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This week in Current – 8/18-8/22
Another week has flown passed us like a whirlwind, and while people are still focused on the Olympics, it does seem like the buzz has died down a bit now that Michael Phelps has closed out his quest for gold.
Of course, that didn’t put an end to any of the controversies coming out of the Beijing Olympic games.
Hackers unearth more underage gymnast allegations:
http://current.com/items/89222275_
Olympics aside, this was certainly an interesting week in Current:News. Some stories of note include a tangled child support settlement, the sudden shutdown of MP3 sharing site Muxtape, canine morality, energy implications of windmills in NYC, demands for mandatory sick days, and the discussion of polygamy as a secret to a longer life. It was a packed week, so if you missed any of these take a look:
16-yr-old to pay child support to 19-yr-old mom:
http://current.com/items/89213469_
R.I.P. Muxtape:
http://current.com/items/89193344_
Living with humans has taught dogs morals, say scientists
http://current.com/items/89223042_
Bloomberg proposes windmills on New York City bridges, skyscrapers…
http://current.com/items/89219683_
Multiple states push for mandatory paid sick days
http://current.com/items/89219922_
Polygamy: the key to a long life?
http://current.com/items/89218114_
// VC2 Leaderboard Update //
On the VC2 Leaderboard front, we want to give a hearty congratulations to VC2 producer Sareye for her pod, “Mad About Gas? Dunk a Shell Employee.” It was this week’s leaderboard winner, so I clipped it to this post for everyone to check out. Way to go!
// Top Commented Stories on Current.com //
Have you ever wonder what the most discussed stories are on Current.com? Do you ever find yourself asking, “What was everyone discussing this week?” Well, have no fear, I’m going to start recapping the top commented stories each week in our recap posts. Here goes:
USDA refuses to ban sick "downer" cows from U.S. food supply
http://current.com/items/89212057_
This story clocked in at 70 responses. There were many comments that stuck with me from this thread, but elegua’s really sums it up:
“scary. mad cow can have a 30 year gestation period. let's see who's around in 2038.“
Obama takes issue with McCain's definition of 'rich'
http://current.com/items/89214533_
With a title like this, it’s no wonder this story gathered 73 responses. Much of the discussion centered on determining whether McCain’s comment was taken out of context. What do you think?
Should the legal drinking age be lowered to 18?
http://current.com/items/89218300_
Umm, this one seemed destined for popularity. This was well-clipped item by ivxx that asks the simple question, and that resulted in an 83 response discussion. Very nice!
HS Principal outs teenage lesbian to parents
http://current.com/items/89221845_
The mix of privacy rights violations and the handling of the situation culminated in 124 responses from the community, making this the most discussed story on Current this week.
Did any other stories grab your attention this week? Clip them in a response below, and let us know what made them compelling to you. That’s it for this week!
Mario
Online Community Team
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Current news tops 100,000 features
News in our backyard as Current news hits the 100000 mark with it's collation of news stories. Congratulations to Current as they continue to develop and evolve on how internet news and TV news reaches the audience. News in our backyard as Current news hits the 100000 mark with it's collation of news stories. Congratulations to Current as they... more
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550 Million Dollar US Embassy Skimps on Art
It’s a good thing there are people who not only are aware of American arts policies such as the one mandating 1% of the construction budget of any building be used to fund and install public art, but actually think to check that this has been full filled. Felix Salmon notes brand-new 550 million dollar US embassy in Beijing met only 0.14% of its expected quota...
US Shortchanges Artists By Felix Salmon
A generation ago, "percent for art" schemes started taking off in culturally-enlightened parts of the world. The idea is that when a new public (or even private) building is constructed, 1% of the budget should be used to fund and install public art. New York's percent for art scheme, for instance, was inaugurated in 1983, and has been a great success.
So I was happy to see that the brand-new US embassy in Beijing "will display work by at least 18 American and Chinese contemporary artists, including Jeff Koons, Cai Guo-Qiang, Louise Bourgeois, Robert Rauschenberg, Betty Woodman, Martin Puryear, Maya Lin, Yun-Fei Ji, and Hai Bo" -- and will feature, outdoors, a bunch of Jeff Koons Tulips which is on loan for ten years. But then I looked at the numbers:
The State Department calculates its art budgets based on a building's square footage, and the $800,000 spent for art on the Beijing project is the largest sum ever for a US embassy...
