Kevin C. Tofel

I say Nay as well. Wish it was YAY. - Gary Bacon II

sure hope so! - Vikrum J. Singh

Nay. - Louis Gray

Just received my new 10.2-inch netbook. I can feel the bliss :-) - Nir Ben Yona

Congratulations!! - Mona N.

<3 geek pr0n - Matt Musgrave

Thanks guys...I'm so excited. More pro images of this amazing ultra-mini laptop can be found in this link - http://cli.gs/5s1una - Nir Ben Yona

Half of it was right. And I'm not posting this from Twitter. ;) - Chris White

Time will tell, but I think it was correct decision. - imran

It's made you one of my favorite bloggers, if that makes you feel any better about it. If you weren't heavy on the social exploration I probably wouldn't read. - Daniel J. Pritchett

what outcome were you going for? - zach

From my perspective, yes. It's a much more interactive and broader experience for all. - Kevin C. Tofel

The right decision from which perspective, Robert? Did you increase "eyeballs?" Revenue? Both? Other? - Mark VandenBerg

I like FriendFeed and Twitter, but don't see how they compare to developing thoughtful, deeper blog posts. Really, I think FF and Twitter have their place, and I love them as well, but that place is certainly not a replacement for blogging. - Michael Krigsman

I think yes. Most folks can read twitter 100% of the time -- blogs are scanned. You tend to link to good stuff from twitter and have good headlines. - badgerworks

No question about that. In the past, websites were static compared to blogs. Now blogs are static compared to microblogging services. - Berci Mesko

I think only you can be the judge of that. We're all beginning to look at blogs as sort of the core of our outreach, so I'm not sure investing time in microblogging elsewhere is an either/or question. You are you. Your blog and social media network are simply extensions. If you're happy with your business model and continuing to grow, what's the problem? :-) - Chris Baskind

Mark: Revenue? Didn't change much. Eyeballs? Well, I have almost 21,000 followers here that I didn't have at the beginning of the year. Zach: I just saw that FriendFeed was going to be one of the most interesting new services of the year. Seeing how it was on the screen at the Chinese BloggerCon I think I picked the right services. - Robert Scoble

I consider FF as blogging in many ways and more interesting than a blog. - imran

You certainly moved the ball forward for the two companies. And if you think they're a vital part of the "internet plumbing", you absolutely made the right decision in helping to secure their futures. - Christopher Galtenberg

I've shut down my blog for the time being. Not getting the interaction out of it, the way I'm getting out of experiences on FF and Twitter. I think if you want more conversation online, the blogs (for now) would not be the way to go. - Helen Sventitsky

are the 21K followers different from people who followed your blog already? if so that is in increase. if not then the eyeballs are moving from your blog to friend feed. - Jonathan Jesse

Just wondering. Thanks, Robert. - Mark VandenBerg

My twitter lives alongside my blog in the sidebar, and I keep track of all my tweets by feeding it into a lifestream stored on my server. i think that's the key, as the two platforms, microblogging and blogging, work nicely together. - C. K. Sample III

@Michael great thoughts on blogs allowing for deeper thought development. that greater development, might lead to more meaningful discussion on FF then what may occur in the comment section - Jonathan Jesse

Also, check out Twitemperature if you like Twitter. Tells you whether you're hot or cold based upon what you've tweeted and how it ties into online trends and community: http://twitemperature.com - C. K. Sample III

It's a good question -- I've been thinking (and writing a bit) about the question of a blogging / microblogging balance. My working theory: that going forward the most successful bloggers will be strong microbloggers, and vice versa. - Eric Berlin

Robert, then I have a wunderbar über wonderful idea for you! You know, you can trust me :) - directeur via NoiseRiver

YES YES YES YES YES YES! - Susan Beebe

There are plenty of people up at blog-level covering "the scene". You're on the ground with people as they're trying things, talking about what's missing, what they need, what they like and don't. I think this is a good place for a tech-head to be. But blog posts to send signals up and out to the other tech-heads, reviewing your time embedded with the troops, will still be vital for growth of the net. - Christopher Galtenberg

No =) The audience for the standard blog delivery system is different than a hyper-conversation micro-blogging system. While these services are great with interactivity, they do not generate useful long term content in most cases due to short posts (usually under 120 characters) and basically being a link farm rather than useful content. The initial "posts" are not as in-depth as a typical blog post, and the comments are often "me too" type of responses as well. Balance your tweets vs. your blog posts =) - RAD Moose

