You can now get a daily or weekly email digest for anybody's feed on FriendFeed. You'll get a daily or weekly email with the most popular posts from that person's feed. To get the email, click the "Email/IM" link at the top of anyone's feed, and select the "Best of day" or "Best of week" email option.
Thanks to Kevin for doing a great design for what turned out to be a more complex set of UI options than we had originally anticipated, and thanks to Tudor for implementing the email backend.
- Bret Taylor
I now get the FriendFeed Feedback posts as a Best of Day email so it doesn't fill up my feed, but I don't miss feedback. I also set up a "Best of Day" email for my "Technology people" friend list so I get a pretty good overview of tech news every day via email.
- Bret Taylor
This is a really cool idea Bret, I wish you can make that an RSS feed option as well. I'd be much more likely to read summaries in RSS than in email.
- manielse (Mark Nielsen)
Casey: Thanks for the tip. What's the 7 before the "?" mean in the URL? The number of likes or replies needed to be included?
- manielse (Mark Nielsen)
this is killer, the random influx of email during the day was kinda getting fail-ish. I love the daily digest.
- Drew Lucas
Very cool! Any way to get archives of previous months? (especially helpful for those of us who leave the internet for weeks at a time...)
- Mitchell Tsai
Ahsan: it is somewhat random right now when the emails are sent, but we built in the backend capability to control what time they are sent, and we plan on exposing that control to users in the future. Right now, it is kind of random - sorry!
- Bret Taylor
Cool! can i get a daily or weekly email digest for the "Saved searches"?
- 0M0M
from email
This will be incredibly useful. Thanks to all involved in the design and execution.
- Kathy Fitch
But what exactly is "Best"? Is it anything that has a certain number of likes/comments?
- Laura Norvig
@Bret LOL THAT WAS MY PROJECT! I will release it tomorrow. But you've also did it and killed my friendfeed application **sigh** But mine has multi-reporting weekly-daily-monthly at the same time and adjustable entry count!
- Alp
@Bret please consolidate me or I won't code new apps with you api! :-)
- Alp
Alp: we were not trying to withhold data. Later today the documentation will be updated to reflect the ability to obtain "Best of" for users. The feed id will be USERNAME/summary/N (similar to "Best of" for lists)
- Benjamin Golub
Hi Ben, that is pretty funny, I tried that URL earlier today to see if it has been secretly released :)
- Paul Kinlan
Bret: While Twitter struggle to keep their fail whale under control, you guys are developing stuff like this. Amazing - Thanks!
- Jim Connolly
awesome feature, this will be highly useful for my corporate group ideas / content sharing; projects, etc.... THANK YOU :)
- Susan Beebe
Great work. I especially like that it works on lists too.
- Meryn Stol
my inbox might say different, but I like that :-)
- Dobromir Hadzhiev
Wow, this is really neat! And it links into the idea I expressed earlier, re: reducing signup friction / enabling limited guest privileges. Imagine if I could embed one of my FF rooms on my personal web site, and enable people to subscribe to that feed by e-mail with just a couple of clicks... rather than saying "you can get e-mail notifications but you have to sign up for Friendfeed first." "sign up" -- though admirably lightweight on FF -- is still a huge barrier.
- Adam Lasnik
is there a love button cause I dont like this option I LOVE this option..great work guys
- (jeff)isageek
Three options I would like (1) Can I select "top 100" instead of "top 30"? (2) Could I select both "best of day" and "best of week"? (3) How about older timeperiods? I'd love to get an e-mail with stuff from last week or Mar 2009? Start & end dates? Anything to help me read FriendFeed off-line would be great since I spend long periods off-line at festivals (especially during summer time) or overseas. - Awesome job guys!
- Mitchell Tsai
So this works on groups too, cool! But we still cannot see Best of for groups on the site on friends lists. :-( I have several friends lists that include just groups and when I select to view the best of the page it's empty (even though if I got to the individual best of for those groups there are entries there).
- Kol Tregaskes
does anyone know of a web service that can do this? (I'm thinking weekly email updates of my favorite feeds/people) I don't think there's anything like friendfeed ..
- Franc, a rememberer
Attended Michael's Trisagion Service tonight, will go to the funeral tomorrow. Family OK w photos, will post as memorial to Michael.
- Norman Demetrios Fletcher
Wish he could have seen us tonight. He just may have.
- Josh Haley
from iPhone
"when tomorrow starts without me....." My heart and prayers go to you, Michael and you're family. May you're family find peace and comfort in the days ahead. <3
- Lynda Dmoch
Happy Birthday Michael. nice to see your account is still here.