The new $550m complex, designed by the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, is one of the two largest construction projects ever undertaken by the State Department on foreign soil.
This isn't percent for art, this is 0.14% for art. I'm glad that State's Virginia Shore has managed to get works by Ellsworth Kelly, Martin Puryear, Louise Bourgeois and Mark di Suvero to be donated outright to the embassy -- but given that everybody else associated with the embassy construction got paid their full going rate in cash, why should artists be expected to get nothing? It’s a good thing there are people who not only are aware of American arts policies such as the one mandating 1% of the construction b... more -
Funky Fingers: Thanks Current
Funky Fingers: Thanks Current For the neat gifts I received the other day. The People Down At Current Rock!!!
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Manta ray appears on San Francisco sidewalk
People returning from lunch in San Francisco were stunned to find a manta ray flapping around on the sidewalk in the busy SoMa district of San Francisco.
So thats where I left my manta ray! People returning from lunch in San Francisco were stunned to find a manta ray flapping around on the sidewalk in the busy SoMa distric... more -
This week in Current – 8/11-8/15
As Funky Fingers (our own Internet superhero aka Lo_Rew) declares, the second round of swag has started to turn up on community members' doorsteps, and we've already received some awesome photo and video responses. Check them out here: http://current.com/teeparty
It’s difficult to escape the pull of the Olympic Games for many reasons. For many, the games are a draw for reasons of pure nostalgia, but who can honestly ignore the debate being spurred by the Chinese government stigma?
In and out of the Current community, sentiments range from viewership protest to how many medals Michael Phelps has secured. All of this amidst stories about Weightlifting injuries, medals ceremony protests, the Russia-Georgia conflict, and the stories of underage Chinese gymnasts. It’s been a busy week.
In case you happened to miss any of it, here are a few stories to take a look at:
Records suggest Chinese gymnasts might be underage
http://current.com/items/89189372_
Angry Swede throws down medal, quits on Olympic award stand
http://current.com/items/89201825_
Olympic weightlifting accident
http://current.com/items/89200648_
Liveblogging from inside Georgia
http://current.com/items/89201974_
Reporter shot on live TV
http://current.com/items/89202093_
NBC going after Olympic broadcasts on the Internet
http://current.com/items/89188863_
Russian and Georgian Olympic shooters hug in Beijing as their countries fight
http://current.com/items/89188985_
However, there is so much more going on out there. If you missed the Arrested in Tibet story you really should take a few minutes to read through it. It’s a long read, but well worth it.
Sadly, we had a trio of deaths in August. Many heard about the passing of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes, but few heard that movie film composer Lou Teicher also passed away.
Use of themes like rape and violence in art came up in reference to the forthcoming Quentin Tarantino film, Inglorious Bastards, and high school literature. Are these themes appropriate, or should there be a line? Either way, who should be consuming this type of material, and should there be a restriction at all? Check out the stories and join the discussion.
The story that absolutely came out of left field for me this week was the discovery of documents detailing Julia Child’s involvement in a WWII-era spy ring. Mindblowing, in that I don’t think anyone could’ve seen this one coming. It makes total sense, but wow. I was floored.
If you missed them the first go-round, check these stories out here:
Arrested in Tibet
A young American’s journey of fear: http://current.com/items/89201020_
Current Remembers
Bernie Mac
http://current.com/items/89193344_
Isaac Hayes
http://current.com/items/89193345_
Lou Teicher
http://current.com/items/89178064_
Tarantino takes on Hitler and WWII Germany
http://current.com/items/89201880_
Rape and adult themes in literature: Should high schoolers read them?
http://current.com/items/89199503_
Documents: Julia Child part of WWII era spy ring
http://current.com/items/89199452_
In effort to tidy up the profile a bit, I played around with a new avatar creation system that has been making its way around the circles these days: http://faceyourmanga.com/. Try it out!
That’s all for this week. Let me know which stories caught your eye this week in a comment. Thanks for reading!