I found I moved too much of my activity to Twitter and FriendFeed - I have tried to return to more blog postings, since I do have a community of readers that is only there. - Richard Akerman

Hard to say. Who are you, again? :) - Matt Tuley

Yes, I've heard little about your blog posts, but I've heard plenty about you being very open & active on social sites. That kind of interaction with your audience is a refreshing change and I'm sure it helps your reach (though I'm sure that's not what you meant). - Cains

Honestly? You put you in front of me. I would not have gotten to the blog as often, as I've seen you here. Just too much to read. - Ed Shaz/NextInstinct

I personally miss the longer/thought out posts that used to appear on your blog. While I don't think that using FF/Twitter has been a bad thing, and I know that you don't have time for *everything*, your more "editorial" and reporting style of blogging is missed. - drew olanoff

Cross posting of comments between blogs and friendfeed would be an interesting development. - Andrew Leyden

Jonathan: I think I've gained a good percentage of new people who found me here on FriendFeed. That's why I have more followers here than, say, Michael Arrington does or Leo Laporte do (and they should have WAY more, because of the size of their audiences). - Robert Scoble

I ask myself the same question often regarding whether I should spend so much time on social media sites instead of just writing content on my blogs. What I don't think I realized is that I'm still creating valuable content at all of my outposts that are still ultimately leading to my blogging hub. I think its been well worth it. - Mark Krynsky

@Andrew WordPress has a nice plugin to link to FriendFeed activity. Unfortunately for my platform (TypePad) I don't know of an equivalent. - Richard Akerman

ppl will follow you anywhere on web i think, but this is the best place to folllow you. - imran

I find FriendFeed to be more engaging, but it would be nice to gauge the amount of traffic a post on FF gets. - Spencer

the #friendfeed, #twitter, #socialmedian instantaneous replies, directs, and comments distributed throughout feed aggregation access points establishes a better communication channel for your voice - shayne catrett

depends. did you sacrifice blog content & share it on FF/Twitter? - I stopped blogging about useless junk since I can simply throw that stuff up on FF or Twitter now. Less frequent are my blog posts, but more quality, at least I think - Enrique Gutierrez via twhirl

@Richard if you can migrate to Six Apart's Movable Type 4, they have a widget for FF -- in fact, I'm going to be trying to get it running on my blog tonight - Woodrow Jarvis Hill

Here's how you get your answer: (1) Go get some sleep. You just got back from China! (2) Wake up and look at the likes/comments on this item. (3) Compare those numbers against responses to your best blog post this year. - Bruce Lewis via fftogo

It depends what you're after. Knowing you, it was the right decision - twitter and friendfeed are like a quickfire conversation, here there, lots of input, changing topics all the time. Blogs are the considered discussion...or lecture. Different methods of communication, you choose which one you prefer. - Rachel Clarke

Blogging is more of a one-way street, FF and Twitter are interactive. It's pretty obvious they are the natural evolution and successor to web collaboration. - Tyler Hurst via twhirl

Absolutely. FriendFeed and Twitter are so much more interactive and personal than blogs. I'm liking the transition to more personal mediums. - Mark Martinez

Add one more who simply wouldn't follow you regularly if not for ff ... No other method gives the constant positive reinforcement and active conversation - David HC Soul

For those using a blog for SEO and drive quality links to their retail or commercial site, the answer would be no. However, I personally find it difficult to follow all my favorite blogs in a timely manner, ever on a reader. So for me, Twitter & FF is a better avenue to follow your messages. - Rick Bucich

Less smack talk about Twitter on this thread (any?) than FF smack on Twitter. Me senses some insecurity about the topic from those not yet FF-savvy. - Christopher Galtenberg

welp -- yes. I think for reblogging and some conversation both are great. Cross the streams and have a Facebook page updated regularly too. Use a blog for long form pieces and comment threads (although I see less value frankly in the signal to noise ratio on blog comments), and feed your blog to Twitter/FF as well... at least that's my tack. - Robert Denton

It certainly was the right decision.. In fact I didn't even know about you before I joined Twitter and FF...:) and I don't think blogs will get feedback like the way you get on Twitter of FF. Also Twitter & FF can be a major source of traffic to your blog. - Devakishor

