"best of", groups, rooms, pause button, and why do I need any kind of count of updates? Really - that and automatically flooding my overflowing Gmail isn't nice.
- Courtney Engle
Agree, where are the groups for one.
- Kol Tregaskes
not to mention a lack of a community feel
- Gunnyman™
in buzz, I couldn't change my profile url other than my email nick. (I have no name.surname gmail account:( ). ff rocks :)
- Serkan Ünsal
Serkan: same dilemma. I use my gmail account from the 1st round of user invites given out. I trolled around on forums to get that invite, and would love to have my user name be my real name, but hate to part with the bygone era of anonymity online due to the history.
- Courtney Engle
I'd also like my comments and actions from Google Buzz to go out to other places - like filter it back to here, Twitter, Disqus, and BackType, and other.
- Courtney Engle
Friendfeed vets are seeing Google Buzz for what it is: Friendfeed Vanila Ultra Lite. I turned it off after 4 hours as there was no way to organize people into groups.
- Robert Sanchez Jr
I am not sure if Buzz occupies same space in Gmail (meaning same space quota)
- TrafficBug
It'd be good to wait until they put in security fixes before adding friends in there. It's definitely not the same, but could be of some benefit later.
- James Stratford
If the changes reflect the multi-dimensional aspect of Friendfeed, I may be lured to spend more than 30 seconds in Buzz. For now thought, just passing.
- Courtney Engle
Hi, Jason - nice to see you over here in Friend Feed too, keeping up on the shifting plains of social media...
- Steve Woods
What about the dancing boy in the red shirt video? That, it seems, would appeal to all.
- Veralynne Bosko Pepper
http://www.youtube.com/watch... <i think that is quite possibly the stupidest vid i've seen, but, it always makes me laugh. lol, i don't even like harry potter.
- Alicia Dziob
Derek: that video is pretty cool dude! nice one!
- Jason Pollock
I've found myself in friendfeed ... what now? Is a way to keep track of the convos your Twitter friends are having? (Sorry to be so dumb!)
- Jennifer Bunker
Jason, I told everybody that if I win the Twitter Hunk Alert contest I will wear a man-tiara and UStream my acceptance speech... What about you?
- Steve Woods
This is sooo cool! its great to chat with you all here!
- Jason Pollock
okay have to go Luv just stopped by to say hello, have to be at KOCE in early am to tape lots of luv to you and tell the B-day girl you both are blessed.
- CarePathway
My ustream is taking a little rest right now... i'll b back on it soon.
- Jason Pollock
great to chat with you... what's going on in your life focus right now?
- michelemeiche
but i think its also coming up with new and exciting ways to engage... if u engage in the usual ways then people will turn you out sometimes.
- Jason Pollock
peeps don't want to connect with "downer" types...
- michelemeiche
if someone doesn't open themselves up to hearing from other people, and sharing with other people, thats a huge downfall of success via technology.
- Alicia Dziob
enterbackspace: thanks for your comment!
- Jason Pollock
Jason, are you going to Twestival LA?
- Derek Thomas
yah, like this guy named Adin who is giving all the money he earns away for the next 5 years -- he's finding ways for people to be involved & reap a benefit personally - can't help but feel connected to that guy.
- enterbackspace
oh, that's neat! we spell it the same way?
- Alicia Dziob
I completely agree with the concept that you have to engage. Your movie alone will be a springboard to social media that will have to be continually maintained and grown...
- Steve Woods
Steve: Correct, i think we are just at the very beginning of all this connecting online.
- Jason Pollock
After watching the movie, people will want to talk, to share, to become more involved. Without the social outlet ready to embrace their excitement, you'll lose the momentum.
- Steve Woods
It's a Twitter networking event that benefits LA Food Bank.
- Derek Thomas
Each of our online communities are only going to grow and change with the passing years.. it will be very interesting to watch.
- Jason Pollock
Hint for you all. If you want to pop out the chat into it's own window, just click on the time stamp. Then Jason you can U stream and friendfeed too.
- DJ Stevie Steve
Hey here's an idea.. everyone put your twitter names in this chat so that we can all follow each other here! lets get some followers out of this!
