Comments on: Do The Smug Thing http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:46:41 -0800 hourly 1 By: Got Wills http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-3110685 Got Wills Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-3110685 <strong>Social Responsibility...</strong> There’s a lot more sites cropping up that help to make the world a more socially responsible place by shaming people and businesses who play dirty. TechCrunch has a recent article on a new service, dotherightthing.com. I agree with Michael when h... Social Responsibility…

There’s a lot more sites cropping up that help to make the world a more socially responsible place by shaming people and businesses who play dirty. TechCrunch has a recent article on a new service, dotherightthing.com. I agree with Michael when h…

]]> By: Green Marketers Tap Into Social Networking · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-3018202 Green Marketers Tap Into Social Networking · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:57:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-3018202 [...] if you want an idea of how social networking can turn into a nightmare, check out this Techcrunch article about DoTheRightThing, a Digg-like site where people submit stories about companies acting in ways [...] [...] if you want an idea of how social networking can turn into a nightmare, check out this Techcrunch article about DoTheRightThing, a Digg-like site where people submit stories about companies acting in ways [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch UK » Blog Archive » Amazee: Facebook-meets-BaseCamp for activists http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-2472169 TechCrunch UK » Blog Archive » Amazee: Facebook-meets-BaseCamp for activists Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:01:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-2472169 [...] Looks like Amazee will be kind’ve competing, in various guises, with sites like Change.org, dotherightthing, Six Degrees and Project Agape. CrunchBase Information Amazee Information provided by [...] [...] Looks like Amazee will be kind’ve competing, in various guises, with sites like Change.org, dotherightthing, Six Degrees and Project Agape. CrunchBase Information Amazee Information provided by [...]

]]> By: Amazee Is Facebook-meets-BaseCamp For Activists http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-2472119 Amazee Is Facebook-meets-BaseCamp For Activists Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:37:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-2472119 [...] Looks like Amazee will be kind’ve competing, in various guises, with sites like Change.org, dotherightthing, Six Degrees and Project [...] [...] Looks like Amazee will be kind’ve competing, in various guises, with sites like Change.org, dotherightthing, Six Degrees and Project [...]

]]> By: Change.org Launches “Ning” For Non Profits http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-2034493 Change.org Launches “Ning” For Non Profits Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:09:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-2034493 [...] about connecting people passionate about a particular cause and not engaging in a shouting match or symbolic gestures of online [...] [...] about connecting people passionate about a particular cause and not engaging in a shouting match or symbolic gestures of online [...]

]]> By: Project Agape: Sean Parker To Apply Virality To Altruism http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-1813156 Project Agape: Sean Parker To Apply Virality To Altruism Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:19:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-1813156 [...] sites like Change.org and dotherightthing and Six Degrees help people talk about issues online, but they don’t go far enough in using [...] [...] sites like Change.org and dotherightthing and Six Degrees help people talk about issues online, but they don’t go far enough in using [...]

]]> By: sunshyne71 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-997418 sunshyne71 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:27:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-997418 My company increased the work week to 40 from 35, not including the lunch hour without an increase in salary, and most people have not gotten a raise or decent raise in a few years. I use to like to work more hours on a "as need" basis. They changed the format for performance appraisels to cover the fact they can't give us more money, we were rated on a "Global Basis", which means it's all spread out thinner than before. Then I have people who do not even know my and I have to depend on my boss to give the presentation of his life to get me more money against guys 20 years younger and look at him as Old Dog that can't learn new tricks, in the past your review and the monies they decided to give you were separate, we are all works in progress and putting the blame the employee cause you can't give me more money, then don't tell me I needs improvement cause you feel bad for not being able to give me a raise. I have never gotten a needs improvement, stop projecting on me, it ain't right. Dear corporations, you have to spend money to make money. The backbone of your company(technology) are the ones that need the raises then most of "business" side. While the CEO, Traders get million dollar bonuses, when all I want is at least 5 to 10 grand more to make up for the past 5 years in lacks of raises and outsourcing and resourcing. Yes you are saving tons of money for automation, who do you think helped you get their quicker, your technology team. It just doesn't have to go down like this. Peace. My company increased the work week to 40 from 35, not including the lunch hour without an increase in salary, and most people have not gotten a raise or decent raise in a few years. I use to like to work more hours on a “as need” basis. They changed the format for performance appraisels to cover the fact they can’t give us more money, we were rated on a “Global Basis”, which means it’s all spread out thinner than before. Then I have people who do not even know my and I have to depend on my boss to give the presentation of his life to get me more money against guys 20 years younger and look at him as Old Dog that can’t learn new tricks, in the past your review and the monies they decided to give you were separate, we are all works in progress and putting the blame the employee cause you can’t give me more money, then don’t tell me I needs improvement cause you feel bad for not being able to give me a raise. I have never gotten a needs improvement, stop projecting on me, it ain’t right. Dear corporations, you have to spend money to make money. The backbone of your company(technology) are the ones that need the raises then most of “business” side. While the CEO, Traders get million dollar bonuses, when all I want is at least 5 to 10 grand more to make up for the past 5 years in lacks of raises and outsourcing and resourcing. Yes you are saving tons of money for automation, who do you think helped you get their quicker, your technology team. It just doesn’t have to go down like this. Peace.