Yep. - Mitchell Tsai

YES - Charlie Anzman

In some countries that would be considered a delicacy and they'd consider themselves lucky that the cashier didn't catch it and ring it up extra when purchased.. - Wayne Schulz

ew. - Shey

Don't let my husband help you. We're 6' away (don't ask) and he's convinced that our 42" monitor is too small. He wants a 100" screen. - Anika Malone

http://myhometheater.homestead... Much better calculator, IMO. You don't want to sit 8ft from a 32" HDTV. I have a 50" and I'm sitting at 7ft and it's not big enough. - Alex Scoble CISSP

Anika, your husband is a very smart man. - Alex Scoble CISSP

Hm. So to view 1080p, I need ~65inch TV at ~8 ft. Dang - Rodfather

I usually go with 1.5x or 2x the diagonal screen size for optimal viewing distance. - Kevin C. Tofel

Oh Alex... - Anika Malone

No, Rodfather, that's simply not true. - Alex Scoble CISSP

That's what your calculator says... "Maximum Viewing Distance for HDTV(Fully resolved 1080i; 1920 x 1080)" - Rodfather

it says 8.5 feet for a 65" tv to be exact...and yeah, that shows how most people don't have their seating areas set up to properly view HDTV. Even I'm not sitting close enough. That's why I want a bigger TV. - Alex Scoble CISSP

Ya.. well, that's why I put ~ - Rodfather

Screw it, I'll just go blind - Rodfather

In other words, what you said is mostly true...sorry. :) - Alex Scoble CISSP

"The British stylist, Charlotte Stockdale, transformed the brand’s lingerie into a fairytale fantasy wonderland of glamour, accessorising with jewellery, stiletto heels, Swarovski crystals and, of course, the wings – which have become a feature of these shows – made, as ever, by Martin Izquierdo, in everything from neon lights to feathers to lace to vinyl. The key fashion themes were Glamour Goddess, Dangerous, The Moderns, Pink Planet, Ballet des Fleurs and Black tie Holiday. Sean (P. Diddy) Combs, Paris Hilton, Debbie Harry, Lenny Kravitz, Molly Simms, Robert Duvall and Kyle MacLachlan were just some of the celebrities who crowded into the front rows, along with the president of the $5.5 billion brand, Ed Razek." - RAPatton

they are selling wings now? :) - (jeff)isageek

Their lingerie is usually pretty, but all those stuff together looked like carnival to me. And I don't like carnival. - Bibi

Bibi, are you telling me you don't like wear a pair of wings around the house when expecting a gentleman caller? - RAPatton

I'll say it again: Victoria doesn't HAVE any more secrets! - Ladybug Heather

I want to like this but I hate their store on principle - Lindsey

I hate their store on the principle of comfort. - Stupid Blogger (aka Tina)

Why can't they have actual human models? - Logical Extremes

... it gives you wings. - ·[▪_▪]·

i wish heidi klum would stop calling me. it's embarrassing sometimes... *then i wake up* - Morgan Haley

Now thats a commercial for Wings , that I would like to watch - johnpiercy

I like em with ranch dressing. - Jay Tannenbaum

I wasn't motivate to work before, one more distraction. Go...to...stop...looking...at...FF - Kenton

A pair of wings would it be perfect to scare my boyfriend. :D - Bibi

I am sure you would look like an angel if you had wings, Bibi. Either that or someone from Thanagar - RAPatton

Very nice, but my new bride looks smokin' without the wings. :) - Kevin C. Tofel

OMG, RAP, THAT'S EXACTLY what's missing! She needs the Lightning Mace o' Death! Some muscles might help, too. - MiɳiMagɘ (Sexy Scimitar)

"Don't look down!" - Nicholas Kreidberg

Objects underneath arrow may appear to be larger than they are. - Derrick

She would love me even if I didn't have money and good taste. - todd

LOL Derrick! - AJ Batac

DOWN WITH DOUCHE - Josh Haley

Best! Bar Mitzvah! Evar! - Mitch Wagner

Golden! - Joshua Schnell

From Russia With Fuzz - abacab

Dear dude in yellow shirt, You should have saved the shaved hair so you can replace the missing ones on your head. Just saying. Kthnxbai. - AJ Batac

he must be paying her A LOT! - (jeff)isageek

Chick is saying "It was my idea, i keep forgetting which end his penis is at! He bought me a Ferrari for my birthday! (*giggle*) I'm a model!" - Slippy Lane

