Comments on: The Industry Standard 2.0: Their Analysis, Your Predictions http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/ Startup and Technology News Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:16:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Brig Graff http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1976432 Brig Graff Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:29:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1976432 Should TC be concerned about this? I guess TC is focused more squarely on startup and M&A gossip. But still... Should TC be concerned about this? I guess TC is focused more squarely on startup and M&A gossip. But still…

]]> By: edenstrom.wordpress.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971324 edenstrom.wordpress.com Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:12:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971324 Kinda cool idea. But like every other "usercontributed, shared content" idea it's nothing totally unique that we havn't seen earlier. Kinda cool idea. But like every other “usercontributed, shared content” idea it’s nothing totally unique that we havn’t seen earlier.

]]> By: Ken Hanscom http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971198 Ken Hanscom Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:38:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971198 Too bad for the errors -- must be a "TechCrunch" effect. I wonder if the pace for the predictions will be too slow for the reader expectations. Too bad for the errors — must be a “TechCrunch” effect. I wonder if the pace for the predictions will be too slow for the reader expectations.

]]> By: Chris Masse http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971108 Chris Masse Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:15:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971108 I agree with George Tziralis, who is a prediction market expert I do respect. HubDub was better. Inkling Markets and NewsFutures, too. HSX, InTrade, TradeSports, BetFair, etc., too. I agree with George Tziralis, who is a prediction market expert I do respect.
HubDub was better.
Inkling Markets and NewsFutures, too. HSX, InTrade, TradeSports, BetFair, etc., too.

]]> By: Tom Grubisich http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971101 Tom Grubisich Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:13:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971101 As Erick says, there's no value in anonymous predictions. As Erick says, there’s no value in anonymous predictions.

]]> By: courtney benson http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971062 courtney benson Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:02:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971062 Loved the Standard, glad they are coming back. How about awarding the winner a ticket to TED? Loved the Standard, glad they are coming back. How about awarding the winner a ticket to TED?

]]> By: George Tziralis http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971020 George Tziralis Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:45:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1971020 Interesting idea.. But, I think that the same functionality could be achieved with a typical blog and a prediction market widget. Interesting idea.. But, I think that the same functionality could be achieved with a typical blog and a prediction market widget.

]]> By: Write your own paycheck http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1970751 Write your own paycheck Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:29:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1970751 Perhaps this is the model, or at least a similar model other print media - especially newspapers should consider adopting Perhaps this is the model, or at least a similar model other print media - especially newspapers should consider adopting

]]> By: Rushabh Choksi http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1970486 Rushabh Choksi Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:21:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1970486 it will interesting to see now how they are going to perform. it will interesting to see now how they are going to perform.

]]> By: Mr. Stanley Russell Dudek http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1969981 Mr. Stanley Russell Dudek Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:05:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1969981 I saw 503's and MySQL errors. I like what I could see here and there though. I like the betting concept. I saw 503’s and MySQL errors. I like what I could see here and there though. I like the betting concept.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1969213 Jeff Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:40:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1969213 Interesting concept How do you rate? Check out www.yupnup.com www.yupnup.com Interesting concept

How do you rate? Check out http://www.yupnup.com

http://www.yupnup.com

]]> By: Hendra http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968650 Hendra Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:20:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968650 As seen on beta.thestandard.com: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unable to connect to database server If you still have to install Drupal, proceed to the installation page. If you have already finished installing Drupal, this either means that the username and password information in your settings.php file is incorrect or that we can't connect to the MySQL database server. This could mean your hosting provider's database server is down. The MySQL error was: Can't connect to MySQL server on 'isdbmaster.thestandard.com' (4). Currently, the username is isuser and the database server is isdbmaster.thestandard.com. * Are you sure you have the correct username and password? * Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname? * Are you sure that the database server is running? For more help, see the Installation and upgrading handbook. If you are unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your hosting provider. As seen on beta.thestandard.com:
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Unable to connect to database server

If you still have to install Drupal, proceed to the installation page.

If you have already finished installing Drupal, this either means that the username and password information in your settings.php file is incorrect or that we can’t connect to the MySQL database server. This could mean your hosting provider’s database server is down.

