Chris, everytime I think I know where you're going you one-up yourself again.
This is an amazing post. People connecting, helping each other, helping each other connect to others that are helping... Whew, it's mind-blowing. But it's effective and natural, and the right thing to do.
Thanks man... great inspiration before I close up the new media shop for the night.
Erica
· 2 years ago
Extremely inspiring post Chris - THANKS SO MUCH for posting this.
Justin Kownacki
· 2 years ago
I have a feeling there will be another couple hundred photos of Chris Brogan canoodling with attractive geeks while gnashing teeth at the camera, Euro-style, after this week. Have fun bringing the love of community to the old world, sir.
JoeC
· 2 years ago
So spot-on about the low asshole level. And I think it has something to do with the fact that in Web 2.0 land, you don't get places by being pushy or by selling. You get places by contributing. All the people who are well-known or "famous" got there by creating great stuff and having their audience, their consumers build their reputation through word of mouth. It reminds me of the some of the communities of artists that produced the greats of art, literature and music in years and centuries past. And I think it may be the fact that it's mostly unmonetized that fosters such a friendly and supportive community. People do it because they love it. Once money enters the picture in a big way, things might change. But I surely hope not. It has been and continues to be wonderful to be involved, even if only peripherally, in this community of friends.
Scott M. Stolz
· 2 years ago
Your post is so inspiring, I am speechless. Thank you.
Laura Athavale Fitton
· 2 years ago
Maybe this is why I could not sleep, this post was up here waiting to be read. I know it made the insomnia worth it. Rocking post, kindly message. Thanks.
Big TC
· 2 years ago
Inspiring & motivational. Chris, you are an amazingly talented person. Run for President...you know you would win!
Alex Turner
· 2 years ago
Chris,
Good and motivating. I think it does not cross culture so well though. Trying to get a bunch of English IT'ers to get involved in virtual communities is a bit like trying to get teenagers to wash! (I should know - I have 2 of them...)
I'm all motivated and fired up - any suggestions how to get the rest of the moving? No - seriously - I want suggestions!
Stephanie Agresta
· 2 years ago
Chris - you are a true consensus builder. I wish I was there! (wherever you are). I appreciate all the good energy you put out into the universe. keep up the good work and send my regards to all of our european colleagues!
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This is an amazing post. People connecting, helping each other, helping each other connect to others that are helping... Whew, it's mind-blowing. But it's effective and natural, and the right thing to do.
Thanks man... great inspiration before I close up the new media shop for the night.
And I think it may be the fact that it's mostly unmonetized that fosters such a friendly and supportive community. People do it because they love it. Once money enters the picture in a big way, things might change. But I surely hope not.
It has been and continues to be wonderful to be involved, even if only peripherally, in this community of friends.
Good and motivating. I think it does not cross culture so well though. Trying to get a bunch of English IT'ers to get involved in virtual communities is a bit like trying to get teenagers to wash! (I should know - I have 2 of them...)
I'm all motivated and fired up - any suggestions how to get the rest of the moving? No - seriously - I want suggestions!