Something, and I forget what it was, made me want to go back and look at what I was blogging last year at this time. I thought, “Hmm, what was going on back then? What was I writing? How would it hold up today?” So, here are a few posts, with a few opening lines from each. You tell me.
Things to Do After a Conference
I’m freshly back from PodCamp Toronto, and I’ve learned that there are a lot of things to do. Basically, what I did was put together all the technological ties to people I met socially throughout the event. And with Video on the Net on the way in 3 weeks, I thought I’d share the list of things I got done after I got home.
Near as I can tell, what you’re supposed to do on MySpace is set up your space, build your profile, and then go find friends. If you squint, it’s like you’re fixing up your bedroom, and then inviting “friends” over to your room to check it out. They can see the posters on the walls, your pics, sniff through your record collection, or watch TV (the MySpace Movies).
Community doesn’t stop at the conference. One thing my boss, Jeff Pulver understands deeply and tries hard to communicate is that community is what drives a conference, not the other way around. We saw this yesterday, and into last night.
Your Show Itself is Not the Money Maker
One of the common go-around questions in new media (podcasting, blogging, etc) is how one “monetizes” their podcast. How do I make money for my efforts? I see this as a topic at EVERY PodCamp, including Toronto. It’s a valid question.
I asked a question on Twitter that went something like this: Not counting Warhol, are the people who EMPOWER the revolution ever as remembered as those who LEAD the revolution?
Two Years Ago
Just for fun, here are a few posts from two years ago.
Not Free Agents- Guild Members
Three Years Ago
Three years ago, it was mostly about fitness and nutrition, but I liked this one:
And Now, in 2008
I’m still doing my bit to communicate what’s interesting, what I think is important, and what might help YOU move your community along. Thanks for your attention. It means the world to me.
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