Marshall: Thanks so much for the call out. And thanks especially for pointing out that comments were off on my blog -- I had absolutely no idea that was the case! (And that explains why there haven't been any comments lately, doh on my part for not checking). I'm definitely looking forward to conversations, online and off, and invite feedback, critiques, and dialog. - Charlene Li from FriendFeed MT Plugin

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Thanks for the quick note Charlene, I've updated the post and look forward to continued conversation! - Marshall Kirkpatrick from FriendFeed MT Plugin

No offense or disrespect but I don't particularly care about these people; everyone already knows them - we hear their names mentioned all the dam time again....... Where's the "real" social media bloggers that deserve recognition?? The ones that no one ever talks about but SHOULD talk about!? - ChaCha Fance from FriendFeed MT Plugin

Marshall: Excellent post. All seven are indeed thought leaders and worthy of the recognition. I was surprised not to see @ShivSingh's name on the list. More practitioner than blogger, he consistently provides deep thinking on social media - what's working, what's not, and why. I recommend following him, (www.goingsocialnow.com). I'm also perpetually inspired by Danah Boyd (www.danah.org), who has probably forgotten more about social media than any of us will ever know. - Noah Carter from FriendFeed MT Plugin

Marshall, I think you need to add Umair Haque on here, considering mind-blowing analysis like this piece from 2006: http://www.bubblegeneration.com/2006... And any mention of Umair is remiss without also citing John Hagel (McKinsey/Deloitte). - Ethan Bauley from FriendFeed MT Plugin