Mario
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Ikea to sell solar pannels
That's what the Cleantech Group is reporting, based on details of a recent €50 million investment into Ikea's GreenTech fund, used to finance research into consumer solar panels, green building materials, alternative light sources, etc. In the same way that Wal-Mart can basically fart one night and wake up the next morning having changed the face of massive globalized retail, Ikea moving to sell presumably affordable solar gear for everyday users could be a big push to the industry. There's a reason why your Ikea is usually next to a shipping port—these Swedes move serious weight. That's what the Cleantech Group is reporting, based on details of a recent €50 million investment into Ikea's GreenTech fund... more
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The Return of the VC2 Leaderboard!
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—the new and improved VC2 Leaderboard has returned. We've also thrown in a bonus gift of a brand-new advanced uploading tool.
// So what’s the deal with this Leaderboard I keep hearing about? //
The VC2 Leaderboard features all Viewer Created Content (VC2) uploads to Current.com. You, the Current community, vote on these videos and move them up or down the Leaderboard based on popularity. Each week, a Leaderboard champion will be selected on Thursday, at 5 pm PST.
The video at #1 when the countdown hits 0:0:0 is featured on Current.com. Leaderboard winners will be offered a minimum of $1,000 for the purchase of the video, and we'll consider it for air on Current TV.
To watch and vote, head over to Viewer Uploads: http://current.com/uploads
Want more details? Check out our FAQ: http://current.com/s/faq.htm#what_is_the_vc2_leaderboar...
// You mentioned a new upload tool… //
We're also launching a brand-new advanced upload tool. Our new uploader features a streamlined design, and will upload videos up to 60 minutes in length. Just like before, you’ll need to use Safari if you’re a Mac user, or Firefox or Internet Explorer on a PC.
You'll also be prompted to download a Flix plug-in the first time you upload. If you have any problems, please let us know by emailing us at support [at] current [dot] com.
Steph
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Hoodies, umbrellas and teeshirts . . . Oh My!
Love all of my Current goodies. Thanks from Florida for the appreciation and right back at ya' Current staff.
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Current SF Behind the Scenes 3rd Anniversary
a power-packed look behind the curtain. and by power-packed i mean crazy. we missed a few people, only because they happened to not be at their desk when we came by. but they're probably there now. a power-packed look behind the curtain. and by power-packed i mean crazy. we missed a few people, only because they happened to not be... more
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Leveling up is your ticket to swag – here’s how!
When Current:News launched, we snuck in a leveling system for community participation. Since then, our levels have expanded with a fourth track and achievements. Yet people wonder – “What are levels for, how do I level up, and why would I want to?”
Here’s a re-hash of our levels, achievements, and swag details. We want to leave an element of surprise, but it’s enough to get you going:
// How many levels are there? //
We have four leveling tracks, each with four levels. That means there’s a whopping 16 levels to aspire to, and each one has unique attributes.
// How do I know what level I am? //
When you level up on Current, we’ll send you an email with the details. We know emails get lost in junk filters, so you can check your status on your profile page.
There are four tracks are on the levels tab: picked for TV (pink), producer (periwinkle blue), contributor (orange), and commentator (aqua). Each track includes your total points accumulated and color-coded box indicating your level. For each level you earn, another box lights up with the color for that track.
// Picked for TV //
It’s exactly what it sounds like, anytime something you’ve posted makes it to TV you will get closer to leveling up. Get picked for TV 30 times and you’ll make level 2.
// Producer //
Producers work hard on VC2 and VCAM eligible videos, so the number required to level up reflect that. You’ll need one upload for level 1, and more than 15 for level 2. To shoot for level 3 you’ll need over 40 VC2 or VCAM eligible uploads.
// Contributor //
Contributors clip news stories, blog posts, photos and videos from around the web, or upload videos that are not eligible for VCAM or VC2. Level 1 requires only one contribution, but you’ll need over 200 contributions to make level 2. Level 3 entails accumulating over 600 contributions.
// Commentator //
Commentators weigh in with comments and votes. For each day that you comment and/or vote 5 times (in any combination) you earn 1 commentator kudos. You only need one kudos to make it to level 1. Level 2 requires more than 30. If you’re up for the challenge, shoot for level 3 – more than 90 commentator kudos are needed.
// So what is this for, and what do I get? //
One reason for leveling up is to show others in the Current community where you stand. Community members who level up are more likely to be involved on a regular basis. Plus, we’ll continue to build out this system over time.