- Jason Pollock
my perception is that the social networking ie: twitter & FB is just a tool...it is an out-picturing of All of our consciousness...we are wanting to live & work differently
- michelemeiche
cool-- good idea michele = @awakeningstweet
- michelemeiche
@_stevewoods and please let me know you found me here, so that I can make sure to follow you back...
- Steve Woods
i think on-line communities have the same basic ebb and flow as brick and mortar ones -- the fluidity of the shift is just easier to notice
- enterbackspace
Jason, who do you work with with regard to your own social media plan, to support your desire to grow a specialized community of like-minded (and outside-the-box) minds?
- Steve Woods
Do you spend a lot of time working your thoughts through alone, or with others?
- Steve Woods
i also think though, that twitter does have some kinks to work out. ie. the spammers. what do you think they could do better to guard against that?
- Alicia Dziob
Steve: I have done everything with social media by making mistakes and learning from them... i never read a book or took a class about this stuff.. i just tried things and when they didnt work, i tried something else.
- Jason Pollock
I'm great. I've got a question for ya. Have you managed to sell your film yet, or are you still shopping it around?
- Jason Nunnelley
That is amazing dude! so awesome.. would u consider writing a story about my film, The Youngest Candidate? http://theyoungestcandidate.com - it just had its world premiere at the LA Film Fest.
- Jason Pollock
ditto to jason nunnelley, sundance this year?
- Alicia Dziob
We tried to get someone from your publication to come to the premiere to no avail.. it actually screened on June 25th, which was the day Michael Jackson passed away.. it was a crazy day.
- Jason Pollock
Can you guys help me choose a more effective name? @derekthomas is already taken!
- Derek Thomas
Jason, if you decide to build a cadre of individuals in a larger group to help come up with ideas to use social media to support your causes, I would love to help. I co-founded @aquathon with Kirstie Alley, and looooved the experience! Enjoy your thoughts and would like to help...
- Steve Woods
Alicia, I'm so happy someone actually spelled my name correctly :)
- Jason Nunnelley
@stevewoods would you want to help us with Healing Time?
- josh charles
steve.- sent it.. just did @tavissmiley friday
- josh charles
Seriously, Pollock, are you going to get this thing distributed or not.? I'm too lazy to research and read myself :) Horses mouth?
- Jason Nunnelley
Jason: its not picked up yet! im still working on getting TYC picked up.. hopefully soon!
- Jason Pollock
Jason, @aquathon is my account, and the blog is at http://aquathon2009.blogspot.com We used UStream, Facebook, Twitter (of course,) 12 Seconds (video), YouTube and more. I loved the experience, and would lend you time and thoughts if desired.
- Steve Woods
I can't believe someone hasn't picked this thing up. Have you done much focus group testing yet?
- Jason Nunnelley
Not sure how many invites are left, but use daringbaking to take a sign up for Brizzly.com twitter feed with inline pictures and videos
- DJ Stevie Steve
Amazing job steve! that was a great event!
- Jason Pollock
i dont like the RT proposal mostly becuz i read that it will show the other persons face on your retweet. i dont like that.. if i retweet something then it should show my face in your feed if you follow.. not some person u may not know
- Jason Pollock
I appreciate your words on getting socially involved with the political system, your thoughts on health care, and would love to explore ways to put together a method to socially embrace those that watch TYC and want to stay involved. Offer will always be there, Sir....
- Steve Woods
yes, why do u say twitter is dead???
- michelemeiche
i think there is a next evolution that is trying to emerget
- michelemeiche
Its so cool to see where everyone is from.. we're from all over but have found this thread randomly! so cool..
- Jason Pollock
oh. i think ive figured this out Jason Pollock, Ive been trying to figure out how to see youngest candidate, is it coming to big screen or did i miss it.
- Shameika Chan
when i found out my grandfather uses twitter; i thought "oh god!" but the truth is, i like that even a 82 year old man is able to use this medium.
- enterbackspace
oops... trying to emerge... twitter is about meaningful connections & engaging.. but then what? that is the next step..
- michelemeiche
right now u have to go to 3 party apps & forums to follow thru on the next level
- michelemeiche
Josh: Did they add a 2nd/later show or was that scheduled?
- Nicole
nicole - yeah the folks at the dakota were great.. i'll be back there soon .. had a great show
- josh charles
twitter is the catalyst... it's the applications that'll people will create to make it blossom more.