- Mike Nencetti
On FB he kept turning up on "People You May Know" even a few months ago. Bittersweet to see him there. Happy Birthday to Michael.
- Russian Space Lizard
Yay! The graphic has officially been flipped! No need for nostalgia.
- Louis Gray
Kenndy actually makes a good point here... :)
- Roberto Bonini
Merry Eggnog! ... and jeez, what's with the rude comments? It's the holidays. #relax
- Mona Nomura
I think everyone knew exactly what you meant jeremy :)
- Roberto Bonini
Jeremy, perhaps there's a misunderstanding. As a rule, FriendFeeders celebrate Festivus - maybe someone mistook this thread for the Airing of the Grievences ceremony. In any event, I got a lot of problems with you people! And now you're gonna hear about it!
- John Craft
Earlier this year, our cat Honeybear had a cancerous tumor in his eye. The eye had to be removed. It was an adjustment, but he's doing OK.
- Bruce Lewis
Isn't there a website where you can submit pictures of photo-stealers? This should totally be submitted. || Edit: Found it. http://thisisphotobomb.com/
- Miss Elle
...it was only after Chipper received his prints from the local PhotoMat that he realized two humans had snuck into the background of his lakeview self-portrait.
- .LAG liked that
Last friday I taped an iPhone to my head and ran around Paris capturing the most famous sights in a single (somewhat shaky) shot. Here's the video: http://vimeo.com/12906858
Now we know what that 94 minute video was. :)
- Gimminy
that explain other FF posts, looking for tapes and where can one upload large video files ;-).
- Tzury Bar Yochay
Yeah, I never did get the duct tape though, so I had to use clear packaging tape instead (with a sock stuffed between the iPhone and my hat to get the correctish angle).
- Paul Buchheit
this was perfect, I opened up my Paris map and followed you :)
- İpek Aral Kişioğlu
I'm surprised you were able to follow. I didn't have a map (my iPhone was taped to my head!) so I made a number of wrong turns, though the high-level route was pretty basic.
- Paul Buchheit
Saw the vimeo on your stream and watched a little of it. Great stuff! Cool to see new iphone vid quality. (er 3gs? quality, hmm) Oh yeah, and enjoy Paris!
- Jay
It's actually a 3GS, not an iphone 4.
- Paul Buchheit
I think I might tape a photo of Paul with an iPhone taped to his head to my head because I want to get arrested for being a menace.
- Akiva
Ahhh this explains the "ducktape in Paris" stuff LOL :D (that picture is full of geeky win!)
- Susan Beebe
@Paul just curious how much battery did you have left after you were done recording?
- BRҰANSAҰS
Something like 22%, as I recall. I had put the phone in airplane mode to reduce wireless consumption and also because I'm concerned that an incoming call would stop the video or something.
- Paul Buchheit
Not bad. I guess you could get at least 2 hours of recording on one charge.
- BRҰANSAҰS
from BuddyFeed
If so, it'll just be transitional until smartphones are replaced by glasses-phones. Or smart glasses. Do we have an official name for those yet?
- Andrew C (✓)
It may comfort you to know that you will remember that moment forever.
- m9m, Crone of FriendFeed
Micah, I had a similar moment when my (now 13-year-old) daughter sprained her ankle recently. I had to carry her to the car and it struck me how much she had grown.
- Ha3rvey #teamMonique
I feel this way a thousand times a day. Bitter. And Sweet. Bittersweet.
- Martha
Mine are four, too. Right there with ya. Just appreciating the moments by being in them. The memories are always with you, and there's always something to look forward to ... the stuff like Little League and that first hit. I was a handful as a teenager. To CW's point, I'm hoping karma short-circuits before I get my due.
- cdogzilla | downgraded
Okay, FFers, I'm telling this social network first because I'm not ready to tell others yet. Anyway, due to many reasons, especially the fact that I'm stuck in my life and need to find a career path, I'm moving back to Norther VA at the end of July. I see it as a regrouping and it's temporary. This has been a hard decision, but it needed to happen.
It's taken me months to get to this point. I've lived here for 8 years. I survived a massive bipolar episode last year and got back to work. This is my decision. I can't keep living on stop-gap jobs. I'm 31 and need to figure out a plan and I can't financially do that here. I'm very conflicted about it and I've cried a lot. This is my home, where my friends are, where I've found a...
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- Lis
Good luck, Lis, and congratulations on making such a positive step. We'll still be right here :)
- WoH: Professor MOTHRA
Good luck with the move! I hope it gets you on a better path.
- John (bird whisperer)
My one fear is that my friends are here and I HATE making new friends. I have a plane-full of baggage and I'm scared of new relationships.