It’s not just about profile recognition, we want to reward you, too. If you reach level 2 as a contributor, commentator, or producer, you’ll score a unique Current swag kit. Make sure you update your email and mailing address on your profile on Current.
We also have some rewards cooked up for higher levels. These could include access to private betas, or could be something similar to our producer/contributor/commentator level 3 recommendation power: http://current.com/items/88943502_
// You mentioned something about achievements? //
The achievements tab on your profile page is like a trophy case, detailing how many of your pods, commercials, news stories, or comments have made it on air on Current TV.
We also added an activity tab, which lists a total count of your contributions, responses, videos, webcams, and votes on Current.com.
// I got my level 2 email. Where’s my swag? //
We process swag once a month, so if you’ve reached level 2 as a contributor, commentator, or producer sit tight. If you haven’t received a swag pack email, then shoot us a message at feedback [at] current [dot] com.
Still curious? Check out our FAQ: http://current.com/s/faq.htm#What_are_levels_and_why_do...
Now go forth and level up!
Mario
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Top 10 Requests for CDC iPhone App (in no particular order)
1. The ability to post images, video, articles that I find while browsing iPhone's Safari browser and with a click of a button, "Make It Current". It may not be possible to physically add this button to Safari, so the only way I can imagine this being done is opening the current.com app, typing in the URL of the video/article/image and clicking "Make Current". This would be a lot of work to memorize or write down the URL path. (unless a copy/paste feature from Safari to the CDC app happens) Although copy/paste on the iPhone would make A LOT of Apps more useful.
2. The ability to watch all videos that are on current.com. It wouldn't be too difficult to take all of our Pods and export them into a iPhone friendly format, but would be tougher to do for viewer-uploaded clips that are in Flash or from a webcam. If we had the technology to take any clip from CDC and automatically transcode it on the fly for the iPhone would be awesome.
3. As many features from the regular CDC site like checking out the TV schedule, suggesting articles to friends, voting up and down submissions.
4. an interface that is user-friendly for the small iPhone screen. (big text, easy to touch buttons, limited gfx (banners, ads, backgrounds that will take longer to load on 3G and EDGE)
5. using GPS location services, find out what area I'm in and display articles/videos/images that are "Current" in this area. This would be AWESOME. (a feature similar to this on our regular site where the user types in their zip code and has a section of CDC for local news)
6. The ability to bookmark/Favorite CDC content that i like and would like to access in the future without having to search for it
7. Poll of the day! I love polls.
8. Obviously the ability to leave comments would be nice.
9. A mini "best-of" pod for people who don't have time to watch several pods on their phone (maybe while on the bus or on their lunch break) A 5 minute pod that shows highlights from infoMania, supernews, Fix, pods? Update this on a daily/weekly basis.
10. The ability to take a picture with your iPhone and upload it to current.com. (although there should be a reason to upload a photo - don't want CDC to be filled with crappy cell phone pics) Maybe if there was a CDC Group of "Show us your car" or "live from Macworld 2009" (where any first hand photos/experiences would be VERY "Current" and interesting to the current community)
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Twittering Robot?
Sci Fi channel is building an audience via Twitter for their new show Eureka.
Makes me wonder what Current's own Vikki can do. Or maybe Brett, deconstructing Vikki. Sci Fi channel is building an audience via Twitter for their new show Eureka. ... more -
The British Ambassador award
Being a good British Ambassador on Current.com isn't just about wearing pith helmets and sitting on Indian terraces drinking tea at noon. Nope, it involves posting a great mix of compelling and informative stories, engaging in lively conversation with users around the world, voting on everything you have an opinion about and singing God Save The Queen (Sex Pistols' version seems to be most popular) at least once a day on webcam.*
We've got a great UK community on Current.com who ignite conversation not only with other British users but our global website audience too. This award can only go to one, alas, so step forward Steadward and on behalf of the entire United Kingdom, Ireland and the whole of the internet... thanks!
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Current voting: Something…is…not…right. (Part 1)
Photo by brenbot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenbot/2676676832/
Howdy,
Members of our community have noticed peculiar behavior involving stories in the Current:News popular stream. As a result some concerns have been raised regarding staff censorship, corporate shills, and other nefarious plots to corrupt our dear community.