- Alicia Dziob
enterbackspace, i agree - i've found people not comfortable w/FB are using twitter more...there is an appearance, at least, of more privacy on twitter...
- Angela Garbot
twitter has been very important to me to be able to connect with people and learn from them as well as promote healing time and my music ..
- josh charles
josh-- what do u mean re: healing time?
- michelemeiche
I believe that the method Twitter uses (realtime RSS feeds mass assembled and guided based on personalized settings) is a winning one. Twitter will either morph or lose to another media form we will all move over with. I think UStream shows us the possibility of RSS Twitter-like feeds alongside video chatting.
- Steve Woods
OMG Jason! Thanks for the video Tweet!!
- Derek Thomas
michelemeiche i'm donating 100% of my $.99 song HEALING TIME to new orleans .. to rebuild.. it's #23 in the country on the top 40 AC charts now
- josh charles
i agree with josh re: the catalyst... it is so important to be inspired & encouraged & twitter does this...well.. the people on twitter do thsi
- michelemeiche
There will always be new people who need the Twitter springboard, no matter what comes next, whether separate or part of Twitter.
- Veralynne Bosko Pepper
Josh: Cool. Glad it went well. We (MN) would love to have you anytime!
- Nicole
i support mr. pollock on everything he does
- josh charles
Not that it matters... but I think live broadcast on Ustream or Livestream is a good communication option (with IRC or FF comments/questions).
- Jason Nunnelley
I have experienced the healng of twitter, @libbytalks & @Aliveinme havealso. I am sure many others. We help each other w/ pos. energy & LOVE
- RetiredTeacherD
if only i can figure out how to get people to DOWNLOAD it..
- josh charles
and not just tweet and rt it.. you know?
- josh charles
Firs time i use this thing, and it goes pretty fast!
- emjorogo
ther'es a real social media charitable angle here if TWITTER could get behind this and get people to spend $.99 to download the song.. it would be amazing..
- josh charles
jason...what was your impetus for this 2night? what questions would u like to answer?
- michelemeiche
Josh: it always much harder to get people to actually spend $$.. especially now in these hard times.
- Jason Pollock
i bought a leaf here today to help re-build a home lost in this weeks flood in Ouagadougou. Everyone has leaf dust around them here at the hospital as if it were an honor.
- enterbackspace
jason- i know.. completely understand that .. that's why we made it $.99
- josh charles
michele: my impetus for this was to test to see if it would work.. if i could get people chatting in a thread like this.. clearly it has worked:)
- Jason Pollock
josh...i would say offer the song for free...yes... free & then build a following & then come out with another song u can charge for...
- michelemeiche
told him i'm trying to use twitter to spearhead the downloads
- josh charles
josh: what did tavis say about twitter?
- Jason Pollock
Tavis said that's a great idea.. how's it going so far.. if you notice tavis tweeted alot that week on the story
- josh charles
so $ is tight and the song cost a buck, what if we talked about what buying it was worth to us -- the price of participation?
- enterbackspace
tavis said that it's important to have a new outlet for people to talk in and twitter is powerful. i then told him.. that i met alyssa milano through twitter who was on his show and has become a supporter..
- josh charles
the thing is (most) people will follow people that have a "name" or large fan base via tv, etc... and then there are those that organically build on a cause,or because of authentic engagement
- michelemeiche
michele -i'm all over tv right now .. surreal as it may be for me
- josh charles
You should hear how some of my co-workers mock Twitter. "Did you tweet what you had for breakfast ha ha..."
- Derek Thomas
yes...but just have follower does not mean influence...
- michelemeiche
i agree with michelemeiche. i am a relief worker and those that are interested in such are mostly who i engage with via twitter
- enterbackspace
many people with a lot of followers don't have people that actually engage their efforts
- michelemeiche
tv - wonder how all this interactive media is affecting viewership? i certainly don't watch as much, prefer actual interaction!
- Angela Garbot
derek there are those who will not see beyond that stuff.. the real value of twitter lies .. in the connection . that's why i'm out here like jason .. talking
- josh charles
yes...i think this is where people are stuck in an "old paradigm" thinking it is the # of followers...
