mathewi
Mathew Ingram
agree -- RT @erickschonfeld: @rsarver @om @branchinc this is the problem with Branch. The invite is a barrier to conversation
anildash
Anil Dash
@mathewi @erickschonfeld @rsarver @om @branchinc that's the problem? No, that's the *benefit*.
@mathewi @erickschonfeld @rsarver @om @branchinc that's the problem? No, that's the *benefit*.
rsarver
Ryan Sarver
@anildash @mathewi @erickschonfeld @om Not sure it's a problem. Lots of totally open platforms. start from one end and find the sweet spot
@anildash @mathewi @erickschonfeld @om Not sure it's a problem. Lots of totally open platforms. start from one end and find the sweet spot
joshm
Josh Miller
@rsarver @anildash @mathewi @erickschonfeld @om let's talk about it! beta.branch.com/what-are-the-l… – invite whomever by clicking "add participant"
@rsarver @anildash @mathewi @erickschonfeld @om let's talk about it! beta.branch.com/what-are-the-l… – invite whomever by clicking "add participant"
om
Om Malik
@anildash @mathewi @erickschonfeld @rsarver as I said, I want to have a place where I talk about things first. My blog and then social nets
@anildash @mathewi @erickschonfeld @rsarver as I said, I want to have a place where I talk about things first. My blog and then social nets
mathewi
Mathew Ingram
@anildash: I have started conversations and had people with valuable views not take part because they didn't want to join another network
@anildash: I have started conversations and had people with valuable views not take part because they didn't want to join another network
noahWG
Noah Gray
@anildash @mathewi I'm confused Mathew, isn't that position on @branchinc inconsistent (in spirit) w/ ur "velvet rope" paywall replacement?
@anildash @mathewi I'm confused Mathew, isn't that position on @branchinc inconsistent (in spirit) w/ ur "velvet rope" paywall replacement?
noahWG
Noah Gray
@mathewi [1/2] The idea of a "velvet rope" replacement could mean consumption perks (free downloads, whatever,) for those willing to pay...
@mathewi [1/2] The idea of a "velvet rope" replacement could mean consumption perks (free downloads, whatever,) for those willing to pay...
noahWG
Noah Gray
@mathewi [2/2] ...but could also mean enhanced access. I could easily see NYT offer "Branch-like" conversations to those willing to pay.
@mathewi [2/2] ...but could also mean enhanced access. I could easily see NYT offer "Branch-like" conversations to those willing to pay.
mathewi
Mathew Ingram
@noahWG: that actually makes total sense to me as well -- then the curated nature of the conversation is the benefit
@noahWG: that actually makes total sense to me as well -- then the curated nature of the conversation is the benefit
noahWG
Noah Gray
@mathewi I know it's not a perfect parallel to the Branch issue but the latter got me thinking. I'd pay to read/participate in decent debate
@mathewi I know it's not a perfect parallel to the Branch issue but the latter got me thinking. I'd pay to read/participate in decent debate
mathewi
Mathew Ingram
@noahWG: it's an interesting idea, and one we thought a lot about at the paper I used to work for -- a hosted and curated forum for members
@noahWG: it's an interesting idea, and one we thought a lot about at the paper I used to work for -- a hosted and curated forum for members
erickschonfeld
Erick Schonfeld
@anildash @mathewi @rsarver @om It's like that English Beat song Mirror In The Bathroom: "You're talk- talk- talking to yoursel[ves] again."
@anildash @mathewi @rsarver @om It's like that English Beat song Mirror In The Bathroom: "You're talk- talk- talking to yoursel[ves] again."
om
Om Malik
@mathewi @erickschonfeld @rsarver also I want to share my thoughts in a blog post first. Also too many conversations in too many places
@mathewi @erickschonfeld @rsarver also I want to share my thoughts in a blog post first. Also too many conversations in too many places
rsarver
Ryan Sarver
@om @mathewi @erickschonfeld agreed about too many fractured conversations, but I don't think aggregation is the answer. Curation?
@om @mathewi @erickschonfeld agreed about too many fractured conversations, but I don't think aggregation is the answer. Curation?
debs
debs
Curation often used generically. depends on how its articulated. people? algorithms? @rsarver @om @mathewi @erickschonfeld cc @kevinmarks
Curation often used generically. depends on how its articulated. people? algorithms? @rsarver @om @mathewi @erickschonfeld cc @kevinmarks
rsarver
Ryan Sarver
@debs @om @mathewi @erickschonfeld @kevinmarks not sure I care, just depends on the quality and which is better for the specific job
@debs @om @mathewi @erickschonfeld @kevinmarks not sure I care, just depends on the quality and which is better for the specific job
debs
debs
Ah.agree .but we need to care..that exactly point..ensure right for the job.. @rsarver @om @mathewi @erickschonfeld @kevinmarks
Ah.agree .but we need to care..that exactly point..ensure right for the job.. @rsarver @om @mathewi @erickschonfeld @kevinmarks
debs
debs
but then I'm jumping into the middle here -- may have missed opening thread @rsarver @om @mathewi @erickschonfeld @kevinmarks
but then I'm jumping into the middle here -- may have missed opening thread @rsarver @om @mathewi @erickschonfeld @kevinmarks