Gnomedex Wrap-up
Overall it was great. Day two had a couple informative panels on advertising and the future of online content. Also, Wil Wheaton came and read from his new book.
Now, I’ll say this: I know it’s chic to hate Wil Wheaton. I really don’t think that’s justified. I read his blog. I’ve now seen him in person, and the people who know him seem to genuinely like him. I think what people hate are his fans.
They are loyal and star struck and while many may be missing their phasers and rubber ears, they fit the same profile. Don’t hate him because of them. You should have gotten over hating those people back in high school- back before many of them got rich on the internet. Get it out of your system- go stuff someone in a locker.
Many of the people I met at Gnomedex were great. A few were big surprises. A few were aloof or more interested in talking to someone a bit more connected than me. A few seemed on their way to find their red Swinglines.
On the way back from trying to steal whatever we could from the left-over promotional stuff, Jason and I got to meet Joz of jozjozjoz and Patrick Norton from TechTv as well as his wife Sarah. Great people. We only hung out a few minutes but Jason and I left saying that it really made to conference for us. That and the poker and free drinks.
October 4th, 2004 at 6:18 pm
It was such a pleasure to meet you, too!
October 4th, 2004 at 6:20 pm
Blogging from Gnomedex: Wil Wheaton
Wil is reading from his books Dancing Barefoot and Just a Geek. You can listen at itconversations.com Updates coming. UP
October 4th, 2004 at 6:55 pm
If you really want to learn how to maximize the full potential of blogging, then come and check out the new, improved, insightful, and incredibly inappropriate asspage. It’s insanely popular. I’ve already been there 3 times today.
October 5th, 2004 at 8:55 am
i have been very lax in going around to my favorite blog reads (due to burn out and not having time to do much of anything except breathe) so this is the first time i have seen your new look. i love it! it is great!
October 5th, 2004 at 9:37 am
Hey man, it was good meeting you.
All hail CHANNEL NINE KUNG FU THEATRE!