The Rules of Twitter
A very popular social media trend right now is to discuss in length all about the growing pains of everyday problems users are facing with Facebook on the Twitter platform. This thought process confuses me. Lets pretend for a moment I own a Ford truck and I am having mechanical problems. If I wanted to find advice or help on the web about my truck, I would look in a Ford truck forum group. It would just be silly for me to post my problems in a GM truck forum. So with this mind-set I have adapted the Fight Club Rules to fit my personal pet peeve. Continue Reading The Rules of Twitter »
Apple Responds to Adobe
When Steve’s Thoughts on Flash was officially posted on the big stage, you bet Adobe had an opinion.
First, there’s “Open”, he stated first in his list of six major problems with Adobe’s pride and joy, Flash. In Steve’s open letter he states: “Flash was created during the PC era – for PCs and mice. Flash is a successful business for Adobe, and we can understand why they want to push it beyond PCs. But the mobile era is about low power devices, touch interfaces and open web standards – all areas where Flash falls short”. Continue Reading Apple Responds to Adobe »
When to use “Off The Grid” on Foursquare
There are two concepts in regards to “Off the Grid”. The foursquare concept is as follows: If you turn all of the little on/off switches to off (on the check in screen, they say who to share with) you’ll be off the grid. Off the grid means you’re hiding your location from the world.
Second concept is the sharing of personal information in a public space. Recently a group of avid Savannah Foursquare users started a dialogue on twitter about what should be left “Off The Grid” when checking in on Foursquare. Here are a few examples of TMI check-in locations. By the way, most of these, if not all of these, should guarantee an unofficial “Douchbag Badge” upon check in. Continue Reading When to use “Off The Grid” on Foursquare »
Who Reads Your Tweets?
No-One Reads Your Stupid Tweets
The truth hurts, but people need to know it. Even if you’re being (slightly) immature about it. I am currently accepting any and all monetary donations if you feel this would make a great gift for me for the upcoming holidays.
Geekend Video Wrap Up
Geekend was a huge success in Savannah.
Here are a few recaps from other Geekend sources.
Grand Opening Night with Aaron Draplin
http://l3ahb3tan.tumblr.com/post/235709588/geekend-opening-night
Geekend 2009 Wrap Up by Binary Lotus Software
http://www.binarylotus.com/blog/2009/11/09/geekend-2009/comments
Geekend 2009 Recap by Nicole Galletta
http://www.nicolegalletta.com/2009/11/geekend-2009-recap.html
http://www.nicolegalletta.com/2009/11/aaron-draplin-at-geekend-2009.html
Geekend09 Unconference Mini-Recap by Paragon
http://blog.iamparagon.com/2009/11/managing-wtf-recap/
Geekend 2009 Flickr Set by Ben Hughes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/obviouslybenhughes/sets/72157622633412203/
The Definition of Geek by Orlando Montoya
http://www.gpb.org/news/2009/11/09/the-definition-of-geek
Geekend Coverage 2009 by Coastal Empire
http://www.coastalempire.com/savannah/geekend-2009-coverage
Creativity flows at Geekend 2009 by SavannahNow
http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2009-11-08/creativity-flows-geekend-2009
Absent speaker doesn’t dull enthusiasm for Geekend by SavannahNow
http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2009-11-09/absent-speaker-doesnt-dull-enthusiasm-geekend
Thank You BFG and Geekend!
If I have forgotton a link please submit a comment and I will be sure to add it to the list.
Geekend 2009 in #Savannah
Who likes my Geekend Pass?
The first annual conference to bring together the brightest geeks, designers, social media mavericks and forward-thinking entrepreneurs who are blazing trails and inventing the future today.
For last-minute information head over to Geekend. Geekend 2009 Conference will be November 6th to 8th at the Hyatt Regency in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia.
I will be attending the conference with Hal Thomas, Joey Hasty & Todd Bright. Check them all out on twitter or follow me. Hash tag for Geekend is #geekend
Rumor of RockBand at Geekend is eminent. Gooch & Pete of The Silly Ninnies might have to make an unscheduled RockBand appearance.
