies. He expresses frustration with companies like Yahoo and Google that he feels are not collaborating enough with the broader community. The group also discusses the blogging community in New York versus other cities, the challenges of getting traditional media to engage with bloggers, and ideas for more informal blogger meetups and events. Overall, the conversation provides an insider’s perspective on the early days of the blogosphere and the ongoing dynamics between established players and the grassroots online community.
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