]]> By: Social Networking For Change(.org) http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-894709 Social Networking For Change(.org) Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:29:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-894709 [...] Nonprofit social networking site Change.org is launching this morning and hopes to change the way the average person or activist interacts with nonprofits. The site focuses on getting users to issues they care about - ending hunger, stopping global warming, etc. Users can sound off on issues, but the site also recommends that these users donate their time and money to the causes they support. Unlike other recent sites we’ve seen, Change.org doesn’t reek of smugness. [...] [...] Nonprofit social networking site Change.org is launching this morning and hopes to change the way the average person or activist interacts with nonprofits. The site focuses on getting users to issues they care about – ending hunger, stopping global warming, etc. Users can sound off on issues, but the site also recommends that these users donate their time and money to the causes they support. Unlike other recent sites we’ve seen, Change.org doesn’t reek of smugness. [...]

]]> By: Louis Simoneau http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-873918 Louis Simoneau Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:22:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-873918 @Tim Swanson: __I’m not entirely sure why various DTRT fanboys are outraged at Michael — despite the fact that he disagrees with the mission of DTRT, he is actually being classy.__ I think you're confusing "classy" with "condescending". Usually the posts on TechCrunch discuss the user interface of cool new web applications in an engaging, illuminating way. This is a cool new web app, with an interesting interface and an interesting idea. But the article is nothing but bitter condescension towards the site based solely on the political leanings of its user base. Disappointing. @Tim Swanson:

__I’m not entirely sure why various DTRT fanboys are outraged at Michael — despite the fact that he disagrees with the mission of DTRT, he is actually being classy.__

I think you’re confusing “classy” with “condescending”. Usually the posts on TechCrunch discuss the user interface of cool new web applications in an engaging, illuminating way. This is a cool new web app, with an interesting interface and an interesting idea. But the article is nothing but bitter condescension towards the site based solely on the political leanings of its user base.

Disappointing.

]]> By: Everything on a Shoestring » Blog Archive » the world is reacting to do the right thing http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-871834 Everything on a Shoestring » Blog Archive » the world is reacting to do the right thing Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:57:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-871834 [...] Since its debut, do the right thing has attracted quite a bit of attention within the blogosphere and beyond (kottke.org, NY Times, Techcrunch, NewAssignment, hundreds of del.ici.ous bookmarks, technorati). [...] [...] Since its debut, do the right thing has attracted quite a bit of attention within the blogosphere and beyond (kottke.org, NY Times, Techcrunch, NewAssignment, hundreds of del.ici.ous bookmarks, technorati). [...]

]]> By: Multimedias.mobi » ConvinceMe: Three Ways to Argue Online http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-840063 Multimedias.mobi » ConvinceMe: Three Ways to Argue Online Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:01:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-840063 [...] ConvinceMe is a new competitive arguing site launching tonight. It will let debaters carry out public debates, head to head arguments, and a “King of the Hill” free for all about any subject they like. Other argument sites, like Hot Soup and LoveToLead, have focused on sobering issues, like political or philosophical debates and polls. Comment threads and forums have also been great places for people to argue. Just look at the comments for Do the Right Thing. [...] [...] ConvinceMe is a new competitive arguing site launching tonight. It will let debaters carry out public debates, head to head arguments, and a “King of the Hill” free for all about any subject they like. Other argument sites, like Hot Soup and LoveToLead, have focused on sobering issues, like political or philosophical debates and polls. Comment threads and forums have also been great places for people to argue. Just look at the comments for Do the Right Thing. [...]