The specific points of contention are:
- Current staff appears to be censoring stories that are critical of government, conspiracy focused, or about touchy subjects
- Specific community members are under fire, being singled out, or are being persecuted by staff or other community members
- Corporate stooges are infiltrating Current.com to silence specific stories from being seen
Before we respond to the concerns directly, we want to make sure everyone is on the same page in regards to the ethos of Current:News.
Current:News is a collaborative effort between all members of our community. This includes you, your connections, even Current staff members.
We’ve discussed this in a previous post, please take a minute to read it: http://current.com/items/89036777_
Another point of reference here is our FAQs: http://current.com/s/faq.htm#What_is_Current_News
// What do you mean by collaborative? //
You guys submit the stories, everyone votes them around, and our online programming team shapes the popular stories into an hourly Current:News television product.
While we all want Current:News to change the way information is reported, we also must produce a product with integrity. Current: News must contain information that is credible, timely, unbiased and diverse. It should also, ideally, represent the interests of a broad group of people, and act as a carrot for enticing new users into participating with us.
To help in this, we have a team of online programming editors who help check the credibility of sources, timeliness of stories, and availability of broadcast-able content before cutting together a new Current:News pod for TV.
// So, you censor then? //
No. We occasionally take stories out of the running for Current:News, but nothing ever disappears from the site unless it has violated our community standards.
As we’ve mentioned before, we will take stories out of the running if: the story is not timely, the story is a repeat of something we’ve already covered, we can’t confirm credibility of sources in time, or we can’t get rights to air a clip.
We can’t always air media on TV that we don’t have the rights to rebroadcast.
// But some older stories were ignored by mainstream media, and they are still relevant, I say! //
You’re right. These stories may still be relevant – especially if widely ignored by mainstream media. However, without a timely new peg these stories do not belong in a product called Current:News.
Want to talk about specifics? Of course you do! Let’s move on to Part 2
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Current voting: Something…is…not…right. (Part 2)
Photo by brianfit: http://flickr.com/photos/brian-fitzgerald/1715178329/
We’ve recently had several contributions from community superstar JanforGore regarding genetic modification of foods/dairy by corporate giant Monsanto. Due to a combination of reasons, these stories have not made Current:News…yet.
I say “yet,” because that doesn’t mean that Monsanto stories are not eligible.
All of these Monsanto stories were contributed to Current, and several different things happened. Some of these stories were out of date, and others were biased with unconfirmed sources, as detailed in Part 1, these two instances are still acceptable on Current.com, but we can’t put those stories on TV so our online programming team acted accordingly. In those cases, a story will remain visible, and over time move down in popularity.
However, a good chunk of these Monsanto stories fell victim to sockpuppet gaming. Over the past couple months, we’ve identified a number of profiles on Current.com that appear to be used solely to vote up/down certain stories.
These profiles are commonly referred to as sockpuppet accounts, and they are basically multiple accounts, created by one (or more) people for the sole purpose of gaming content and attacking others on social sites like Current.com.
Here is more information on them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_sock_puppet
We don’t know what the specific motivation was behind each instance, but some potential motivations could include: a dislike of a specific topic, a grudge against a specific user, or just the desire to game things down in an attempt to make room for their own submissions.
Whichever the case may be, this sort of thing is unacceptable on Current.com.
Yes, we influence stories based on our ability to produce them for broadcast television, but our hand is intended to be much more subtle and less jarring. Sure, our algorithmic soup has needed seasoning in the past, and we will continue to add ingredients to it in the future.
One thing we will not do is target specific community members or specific stories based on grudges, attempts to censor, or outright spite.
Since it appears that our word will always be pitted against that of the silent majority, we’ve decided that the best course of action is to show you the profiles suspected of sockpuppeting votes and let you decide for yourselves.