- michelemeiche
i use twitter because it keeps me connected to those in the USA and UK for less cash than e-mail & the code is simple enough to run off my simple phone service.
- enterbackspace
Derek: your co-workes mock it becuz they dont understand it.. most people dont understand any of this stuff yet.
- Jason Pollock
basically, it is my connection to my funding source.
- enterbackspace
Derek yeah i do... i then show people how twitter affects my career and efforts in philanthropy and they go .. "oh... that's cool" ...
- josh charles
Jason, when you first started using twitter, did you already have faith in the social media aspect of it all?
- Alicia Dziob
in fact it was a direct message via twitter that produced the chopper that airlifted me to medical support when my arm was machete-ed.
- enterbackspace
Michelle, although I had Kirstie Alley stating her desire to run a twitterthon for @aquathon, I was able to build up a base of over 1,500 followers and 1,000 more for @aquathon simply by tweeting, talking, playing music, running contests, etc.
- Steve Woods
twitter has a huge ability and potential to promote change across a broad spectrum of things, be in philanthropic, political or social change
- Meesh
Steve- looking forward to speaking to you .. your efforts are very admirable:)
- josh charles
it depends on who you follow, who's willing to help, and how much you also believe and promote your cause.
- Meesh
steve..i agree... see this is what i mean..u made yourself real..authentic genuine..
- michelemeiche
in that moment i may have lost my arm, but twitter definitely helped to save my life.
- enterbackspace
Hey Josh, i want to download the song, can i do it on Amazon?
- emjorogo
michelle, i agree. that's what i'm using twitter for. philanthropy. however, i get sidetracked all to often, and just go on about my regular daily events.
- Alicia Dziob
it use to be people had their "pr" machines churning stuff out & there were no options...
- michelemeiche
there are a lot of options now... a lot of talent.....a lot of good causes so how does one decide???
- michelemeiche
itunes wont' give 100% of the $.99.. they take some for themselves. AMAZON is giving ALL of it
- josh charles
im running a marathon and trying to get from mia to san fran for cancer- i tweet and post everyday..only get about 3 rt's..its hard..but you gotta believe someone out there will help.
- Meesh
I agree big names are often needed, but you can definitely build up a base by engaging your followers. Takes a lot of effort! Jason takes this effort, and gets wonderful results!
- Steve Woods
i said this early- dont ever give up on your dreams.. ever
- josh charles
facebook has actually proven to be a bit more effective in getting interest from those not directly involved
- Meesh
steve- compltely agree with you on jason's ability
- josh charles
i've used the direct message option a great deal, since i have been in hospital here, to connect with people interested in our efforts in Moz. it has proved a valuable link - even though i suck at tweeting.
- enterbackspace
i think with the influx of so many people you really just have to LOVE (sorry for shout) what you are doing & put it out there..share as much as possible and you never know where the opening will come....
- michelemeiche
im raffling a cruise , a hotel stay...and that makes people think it's even more FAKE!
- Meesh
I believe your strategy should be to listen, talk, share of yourself as much as you can, and people will care... If they don't listen, keep reaching out!
- Steve Woods
jason...are you taking notew LOL?.... i am learning a lot...some great info and sharing here :-)
- michelemeiche
sometimes i want to yell, cancer is real...people who care are real! believe me! it happens!
- Meesh
perhaps our world has become that disillusioned, if it's not on t.v. or on Oprah it can't be real or worth a cause ( nothing against Oprah..just the example)
- Meesh
michelle, what's your twitter name? my dad has cancer, and i'd love to follow your story on twitter.
- Alicia Dziob
i dont have anyone in my life that Ive known with this form of cancer im running for until i joined team in training. I have a job that i dont like..so i had to do somehting else with my life that made my time worthwhile..Lol
- Meesh
For those of you who dont know, Louis Gray is one of the most followed on friendfeed and he is considered by most to be one of the greatest minds in social media today!
- Jason Pollock
michelle, following you! truly, best of luck in all of your endeavors.
- Alicia Dziob
Ok Josh! i also added u in twitter. I'm glad u t doing something to help. Count on me.
- emjorogo
this should be a worshop or lecture on a college campus- the power of social media bringing about social change..have different campuses, different organizations all sync in at the same time- and just,networking for their particular cause..event..etc.