]]> By: Innovatorz.org Home (Test) » Blog Archive » ConvinceMe: Three Ways to Argue Online http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-839876 Innovatorz.org Home (Test) » Blog Archive » ConvinceMe: Three Ways to Argue Online Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:28:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-839876 [...] ConvinceMe is a new competitive arguing site launching tonight. It will let debaters carry out public debates, head to head arguments, and a “King of the Hill” free for all about any subject they like. Other argument sites, like Hot Soup and LoveToLead, have focused on sobering issues, like political or philosophical debates and polls. Comment threads and forums have also been great places for people to argue. Just look at the comments for Do the Right Thing. [...] [...] ConvinceMe is a new competitive arguing site launching tonight. It will let debaters carry out public debates, head to head arguments, and a “King of the Hill” free for all about any subject they like. Other argument sites, like Hot Soup and LoveToLead, have focused on sobering issues, like political or philosophical debates and polls. Comment threads and forums have also been great places for people to argue. Just look at the comments for Do the Right Thing. [...]

]]> By: ConvinceMe: Three Ways to Argue Online http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-839747 ConvinceMe: Three Ways to Argue Online Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:08:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-839747 [...] ConvinceMe is a new competitive arguing site launching tonight. It will let debaters carry out public debates, head to head arguments, and a “King of the Hill” free for all about any subject they like. Other argument sites, like Hot Soup and LoveToLead, have focused on sobering issues, like political or philosophical debates and polls. Comment threads and forums have also been great places for people to argue. Just look at the comments for Do the Right Thing. [...] [...] ConvinceMe is a new competitive arguing site launching tonight. It will let debaters carry out public debates, head to head arguments, and a “King of the Hill” free for all about any subject they like. Other argument sites, like Hot Soup and LoveToLead, have focused on sobering issues, like political or philosophical debates and polls. Comment threads and forums have also been great places for people to argue. Just look at the comments for Do the Right Thing. [...]

]]> By: Actics Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-833895 Actics Blog Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-833895 <strong>Web-sociology: The case of techcrunch and dotherightthing.com...</strong> Michael Arrington’s review of Dotherightthing.com at Techcrunch a couple of days ago, clearly witness what an interesting market Actics is operating in. Dotherightthing.com is basically a way for people to raise awareness about companies’ s... Web-sociology: The case of techcrunch and dotherightthing.com…

Michael Arrington’s review of Dotherightthing.com at Techcrunch a couple of days ago, clearly witness what an interesting market Actics is operating in. Dotherightthing.com is basically a way for people to raise awareness about companies’ s…

]]> By: Tim Swanson http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-817168 Tim Swanson Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:42:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-817168 I'm not entirely sure why various DTRT fanboys are outraged at Michael -- despite the fact that he disagrees with the mission of DTRT, he is actually being classy. I mean, he didn't have to post about them at all, yet he did. And if you're offended by his choice of words, then you probably missed out on the Smug Alert! episode on South Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smug_Alert!), which Arrington pretty much nailed whilst being incognito. In addition, the contemporary mob mentality that Arrington briefly mentioned (and loathes) is party agnostic, as individuals like Bill O'Reilly and Michael Moore are both guilty of such tomfoolery (http://colbertondemand.com/specials/Colbert_On_OReilly). So crack open a non-imported bottle of recycled urine, oh sultans of self-appointed importantness... because we all know the only cure to not being hugged as a kid is to hang out with a bunch of anti-trade advocates who writhe in their own smug. I’m not entirely sure why various DTRT fanboys are outraged at Michael — despite the fact that he disagrees with the mission of DTRT, he is actually being classy.

I mean, he didn’t have to post about them at all, yet he did.

And if you’re offended by his choice of words, then you probably missed out on the Smug Alert! episode on South Park (http://en.wikip...wiki/Smug_Alert!), which Arrington pretty much nailed whilst being incognito.

In addition, the contemporary mob mentality that Arrington briefly mentioned (and loathes) is party agnostic, as individuals like Bill O’Reilly and Michael Moore are both guilty of such tomfoolery (http://colberto...bert_On_OReilly).

So crack open a non-imported bottle of recycled urine, oh sultans of self-appointed importantness… because we all know the only cure to not being hugged as a kid is to hang out with a bunch of anti-trade advocates who writhe in their own smug.

