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one reason I haven't been here as much is I am working to build relationships with people who are building the industry up. That is why I was at Google and Adobe yesterday and a stealth startup and an eGov. builder today. - Robert Scoble

My kids constantly remind me, too. ;-) - Chris Baskind

Mike: I don't mind dopes. It is the people who bring no value other than attacks that earn a block because they are jerks. - Robert Scoble

Not everyone figures out early on that building up those around you and supporting them simply raises the entire level of the people you get to be with in life. Some folks miss that tearing down everyone else doesn't build you up, it just lowers the common denominator. I'll be a dope right along with you. - Lucretia Pruitt

On the other hand I am so exited by some of the things I have seen this week. Really have my creativity going. - Robert Scoble

Us lucky guys with kids all get reminded we are dopes every day. We don't need any other help with that. Robert, you provide a rising tde that supports and nurtures great ideas - I saw you 'working the room' in Amsterdam in April, and it was awesome. Obviously this dope hasn't met you - those who have know that you're full of positive energy - critical at times, yeah - but an optimist and someone who's got an OPEN mind. - David Petherick

It must be weird to be popular in this way, Robert. From what I've noticed you seem to get praise and scorn in both broad amounts. How do you deal with that? - Ňicķ

Looking forward to the next "I LOVE THIS!" :) - Charlie Anzman

Robert you are not a dope! I love the things you contribute to this community. I also love the fact that you can attend these conferences/events for me. heh I still remember you qiking the Google Campfire event. It was quite amazing and I felt like I was there learning with you! - Daynah

Nick: I don't know that I do handle it. I try to learn from it all. Most are great. Especially the ones who are really doing stuff to make all of our lives better. - Robert Scoble

Nick: one thing that keeps me balanced is the knowledge that someday I will be dead. So getting called a dope is pretty minor compared to that. A 32-year-old developer I know just learned he needs a bone marrow transplant or he will probably die soon. I will take being called a dope by 1,000 instead of going through what he is. So sad and it is unlikely he will find a match in time. He developed an app that 30 million are using. - Robert Scoble

Perspective. Yeah. I hear ya. - Ňicķ

what a superb ending segue. Seriously though, sad indictment on society as a whole - Duncan Riley

In every place you can find some "gawkish weeds". I've seen many politicians building careers on this guys.The only thing that guides them is jealousy (period). - Nir Ben Yona

My 7 year old reminds me daily of what a dope I am. I imagine it's 2x as frequent with a 14 year old? Good perspective and keep up the dopiness! - Brett Nordquist

Dopey.... - geekazine

Quoting the Firesign Theatre; I think we're all bozos on this bus. :) - Scott Thomas

You're a good dope, Scobie! You're absolutely right, that more can be accomplished by building the industry/person/people up by positives than ripping on and tearing apart by negatives. Hey. Don't feel bad. Being blonde, I've always been a little dopey myself. Without the drugs. *grins* *hugs* - Sprite

To know that you do not know, is true knowledge. - Indio Apache via twhirl

Pass the dope! - Indio Apache via twhirl

Hey Robert? About your friend with the bone marrow issue? This would be a fabulous opportunity to use that platform that you've got to get people to visit http://www.marrow.org/ and find out about getting registered as bone marrow donors. It only takes *1* person with the match. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. - Lucretia Pruitt

Wow this is great Robert. Seems like many so-called Web 2.0 comments come from people who are 10 feet tall as long as they're in their Mom's basement. It's easy to use the Web to attack when you don't have to stand toe - to - toe with the person you're attacking. I applaud your ability to deal with it. The old saying goes - it's easier to tear a barn down than to build one. This thread will remind me to pursue the builders - not the burners. - ScottBourne

Robert: there is so much wisdom in your comment, "one thing that keeps me balanced is the knowledge that someday I will be dead." Here, here! As my contribution I'll say that my Christianity reminds me what a moral dope I am and how I need to remember that when talking to others. - Jim Ierley

When I get called even worse I just think of Richard Feynman saying "What Do You Care What Other People Think?" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W... - Andrew Leyden

Gosh, there are a lot of us who would be working on a community building this morning, if Twitter hadn't blocked us all yesterday. Victims include @conniecrosby @davedelaney @tibbon @pfanderson @narain @skalik @marjanpanic ... http://getsatisfaction.com/twi... - Patricia F. Anderson

For me? The memory of basic trainign keeps me mellow. Whenever some fool is trying to insult me or hassle me I am like "Dude, meaner peopel than you, with more power over me, have tried to make me miserable. You're nothing". - Soulhuntre

Just wait until you have a 17 or 18 year old, Robert. Being called a "dope" or worse will be the least of your concerns. - TDavid

Robert: If you're a dope, then what does that make your accuser? We're all dopey at times. Perspective is a by-product of maturity and wisdom, which jerks rarely have, so you're very wise to weed them out of your garden! I personally think you are one of the most cool guys out there. I especially like your focus on "building" relationships which build the industry...neat! Keep it up!! - Susan Beebe (Santa Claus)