- Meesh
that is wonderful to have louis gray in the room :)
- kari ann alcala
i'm trying to change the world by thinking globally and acting locally. the organization i've started is called the silhouette project. i think all too often, and we forget that we can do little things to help, and that's kind of what i'm all about.
- Alicia Dziob
veralynne -thank you for joining the healing time cause on fb
- josh charles
Jesse Stay created the amazing app SOCIALTOO
- Jason Pollock
my tweets are sporadic cause Im not allowed internet or phone at work ( yes, I know it's like I work in Bedrock) but you will see my pleas out there
- Meesh
uh., i'm so liking this, thing. You get to meet so many nice people, causes, etc.
- emjorogo
Jesse & Louis: I have learned A LOT by watching both of you for the past few months. Watching u both use friendfeed has been mindblowing. i hope u like what I've created with this thread tonight! im pretty excited about it!
- Jason Pollock
HERE IS THE LINK FOR THIS ACTIVE THREAD = http://ff.im/7GvCW = EVERYONE TWEET THAT LINK OUT ON YOUR TWITTER PAGES AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN IN ON THIS AWESOME CHAT! HERE's the link again = http://ff.im/7GvCW
- Jason Pollock
jason- did you join ? we need people to be apart and voice for the cause and you have first hand epx
- josh charles
and here is the facebook page for team in training, i have until my 26th bday to get what I need to make it to San Fran :) http://www.facebook.com/group...
- Meesh
Josh: send the link to your facebook group again.. that link didnt work.
- Jason Pollock
Jason, you are way too nice to me. I don't even believe all those good things you just said. :)
- Louis Gray
Louis: I think the smart thing that facebook could do is for them to get everyone on friendfeed.. instead of taking friendfeed's tools and putting them inside facebook. they should just get everyone here as well.. they could say its for all the micro-blogging enthusiasts.
- Jason Pollock
If you guys are new to FriendFeed, and Jason is a strong ambassador, just follow me and I will try to help. Promise.
- Louis Gray
the FB cause was created to inform people of what's happening with the healing time.. and for people to be able to give more than $1 if they want
- josh charles
What I am also trying to say to those of you that have projects and causes...don't rely on the big names on Twitter and FaceBook for success. You have to make yourself the big name in your cause through engaging your followers. Make yourself a regional or local celebrity, and keep growing...
- Steve Woods
steve.... this so true & what i was trying to say...so well put & poignant :-)
- michelemeiche
POO TO THE CHICKY NEEDS HER HEAD BOPPIN !!!
- LILCHICKENPOO
im on a netbook and its hard to keep up... :)
- heykim
steve- i agree. i have big names now that are behind me but it wasn't like that early on .. and the big names aren't really integral.. they just help give more notice
- josh charles
i wonder when the first TwitterCon will be ?
- Meesh
WOW! THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE HERE NOW! THIS IS SO COOL! THE THREAD AND CHAT IS GROWING THE LONGER I KEEP IT GOING! IM REALLY ENJOYING THIS LITTLE FRIENDFEED EXPERIMENT! EVERYONE SEND OUT THE THREAD LINK ON YOUR TWITTER PAGES AND INVITE YOUR FOLLOWERS = http://ff.im/7GvCW
- Jason Pollock
debra, if you scroll up, and click on the time stamp that says the time that you started chatting just below the description... it will open the chat in a new window.
- Alicia Dziob
jason, i like your ustreams better, we get to see you bop =)
- kimmaayy
@Louis: if you're still around, I wish there was a way to import Seesmic Desktop groups into Brizzly. Setting up groups all over again in each new Twitter app is such a pain.
- Mahendra (SkepticGeek)
i believe u just followd me, i followed you :)
- Meesh
Hi all~I follow Josh and saw the invite. Thought I would check out friendfeed. Keep those tips coming steve! I need the newbie crash course from you guys..... *let's see if this works*
- Shel Copeland @Q102
Can I subscribe to all my FF subscribers in bulk? Or do I have to go through one-by-one?
- Nicole
alright, i'm off to bed.(1:45 est) it was really neat chatting, and reading what you all had to say!! i already posted, but feel free to follow me @siloproject good night all!!
