Comments on: On Searchblog, and Trying to Do Too Much

By: CH

CH — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:13:26 +0000

Sounds like a very good call when there are various groups tugging at you for your time incessantly. I’ve really enjoyed your blog so will appreciate it all the more. Best of luck on the FM and conference endeavors and may both continue to prosper and grow.

By: Bill Kruse

Bill Kruse — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:44:55 +0000

This just reflects the need for greater specialisation. As more information becomes available, we have to decrease our area of specialisation too oherwise we smply can't keep up. What we really need as human beings right now is a way of processing and absorbing information a whole lot faster than we currently can.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 13:35:38 +0000

Best wishes in all your endeavors. Your blog has been insightful for many, including me. I’m sure whatever direction you take, you audience will follow.

By: PeterMHoward

PeterMHoward — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:50:24 +0000

Everyone else has already said it, but I agree - we don't need product updates from here / that's never been what I read your site for.

Have to say, when Melanie's RoundUp first appeared I thought it signalled a change in direction that I didn't really like: a shift to 'news' that we can get anywhere. But it's grown on me, and if it frees you up to write out your thoughts, then so much the better

And finally, can we get some more Joints After Midnight? I miss those, and it seems it's been a while since the last one

-p

By: Daniel Bernstein

Daniel Bernstein — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 19:30:37 +0000

John, more power to you.

My only concern would be that you'd be detracting from FM by not maintaining Searchblog to the same extent as in the past. I'm sure you've thought about this ... just wondering your thoughts.

By: John Battelle

John Battelle — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:04:15 +0000

All – thanks for all the input so far. Anon – I’m not planning on stopping posting, just not planning to do many “Techcrunchy” type stuff. The real problem is the time I spend dealing with incoming stuff, instead of posting. I’ve got plenty to say and plenty of incoming, trust me!

By: anon

anon — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:59:07 +0000

John,

I understand you have other priorities but as a person who reads your blog first thing in the morning, I'm really disappointed. I appreciate you'll blog about your insights on different topics. Those are really valuable. What was also valuable was your telling the world at large about new companies and what you thought about their new products. Melanie's roundup is frankly not very useful. You need to come up with a creative way of keeping this blog useful if not you'll lose your audience quickly.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:26:43 +0000

It's your commentary that is truly valuable. I can get the news anywhere.

By: dansroka

dansroka — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:57:31 +0000

Of course, the rule is: do what's right for you. We're all big boys and girls, and we'll be fine with whatever you decide.

I think your plan to not do reviews is fine. Your essays and analyses are much more valuable (in my opinion).

As for Melanie's Roundup, I greatly appreciate these. Yes, as some point out, you can find the news elsewhere. But as you don't want to waste energy evaluating products, I don't want to waste my energy searching for interesting/relevant news. There's so much info overload out there, that I greatly appreciate Melanie's hard work in sifting through the garbage and present us with the nuggets worth our attention.

Thanks.

By: Philipp Lenssen

Philipp Lenssen — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 11:06:29 +0000

John is allowing bloggers like me to take their blog full-time this year. Time spent on FM is a great deed to blogspace, I think.

Looking forward to your essay pieces.