Peter J. DeCrescenzo
Veteran
Just an FYI: David Pogue has an interesting article in the New York Times.
Here's an excerpt:
"...
Some people’s gadgets determine their self-esteem. Being a tech columnist is like being onstage: feedback from readers is instantaneous, impassioned and voluminous.
For years, I was baffled by the degree of emotion they’d express. ( There was this gem from 2006, for example: “In my oppinion you should be fired for wrighting such a biast article in a (somewhat) professional newspaper. Oh and in case you think i work for microsoft or have bad grammar, or something, you should know that im 15!”) Eventually, I came to understand. Today’s gadgets are intensely personal. Your phone or camera or music player makes a statement, reflects your style and character. No wonder some people interpret criticisms of a product as a criticism of their choices. By extension, it’s a critique of them.
..."
Read the full article here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/25/technology/personaltech/25pogue.html?_r=3
P.S.: Don't forget your sense of humor while you work at building communities. But especially, write or shoot some film today! Be happy!
Here's an excerpt:
"...
Some people’s gadgets determine their self-esteem. Being a tech columnist is like being onstage: feedback from readers is instantaneous, impassioned and voluminous.
For years, I was baffled by the degree of emotion they’d express. ( There was this gem from 2006, for example: “In my oppinion you should be fired for wrighting such a biast article in a (somewhat) professional newspaper. Oh and in case you think i work for microsoft or have bad grammar, or something, you should know that im 15!”) Eventually, I came to understand. Today’s gadgets are intensely personal. Your phone or camera or music player makes a statement, reflects your style and character. No wonder some people interpret criticisms of a product as a criticism of their choices. By extension, it’s a critique of them.
..."
Read the full article here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/25/technology/personaltech/25pogue.html?_r=3
P.S.: Don't forget your sense of humor while you work at building communities. But especially, write or shoot some film today! Be happy!