Here is a list of profiles that set off our radar. If you notice your name on this list, and you feel that there is a mistake, please private message me on Current and we can discuss the details.
janam
thezackattack
jazzercise
Waughtang
NavidM
TommyCo
MikeyBball
Aligirl
BigJoeB
stevebocco
johnmcstupid
riverdeer
fuckbush
mccain08
911insidejob
joefac3
alibi23
manny12
gman2008
arts69
prez08
circletime
mamabuzz
dmpny
garyTree
tommyb123
infoart
dascoop
freedpod
nuttyone
queendbee
patriotgames1
cubbingabout
Eirianaltt
poohkits
debbieclarke
traceyjones
adyen
vokred
attila13
fasz
hulye
ruppen
seggfej
balkay
krakat
berzs
bolondnagy
altil
cseresz
czobel
ertuir
maldoror13
cammcharg
lampion
moradl
majom
miloss
marhabanda
manokocs
makacs
mikkamakka
merspal
majmok
This, of course, is not a finite list. I’d like to point everyone to the section of our terms of service regarding registration, and also take a look at our community standards, specifically the section discussing “ganging up/harassment” behavior.
Terms of service: http://current.com/s/terms.htm
Community standards: http://current.com/s/community_standards.htm
While invisible, using sockpuppet accounts to vote heavily against someone’s story due to a grudge, or simply because you dislike the subject, is certainly a form of ganging up.
Please share your thoughts with us. As a community, we all aspire to reach the same goals regardless of how our personal perspectives differ from one another. Only through communication and understanding can we reach and achieve these goals.
Mario
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Are paid shills on this site voting down information they don't want others t...
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that this site like so many others has seemingly been infiltrated by certain people determined to not allow information they deem too truthful or controversial to make it toTV here, and I have noticed that much more prominently in the last few months and I know others have noticed it too.
Everytime I post about Monsanto/GM issues, or even climate change in relation to certain other issues it gets the same rating and gets pushed back where no one can find it. Now, recently it was revealed by a staff member that they had the power to push back items they didn't think were proper for TV. Is Monsanto one of them? Why is it that everytime I or for that matter someone else posts anything about the dealings of this industry in general regarding GM foods it gets pushed back quickly? And do not tell me that is coincidence or algorhythms, because I have posted enough about this topic now and seen enough of them disappear to know it is not.
So, is it then the work of paid shills, people with grudges, or a staff member with the power to press a button that can deem any of our entries unworthy?
I do not believe it is out of the realm of believability to think this is being done by design at this point (especially considering people think this Al Gore's station) and I am ready to take my inquiry above the staff members here as this behavior is not at all what Current TV should be about.
If people like myself here who have a strong moral center and a desire to get the truth you don't see on MSM or "Yahoo" news out to the public cannot even do it here, then tell me exactly what this site is here for? Just to cut and paste the same news we see on Yahoo or other "tabloid" sites, or to give it the substance those sites don't have?
This is not the Current site that used to be in that regard, and I think the overriding atmosphere of competition just to get on TV with a shocking headline or a sexy picture over substance is hurting the quality of what we are seeing here on the whole. And I wouldn't state that nor would I be here everyday doing this if I didn't believe in the cause of this station.
So any response to this to shed some light on it would be appreciated.
And one more comment to any staff member who may read this: You need to revise your "connection" option here. I happen to believe there are those who simply put others on as connections just to monitor what they post so they can go vote them down. Members here should have the option to refuse certain people from connecting to them if they believe the reason is less than friendly.
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USA Today covers Twitter. Fail Whale warms up for prime time?
I've been wondering for a while what the mainstream event would be that brings Twitter into the mainstream. What do you think, is this it? (Or are we still waiting for Paris Hilton to sign up...)
Current twitter accounts:
@current_com = Current.com: http://twitter.com/current_com
@currentvc2 = VC2: http://twitter.com/currentvc2
@current_it = Current Italy: http://twitter.com/current_it
@infomania = Infomania: http://twitter.com/infomania
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The very Best Current.com Viral Marketer
Like they say: Don't hate the player...
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The award for "Best News Story About a Cephalopod" goes to...
phukna, for his contribution, "The octopus who loves his Mr Potato Head" -- about an octopus so attached to his starchy toy that he gets angry whenever aquarium staff attempts to remove it from his tank.
Thanks for sharing phukna!
Link to the original post: http://current.com/items/88813594_the_octopus_who_loves...
Mario
Online Community Team phukna, for his contribution, "The octopus who loves his Mr Potato Head" -- about an octopus so attached to his starchy toy ... more
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