Om nom nom! - Ladybug Heather

I am almost tired of seeing this one...almost. - klecu

How ironic that this showed up. I grabbed a ginormous pumpkin pie at Costco yesterday and just ate about a quarter of it. - Kevin C. Tofel

Likes, comments, things l shared, days ago... :P - tehKenny

How about a Bar chart with Fav. Chocos. - Jayavasanthan J

I ordered an Eee PC 1000H after several recommendations, haven't gotten it yet though, so can't give any personal experience. - Daniel Bruce

EEE PC 1000H. I have an EEE PC 901 and my brother 1000H. The last one is better. - mechenici

How's the battery life on it? - Karoli

I hear OS X works well on the Wind... - Alexander Carlill

I've been doing some research on this. Here's a vid: http://video.google.ca/videose... - Chris Herbert

I have an Acer Aspire One (Linux) and love it. It helps if you live inside the browser and don't need apps. - Andy Beal

@Andy That is definitely my MO. How is the UI/keyboard? - Steve Rubel

Vid review on Acer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... - Chris Herbert

I thought you had a MacBook Air? A netbook is much smaller but a lot less power. And a smaller screen is not that good for the eyes. - Hacker Logic

@Hacker that's correct. It's a discretionary purchase to say the least! That's why it's just a thought right now. - Steve Rubel

I've heard a lot of good things about the Dell Mini 9, esp. re: OSX. I'm thinking about getting one myself. - Rubin Sfadj

I'm looking into a netbook too - what are the limitations to connecting to the enterprise? i.e., file xfer over VPN. - Bill Sanders

i still love my lenovo ultra-portable...i've spilled coffee on it and it didn't break...thing is a champ -- get a 12", you'll be really happy with it, definitely the best size. 13.3 is too big, 10" is too small: http://tinyurl.com/3amkdy - Adam Singer

Dave Winer: I love my white one too. :D It's absolutely "eye candy". - Erhan Erdogan

Karoli: It's around 4 hours(at high performance, while full workin) 6-7 hours(power saving+in a slow day) - Erhan Erdogan

MSI Wind or HP Mini 1000 - James Kendrick

@James What do you think of the Mini9? And are netbooks redundant for a MacBook Air user like me? - Steve Rubel

I drool over the MSI Wind myself - Michael W. May via twhirl

I have an air, so I think they are redundant. - Francine Hardaway

Some people have big problems with MSI Wind and Apple routers. I was one of them. Still get comments on my blog post about it, got one today. If you use an Airport of some ilk, you may have to return the computer. Make sure you can. http://bit.ly/coxx - Dave Winer

@Dave I read that in my research. - Steve Rubel via IM

Samsung NC10 seems to be the best 10" netbook at the moment: http://www.umpcportal.com/prod... - Ben L.

Dave W., Steve R.: Oh! After Friendfeed, world of geeks get smaller. : ) - Erhan Erdogan

@Steve I do think that a netbook is not going to buy you much since you have an Air. They are mostly for those with heavier/ bigger notebooks who want small and light to carry around. Plus they are not Macs. - James Kendrick

@James that's where I am netting out too. Still, I want to be part of the cool kids club! - Steve Rubel

I must be the only geek in the world who sees no reason for wanting a netbook - Deepak

Why I Like Netbooks: http://www.scripting.com/stori... - Dave Winer

I got the MSI Wind and I really like it. Keyboard is a good size, but the one button for rt-clicking is kind of hard to get used to, but that's alright. $399 at Best Buy! - Sarah Perez

What is the average resolution on netbooks like the Acer Aspire or ASUS Eee PC? - Mitch

I found my answer: 1024x600. That's a bit of a turn-off for me. - Mitch

love the Asus eee of 1000h. If you can wait I expect screen rez to go up in the near future. 1024 x 600 is a bit cramped. - Omar Shahine

I just ordered an MSI Wind; intending to run OS X on it. - Chuck Lawson

Samsung NC10 - Jamie

I've had a few friends rave about the Acer's over here, but I don't know what their market availability is in the States. http://www.trustedreviews.com/... - Ed Richardson

These look nice . . . http://www.engadget.com/2008/1... surely you can't go wrong with a red netbook! - Ed Richardson

I have a UIMPC, an Ultra-Immoble-Personal-Computer. My Dell Latitude's battery so fried that I need to stay plugged in. Waiting for laptop to die so that I can get a new one, perhaps a real UMPC :) - Mike Reynolds