]]> By: Albuquerque NM Real Estate http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-817058 Albuquerque NM Real Estate Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-817058 I like the layout, and it never hurts to give people a forum to voice their opinions. Some of the better companies will listen and actually do something when necessary. I like the layout, and it never hurts to give people a forum to voice their opinions. Some of the better companies will listen and actually do something when necessary.

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-816768 Chris Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:15:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-816768 Haha I figured this article would bring out all the liberals with their comments. Smug comments. Haha I figured this article would bring out all the liberals with their comments. Smug comments.

]]> By: Ben Rowe http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-811811 Ben Rowe Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:32:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-811811 Mike, I'm sparing you of personal attacks re: this post. You've already had your fair share. My comment is that one of the most terrific things about the internet and web 2.0 is that is has the ability to democratize. In this case, dotherightthing gives people the power to express their concerns about the evil ways of big business. Isn't that a good thing? I haven't explored it yet, but I like the idea. It provides another incentive for corporations to act like nice guys. Mike,

I’m sparing you of personal attacks re: this post. You’ve already had your fair share.

My comment is that one of the most terrific things about the internet and web 2.0 is that is has the ability to democratize. In this case, dotherightthing gives people the power to express their concerns about the evil ways of big business. Isn’t that a good thing?

I haven’t explored it yet, but I like the idea. It provides another incentive for corporations to act like nice guys.

]]> By: lajolla5380 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-811653 lajolla5380 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:44:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-811653 "I’m guessing people like that will be quickly beaten out of dotherightthing.com, leaving a smug nest of Toyota Pious driving do-gooders behind to fix all of our problems by complaining about them in unison." Priceless. “I’m guessing people like that will be quickly beaten out of dotherightthing.com, leaving a smug nest of Toyota Pious driving do-gooders behind to fix all of our problems by complaining about them in unison.”

Priceless.

]]> By: Nick Douglas http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-811616 Nick Douglas Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:32:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-811616 There's being a libertarian, Michael, and then there's just being a dick. You didn't mention that the "misguided user" you lament began his article with "Do the right thing is adding to the misguided perception..." Oh my, DtRT users didn't appreciate someone trying to rip apart the site they bothered to register with? What horror! What unfairness! Why, I just may vote for Harry Browne to spite them! There’s being a libertarian, Michael, and then there’s just being a dick. You didn’t mention that the “misguided user” you lament began his article with “Do the right thing is adding to the misguided perception…”

Oh my, DtRT users didn’t appreciate someone trying to rip apart the site they bothered to register with? What horror! What unfairness! Why, I just may vote for Harry Browne to spite them!

]]> By: liberalMinded http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-811459 liberalMinded Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:51:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-811459 <blockquote>"Yes. You actually nailed it. I am a radical libertarian actually. I don’t get into politics very often on this site, but whenever I see too many people grouping together and pointing a finger at others, I get nervous. There are too many historical examples of really, really bad stuff happening once people start doing this."</blockquote> Ugh. "Radical libertarian" is fancy talk for just looking out for yourself (and conveniently forgetting all the help you got yourself along the way). It's the very definition of smugness and has provided more examples of "really, really bad stuff" than anything ever perpetrated by a bunch of do-gooders. One of the 'do-gooders' -- and proud to be so.

“Yes. You actually nailed it. I am a radical libertarian actually. I don’t get into politics very often on this site, but whenever I see too many people grouping together and pointing a finger at others, I get nervous. There are too many historical examples of really, really bad stuff happening once people start doing this.”

Ugh. “Radical libertarian” is fancy talk for just looking out for yourself (and conveniently forgetting all the help you got yourself along the way). It’s the very definition of smugness and has provided more examples of “really, really bad stuff” than anything ever perpetrated by a bunch of do-gooders.

One of the ‘do-gooders’ — and proud to be so.