The MySQL error was: Can’t connect to MySQL server on ‘isdbmaster.thestandard.com’ (4).

Currently, the username is isuser and the database server is isdbmaster.thestandard.com.

* Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
* Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname?
* Are you sure that the database server is running?

For more help, see the Installation and upgrading handbook. If you are unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your hosting provider.

]]> By: Hendra http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968612 Hendra Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:13:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968612 @11. Leaving TC? Hold on to your horse, the site was "down" a moment ago showing my beloved Drupal CMS's error message. It's very refreshing to know that Drupal is behind this site ;) @11. Leaving TC? Hold on to your horse, the site was “down” a moment ago showing my beloved Drupal CMS’s error message. It’s very refreshing to know that Drupal is behind this site ;)

]]> By: Good bye http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968558 Good bye Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:01:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968558 Woooh... I'm leaving techcrunch.... I'm switching this site. Bye... Woooh… I’m leaving techcrunch…. I’m switching this site.

Bye…

]]> By: Aaron http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968476 Aaron Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:42:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968476 Is this the busiest TC Sunday ever? Geez! Is this the busiest TC Sunday ever? Geez!

]]> By: Tyler Wright http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968369 Tyler Wright Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:12:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968369 Thanks for putting BETA in your logo. That is soooo original and makes such a HUGE difference!! Thanks for putting BETA in your logo. That is soooo original and makes such a HUGE difference!!

]]> By: Jeff Liu http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968361 Jeff Liu Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:11:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968361 Hey, they went 503 now ! Hey, they went 503 now !

]]> By: Derek Butcher http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968355 Derek Butcher Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:08:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968355 Hey Erick, thanks so much for the post and for taking the time to speak with us last week. @Allen - we actually are offering prizes for top performers. Potential prizes include everything from a Macbook Air to internet professional-oriented prizes like a pass to the DEMO conference, a meeting with our associated venture firms, or an IDC research package. Check out this URL for more details: www.thestandard.com/prizes Hey Erick, thanks so much for the post and for taking the time to speak with us last week.

@Allen - we actually are offering prizes for top performers. Potential prizes include everything from a Macbook Air to internet professional-oriented prizes like a pass to the DEMO conference, a meeting with our associated venture firms, or an IDC research package. Check out this URL for more details: http://www.thestandard.com/prizes

]]> By: Matt Ashworth http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968311 Matt Ashworth Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:54:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968311 @Michael - agreed completely. I really like the strong content component with this one compared with some of the other prediction-oriented sites. The site is resolving fine for me - the DNS is probably working itself out as they bring everything live. @Michael - agreed completely. I really like the strong content component with this one compared with some of the other prediction-oriented sites.

The site is resolving fine for me - the DNS is probably working itself out as they bring everything live.

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968266 Michael Arrington Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:39:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968266 CNET is so hosed. Not just from this, it's just a slow avalanche of stuff that is going to crush them completely. All of these sites have free or very, very cheap content. CNET is so hosed. Not just from this, it’s just a slow avalanche of stuff that is going to crush them completely. All of these sites have free or very, very cheap content.

]]> By: allen stern http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968263 allen stern Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:36:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968263 my take is that i wonder if people will really want to participate in these bets since it's not for anything tangible: http://www.centernetworks.com/the-industry-standard-launches-prediction-market give cash, prizes and then maybe you get some interest -- otherwise only those wanting an ego boost will participate. my take is that i wonder if people will really want to participate in these bets since it’s not for anything tangible:
http://www.centernetworks.com/.....ion-market

give cash, prizes and then maybe you get some interest — otherwise only those wanting an ego boost will participate.

]]> By: Ryan Merket http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968253 Ryan Merket Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:33:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968253 The link in the article (http://www.thestandard.com) is not working but the link on the image (http://beta.thestandard.com) is. The link in the article (http://www.thestandard.com) is not working but the link on the image (http://beta.thestandard.com) is.

]]> By: Eric B http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968247 Eric B Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:31:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/03/the-industry-standard-20-their-analysis-your-predictions/#comment-1968247 Even shorter lived this time? 503's abound. Even shorter lived this time? 503’s abound.

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