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Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

Brad Geddes — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 13:15:06 -0000

I was luck enough to attend the conference, and it was as good as Robert makes it out to be.

Robert gave an interesting presentation about blogging and the blogsphere in general - very enlightening.

Hopefully, the openness and cooperation of off-the-record conferences will continue - while they might not bring in the press, they do keep the ideas churning.

Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

scobleizer — Sat, 29 Oct 2005 05:04:31 -0000

This isn't a conference. It was a partner meeting. Heh.

I attend events all the time that I can't blog.

A conference, to me, is one that's open to the public. And, yes, if anyone had a conference that's open to the public but asked me not to blog I wouldn't go.

Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

Christopher Coulter — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:01:01 -0000

Feh. All sound and fury from an grossly overvauled Advertising Company. Invite a buncha CEOs, VPs, and other self-appointed big-shots, make them feel important, and elitest. But it's all mainly a pitch for base.google.com and other rot. 'Customer Innovation Conference' which translated becomes, 'do all your dirty work for us, give us all your databases and information and we will innovate "ads" around it all, taking a pound of flesh, giving back ounces in return.' And oh yeah, btw, everything is off-the-record. And you know what is funny? You once said you'd never attend a conference that made such a 'no blog' rule. ;)

"All speeches and discussions at Zeitgeist are off the record. To ensure that our presenters and attendees can speak openly, no press coverage or blogging is permitted."

Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

Mobile Phone Fan — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:43:52 -0000

I wonder if you would be allowed for such open blogging, Robert, if you would be employed by Google and not Microsoft?

Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

Stefan Constantinescu — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:30:53 -0000

sounds like fun Scoble, i really want to see what you're going to become in 10 years.

you are making some heavy, heavy connections with the leaders of major industries. this can only be a positive thing for your reputation.

have fun growing scoble, walk with microsoft hand in hand and return them to the greatness and respect they deserve.

can't wait to pick up the book!

Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

pedrobeltrao — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 06:10:28 -0000

This is even worse than not saying anything :) now I am curious. "We cannot blog about, except to say that it was amazing and I saw and heard fantastic things that I cannot share with you ..." oh well :)

Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

Guzzard — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 05:34:37 -0000

I really love it when I hear or read about things that say, "Don't Blog this OK?". Come on. This is ridiculous. The Ivory Tower of the Technology Business not wanting to be exposed to the blogger. I would blog the hell out of it! I wouldn't be invited back, but that's how they get you, threaten your relationships for telling on them.

Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

scobleizer — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 02:54:07 -0000

Scare isn't quite the right word. They are wicked smart. Motivated. And have resources. They are a great company. A formidable competitor.

That said, if I worry too much about Google, I'll take my eye off of the pile of money that's there for the taking. It's like the early days of the gold rush. I see so much opportunity all over the place that if I worry about Google getting to one good vein before we do, then I've proven myself stupid.

So, yes, I do try to learn from them but I'd rather lose sleep thinking about what Microsoft should do to grow and build better products and all that.

Re: Sitting here with Buzz talking about Google’s Zeitgeist conference

/pd — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 02:37:48 -0000

So does goog's scare u ??