- Alicia Dziob
hi shel- thanks for your support :)
- josh charles
Well, I should run now. Jason, the offer stands. If you ever want to small-group brainstorm ideas to involve your TYC viewers, I'm there. Take good care, Sir.
- Steve Woods
a week ago...no lie...I had 30 follows..and 30 i was following..I did jasons u stream..and yeah i only have 113-but heck thats more in one week that in the 3 months or so i really started tweeting!
- Meesh
this little chat appears to be wrapping up.. what an awesome experience this was!
- Jason Pollock
i brought the wine, who's got crackers and cheese?
- kimmaayy
I am getting ready to crash as well..ouch bad choice of words.my 35 year old totaled his bike last night up by his house in TN. He sent me pics.oweee
- LaRene Raulerson
yes, angela- and when they speak of you they will say " oh that ANgela GArbot, so fabulous with her sunglasses as she shuttered away on her camera capturing our wedding"
- Meesh
OK, folks gotta go now, my daughter wants to play with the keyboard. LOL. I'm @ScepticGeek on Twitter for anyone who wants to follow. Good night to you all.
- Mahendra (SkepticGeek)
so, occupations anyone? who's the next Oprah? AC360? Dave Eggers?
- Meesh
btw, speaking of other countries, we are always curious to see if there are countries where our videos wont play. Anyone feel like testing at www.webcastr.com?
- Webcastr
Shel.. sorry if ive missed anyones questions! im trying to answer as many as possible. this thread has been hard to keep up with! everytime i check a link quickly when i get back to the thread ive missed like 20 comments!
- Jason Pollock
does dave sedaris have a twitter? I cant find him..and he's one of my favorites !
- Meesh
Hey Jason, what's up? This is Lee, aka Rafeon. I tried to DM you and email about a distributor link for TYC. I'm going to be meeting soon with someone from Paramount and would love to talk to them about it. Did you get one yet?
- Rafeon
I couldn't have said that any better. You're so right.
- Alicia Dziob
Thanks Derek- every now and then I pop out a gem or two..
- Meesh
No problem. I hear ya! I'm sure the newbie ?'s get old too. it's my first time. Friend Feed virgin~ha!
- Shel Copeland @Q102
It's a company that Marc from Netscape started - you create your own Social net - take a look at ours (http://webcastr.ning.com) as an example. We are always adding to it
- Webcastr
Thank you. We have good stuff everyday - worth following.
- Webcastr
soulja boy, I dont know why, but your avatar makes me think you're about to break into a RickRoll
- Meesh
I am a bookstore whore ...I love the whole experience ...and I worked in publishing for 3 long years ....mmm smell of fresh new book, or old one even ...
- Kirk
@Webcastr You can embed a widget on your own site that allows you to have real time friendfeed chats on your own site and friendfeed at the same time http://friendfeed.com/embed...
- DJ Stevie Steve
I have danced my ass off many a night to Mr. Astley ...
- Kirk
LaRene-- I cant ever hear that song the same way again. thats the best literal version of any song I have ever seen
- Meesh
rofl....I know right.& that was one of my favorites too
- LaRene Raulerson
... in days gone by ....hmm didn't he have an album cover similar to my pose (now that I think of it)? Oh no!
- Kirk
Seen this RickRoll yet? Kurt Cobain - Nirvana - Rick Roll Video - webcastr.com http://bit.ly/kiBDE
- Webcastr
I'm not even looking ...got to keep the Kirk's and the Kurts seperate ...I've gone thru life with ppl calling me KURT instead of my real name! lol
- Kirk
another note I made today in my office ( other than Butterfingers)
- Meesh
every time I pass by the shredder in my office I feel like putting a ninja turtles reference on it.
- Meesh
We have to scoot, too. But Jason, be sure to upload your trailer to our Ning page and everyone join us on Ning (http://webcastr.ning.com) Have a good night everybody!
- Webcastr
IM GOING TO SLEEP EVERYONE! FEEL FREE TO KEEP CHATTING HERE! SORRY IF I'VE MISSED SOME OF YOUR COMMENTS.. THERE ARE 900 IN THIS THREAD NOW! HAVE A GREAT NIGHT EVERYONE! U ALL ROCK FOR BEING HERE:) THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS!
- Jason Pollock