]]> By: Damien Stevens Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-811138 Damien Stevens Blog Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:32:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-811138 <strong>Why should I do the right thing?...</strong> Why should I do the right thing? Because of Morals? Because of Religion? I thought this was the Internet, and I thought I didn’t have to do the right thing! A new startup, http://www.dotherightthing.com/, is supplying transparency and putting... Why should I do the right thing?…

Why should I do the right thing? Because of Morals? Because of Religion? I thought this was the Internet, and I thought I didn’t have to do the right thing! A new startup, http://www.doth...rightthing.com/, is supplying transparency and putting…

]]> By: Matt Olson http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-809456 Matt Olson Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:23:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-809456 It seems to me that the dotherightthing.com website is wide open to anyone with any opinion. To say that people with dissenting opinions will be driven out is a presumption with no basis. This is a nascent online community -- give it a chance to grow. Holding corporations accountable in the court of public opinion is a necessary component of a functioning marketplace. It's not consistent with an overall libertarian outlook to say that we don't have the right to make public the antisocial behavior of corporations. In my opinion, it's naive to believe that a market without full and accurate information about the products for sale and the companies that make them will function properly. If dotherigththing.com acts as to inform the marketplace, then I'm all for it. In addition, I think it may help inform companies about their customer's values. If so, I'm all for that too. I don't see anything wrong with a two way dialog between consumers and producers. It seems to me that the dotherightthing.com website is wide open to anyone with any opinion. To say that people with dissenting opinions will be driven out is a presumption with no basis. This is a nascent online community — give it a chance to grow.

Holding corporations accountable in the court of public opinion is a necessary component of a functioning marketplace. It’s not consistent with an overall libertarian outlook to say that we don’t have the right to make public the antisocial behavior of corporations. In my opinion, it’s naive to believe that a market without full and accurate information about the products for sale and the companies that make them will function properly.

If dotherigththing.com acts as to inform the marketplace, then I’m all for it. In addition, I think it may help inform companies about their customer’s values. If so, I’m all for that too. I don’t see anything wrong with a two way dialog between consumers and producers.

]]> By: JaredB http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-809012 JaredB Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:04:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-809012 Wow, amazing how when someone's opinion differs from someone else, they must be immediately labeled - for example, "rabid techno-libertarianism." This translates into "I don't really have a response that shows I'm capable of analyzing this from any other viewpoint than my own, so I'll throw in a word or phrase I read online and that'll show 'em I'm really smart." Yikes. I hate when I forget, and start assuming that just because someone is technologically-savvy or literate, that it translates into some advanced mindset. My mistake. Carry on. Let's make some more rash judgments just because someone else says they're smug or self-serving. WE ARE SHEEP, WE MUST FOLLOW. Bahhh. Wow, amazing how when someone’s opinion differs from someone else, they must be immediately labeled – for example, “rabid techno-libertarianism.” This translates into “I don’t really have a response that shows I’m capable of analyzing this from any other viewpoint than my own, so I’ll throw in a word or phrase I read online and that’ll show ‘em I’m really smart.” Yikes. I hate when I forget, and start assuming that just because someone is technologically-savvy or literate, that it translates into some advanced mindset. My mistake. Carry on. Let’s make some more rash judgments just because someone else says they’re smug or self-serving. WE ARE SHEEP, WE MUST FOLLOW. Bahhh.

]]> By: quux http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/comment-page-2/#comment-807080 quux Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:19:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/27/do-the-smug-thing/#comment-807080 We've graduated from broadcast radio (and all that came before it), to television & telephone, to email, to the web, and now to the 2-way web where there are forums galore, every other web page has a comment section, wikipedia, YouTube, etc etc etc. As we go from 1-way broadcast media (passive acceptance of what a small group has to say) to 2-way many2many media (everyone has a voice, with varying amounts of accountability in how they use it), is it any surprise that everyone seems to have a few rants in them ... and some people have a LOT of rants in them? It's gonna take us all a little time to learn to use our newfound voices. At first we're gonna do a lot of shouting and screaming. I predict that in time we (the worldwide we) will gain some control of our newfound powers, and the stridency will dampen down a bit. We’ve graduated from broadcast radio (and all that came before it), to television & telephone, to email, to the web, and now to the 2-way web where there are forums galore, every other web page has a comment section, wikipedia, YouTube, etc etc etc.

As we go from 1-way broadcast media (passive acceptance of what a small group has to say) to 2-way many2many media (everyone has a voice, with varying amounts of accountability in how they use it), is it any surprise that everyone seems to have a few rants in them … and some people have a LOT of rants in them?

It’s gonna take us all a little time to learn to use our newfound voices. At first we’re gonna do a lot of shouting and screaming. I predict that in time we (the worldwide we) will gain some control of our newfound powers, and the stridency will dampen down a bit.

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