smokey
smokey

Long-ish reflection on two weeks using Micro.blog.

Micro version: it feels like it’s off to a good start, and it hasn’t sent me running for the hills like social networks typically do to me.

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colinwalker
colinwalker

@smokey That a nice write-up. Glad you're going to be sticking around 👍

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canion
canion

@smokey Grest summary of the service. I've been using it a bit longer, since I got in through a pre-public invite code, but the service has stuck. I'm more thoughtful about what I post compared with Twitter because it feels more permanent, with it going to my own blog.

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mjdescy
mjdescy

@smokey Your article about micro.blog is a cut above and well worth the read.

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Ron
Ron

@smokey Excellent blog posting, Smokey. I totally concur with your conclusions about the service here. Manton is doing a great job and I'm very hopeful it will continue in that way. Thanks for your help with the documentation.

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smokey
smokey

@canion You make a really fantastic point with

I'm more thoughtful about what I post compared with Twitter because it feels more permanent, with it going to my own blog.

Even though it's just as easy to delete something, it does feel different, psychologically, posting to a spot you own or pay for. Another benefit of owning your own conversation, and another bit of genius in a microblog network.

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smokey
smokey

@colinwalker @canion @mjdescy @Ron Thank you all for the kind words and thoughtful comments. You continue to illustrate my points about the great community and quality conversation found here! :-)

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canion
canion

@smokey There are definitely some high quality people and conversations around these parts.

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desparoz
desparoz

@smokey Great observations on micro.blog, and the great conversations that are happening among a good group of people.

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smokey
smokey

@desparoz Thanks!

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manton
manton

@smokey Finally had a chance to read your "two weeks" post over the weekend. Thank you! Glad to hear we're on the right track.

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smokey
smokey

@manton I know it is a trite expression, but keep up the good work :-)

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SimonWoods
SimonWoods

@smokey I particularly enjoyed that you pointed out that quick status updates have a place here; the short status format is one of the hooks used by social networks to grab people who are less inclined to be tech nerds and as such I think its presence (and the specific implementation) on Micro.blog genuinely makes it easier to leave those networks, at least to the side if not at all.

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smokey
smokey

@simonmumbles Yes, I really like how organically quick statuses and longer thought pieces (and each of their ensuing discussions) fit together here.

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alongtheray
alongtheray

@smokey Finally had the time to sit back with a glass of wine and catch up on my reading; this was one of them (tip: I use favorites on micro.blog as a "read later" of sorts or ready reference to things I want to follow up on). I enjoyed what you had to say, particularly references to hoping the network becomes more diverse with more flavors of voices and people -- as a deaf person that's important to me as well. My biggest curiousity at this point is how micro.blog will handle growth and the inevitable human problems that come with it. It'll be very interesting to watch and I am hopeful -- we too, have a role in shaping this. BTW, using Camino as a reference brought back fond memories when I used it as a primary browser for a time.

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smokey
smokey

@solari I use favorites for that, too :-) I'm glad you enjoyed the article. I'm hopeful that starting with the right foundations, Micro.blog will handle the growth and attendant problems OK, but it's definitely something I'm keeping my eye on, too, because even though it seems to be growing rapidly right now, it's still a tiny place in comparison to the walled gardens and the whole web. I always have a nice interaction when running into former Camino users on the Internet; everyone always has kind words about it, and it makes me feel good to have been a part of that grand adventure. :-)

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alongtheray
alongtheray

@smokey I had no idea you were involved with Camino until recently. That's pretty darn special and a honor to have. Whatever happens here at micro.blog, I'll be sure to enjoy it along the way. Fun times!

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smokey
smokey

@solari We were mostly all low-profile on the Camino team, and I had a lower profile than many ;-) 👍

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