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August 16, 2005
I am 344, hear me roar
Posted by Ross Mayfield
Feedster launched the Feedster Top 500 setting a new standard for length, the first salvo in the size matters war of microcontent. Go here and bitch about M2M isn't on the list, but my crappy blog is, or if you have to, contribute something constructive.
Kidding, but they should be commended for providing an inclusive process for otherwise exclusive outcome, by both opening the algorthim and being open for feedback on a wiki page. An index is a reflection of a community, and the more inclusive and open the process for it's creation, the more we trust it and grant it authority.
Mary Hodder's latest activist wiki, topicindex, is a Community Algorithm project to open the engine of attention. Given the importance of rankism, it's worth paying attention to. My hope is this does more than shift the debate from ranks to clouds, but gives us the tools to seed our own.
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1. Scott Johnson of Feedster on August 16, 2005 3:05 PM writes...
Hi Ross,
Thanks for making me actually laugh out loud (no fooling) today. "Size Matters" (chuckle).
Oh and check out my blog later today for more on the process -- I'm blogging a response to Danny Sullivan's commentary on the Top500.
*wipes tears from eyes as he thinks "Honey I have a big list for you" and chuckles further*
Permalink to Comment2. Adam on August 30, 2005 3:54 AM writes...
Quite intresting article.I like this.
Permalink to Comment3. Nick on August 31, 2005 7:08 AM writes...
Highly crafty and intriguing article. It highlights the intricate relationship between the subject and its essence. It is highly informative.
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