- Lis
I'm sorry, Lis. New beginnings can he hard. Can you email any theatres in the area you're moving to and see if you can make any connections in advance of you arriving? You may be able to get career leads and make friends in advance, that may be less scary because you share a common passion right off the bat.
- joey
good luck Lis hope everythig works out in your favor.
- VALZ/TEAM TRAVIS
All change can be overwhelming. It takes some of us longer to get to where we want to be but if you stop thinking about years in advance and just take care of yourself now, it'll work out. Hang in there!
- Gabrielle
On the upside, you'll be closer to NYC, so you can take a bus or train in more frequently if there are shows you want to see or people you want to meet.
- John (bird whisperer)
Lis, I can totally relate to what you are going through. I wish you the best of luck on this new chapter of your life.
- Tamara J.
from FFHound(roid)!
hard decisions can make way for positive change. :)
- edythe
There are quite a few different paths out there; so yours is taking a turn...you will be stronger for it.
- Mathew A. Koeneker
Doing what you need to do for you I fully support, no matter (barring extremes) what that is *hug* find happy
- Michael W. May
I can appreciate what you have been going through. Uprooting yourself is very difficult, especially with the health issues that you and I share. It takes courage to confront the fact that your current situation isn't healthy for you in the long run, because complacency and inertia are pernicious. They can become our worst enemies. Good for you, and good luck.
- Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ
When I first came on to ff today, this is what I saw at the top of the feed. As I leave, it is at the top again. Thus, I both start and end the day smiling.
- Katy S
It looks just like Derrick is about to say "Goo goo ga ga"
- iTad
I'm just gonna go ahead and let this be my embarrassing photo meme entry.
- Derrick
And you may find yourself / in a dusty old stack / and you may find yourself / in part of a virtual world/ you may find yourself / behind the interface of a large website / you may find yourself in a beautiful library / with a beautiful desk / and you may ask yourself / well, how did I get here?
Letting the daze go by / letting the quarterlies hold me up / letting the daze go by / data flowing through the wires / into the meeting room again / has all the money gone / once in a lifetime / patrons coming in all day long
- Pete #TeamMonique
That is the most accurate chart I've ever seen.
- Steven Perez
It's appropriate to BUMP this upon a post like: http://friendfeed.com/lovefes... because some people have this incredible ability to unite a diverse people.
- Micah
The "Us" is green FOR COLLARD GREENS!
- Bruce Lewis
Would you like to hear about all the hard core web app code I'm writing? Here's a hint: string links = ((HtmlHelper)null).PageLinks(2, 3, i => "Page" + i);
- iTad
Wow, keep that up and you'll turn my floppy into a hard disk...*yeah I can hear the jeers...*
- Scott. Cat Herder.
roflmao @Scott. Thank you for making me laugh today.
- Mary Carmen
Bumping this.....this is how Scott & I met. This thread. Now, 2 years later we are getting married in 7 months. I was just reminded of this as I approved the proofs of our invitations and favors. Damn the universe works in mysteriously awesome ways.
- Mary Carmen
yes and it was justlike yesterday..does time fly faster on FF ??
- Peter Dawson
lololol...the puns kill me. My aunt keeps teasing me that never in a million years would she think my name would end up being Mary Carmen Nyce....I don't know why they think I am evil ;-)
- Mary Carmen
I'm not sure; she's a stray, but seems to be people handled; we're talking about getting her fixed.
- Derrick
from iPhone
Will we someday hear about a new kitten joining you at your home? :)
- Katy S
Heh, probably not. I like other people's cats.
- Derrick
I showed Audrey this earlier and told her the cat's name was Ginger. Since then, she's been randomly coming over to my computer and asking to see "more Gee-jur".
- Rochelle
Aw, this cat really is super sweet. We've amped up our feeding of her because we know she's nursing, but she's still so skinny. :(
- Derrick
Derrick, if you all really get concerned, you might switch her to dry food if you're giving wet - vets also have "rescue" wet food that is more calorie dense.
- Rachel Walden
She's on dry food from one of our A/V guys, Rachel. She's just so skinny. :(
- Derrick
Derrick - if she's eating plenty and she's still that skinny, she might have worms
- Katy S
I am blindly trusting you - pls explain the meaning of this team I have joined :)
- Liza + = ?
Awesome! I think Team Frank Day came when Jim needed it most. I am glad I got to join in, even if it is the end of the day. GO TEAM FRANK!
- Liza + = ?
I'd buy one. The proceeds could go to assist with Frank's recovery. Any of you smart/artsy people want to take this on?
- MoTO #TeamMonique
#teamtony#teamjannotti#teamjim Jim, the tape is long since gone, but I happened to have worn this same shirt all day today. My thoughts are with you and family.
- Micah
Peavey Mystic, made in USA. That's all I know so far. I dunno what a T-60 is. A buddy gave it to me for hooking him up with some gear a couple of years ago.
- Josh Haley
from iPhone
Rob, I hope I never look like Dio (RIP). What other bands used this axe, I wonder?
- Josh Haley
from iPhone
wait, someone in DIO used this model? i thought DIO-era Campbell was Charvel/Jackson and Goldie was B.C. Rich? (shows how little i know.)
- Hieronymous Boosh
I don't think anyone in DIO used this (that I know of). I was just dusting-off my '80's rock vernacular. *slams a shot of Everclear*
- Rob Michael (Atmos Trio)
Not sure I wanna mess with down-tuning on it yet, since I am not mechanically inclined. Hard enough to get in tune with standard tuning.
- Josh Haley
just drop D, that's only the low E string. c'mon, all the cool kids are doing it!
- Hieronymous Boosh
wedge a piece of scrap wood under the back of the floating bridge plate and tighten the claw springs in back til they cry for their mommies. you'll be golden.
- Hieronymous Boosh
I've kinda wanted a hair-metal funky-shaped guitar for a long long time. I was toying with getting a BC Rich bass when I was buying my bass, but the Ibanez sounded better...
- Wirehead
And this is the room with electricity. However, it has a little too much electricity so you might want to, I don't know, wear a hat or something. #simpsonsquote
- Le Slip Anglais
Here's the conclusion I came to last night: This is my body. While it reserves the right to look slightly different on a daily basis and may look way different 3-6 months from now, it is mine and this is what I look like. I will stop hating it. I will love me for who I am not what I look like. If people want to judge or dislike me because....
...I have wide hips, an ass and some thick thighs, then they can go screw themselves. I'm tired of beating myself up. I have a good life. I have friends who love me. I have a man who loves me for me and doesn't care that I am soft in all the wrong/right places. I have a loving and supportive family. I have no idea why I make myself miserable other than it's always been that way, and I say it's time to end that. I will still work towards living a healthier lifestyle because I feel good when I do, not because a scale has shamed me into feeling guilty. That relationship is over. Spring cleaning has begun!
- Mary Carmen
the old saying goes I am responsible for my happiness today. And you have alot of good things going on so enjoy them. Your man, your family, your FFers and of course yours shoes. Happy Good Friday my friend.
- VALZ/TEAM TRAVIS
I think you're beautiful, just as you are. And, if you think you're beautiful, then you will be. If you think you're ugly, then you will be. Your outsides reflect what you feel on the inside, so continue to be positive about your body, because there's nothing wrong with how you look.
- Cassandra
Good girl! You're a beautiful woman! It's always the hardest to clean out the junk between the ears than our houses. Continue your fabulousness!
- Hedgehog
*blushes* thank you all. could not do this at all without all your support.
- Mary Carmen
That's awesome. It's going to sound really stupid, but I've been going through the same "overcoming body shame" thing too, lately. Right on, MC!!! (and for the record, you are way better than me at dressing in a flattering way)
- Lo
I continue to hold the opinion: *swoooooon*
- Johnny
We all have the right to be proud of however we look. Awesome on you for getting there! :)
- Heather
Great advice for anyone and a great new attitude!
- Paulette
Hi! I don't know you really, but we've 'talked' a couple of times, and I've lurked around a bit. Please forgive me when I tell you that I'm completely jealous of your haircut. It is soooooo cute. I have a weak chin (well 2 or 3 of them :) ), so I have never been able to rock a page boy. I'm sorry that you had a winter of corporal discontent, but you seem like you're recovering well!!! I think that since I can't manage the pretty hair, I will copy the pretty attitude. Happy Easter, and wonderful spring!
- Charleen Mullenweg
Thanks, Charleen! It's an asymmetrical bob and I love it. I part it way on the side and flat-iron it. I love it and I'm definitely asking my dude to cut it shorter next time. I think it is a haircut that a lot of different facial types can wear.
- Mary Carmen
Being comfortable in your own skin is the biggest challenge anyone can face. While self improvement is always a nice goal, loving yourself for being yourself is awesome. Congrats to you! </pseudo-philosophicalism>
- Mike Nayyar
This thread makes me incredibly happy and grateful for all you wonderful people.
- Mary Carmen
Here's the thing that I always yell at myself about: I've been through so much physically, you'd think I would just be happy to be breathing. But some days, I get all on myself about stupid shit.
- Mary Carmen
You are beautiful, no matter what your head says ;).
- Scott. Cat Herder.