The Big Boys Are Taking Notice?
Now what I'm about to say is done is good humor - but I can't help but notice that some of the big boys in tech news might be starting to pay attention to this site - or if not, maybe they should be.
Example 1: As Webomatica just pointed out in a comment, TechCrunch (the #4 blog in Technorati's top 100) just published an article about the sequel to Wall Street, just as I did 2 days ago. Now that in itself would not be weird at all except for the fact that TechCrunch is a tech blog and this site is (for the most part) a tech blog - and the fact that we used the exact same picture.
Example 2: A few days ago I write about how the changes to Technorati remind me of MyBlogLog (Technorati Gains Authority, Especially With the MyBlogLog Faithful), the next day Mashable (the #46 blog in the top 100), has a post with the exact same observation (Technorati Steps Into MyBlogLog Territory).
Example 3: Yesterday my story on iminlikewithyou.com was published on Pronet (iminlikewithyou: Hot or Not for the Web Savvy), not only do I use it in the title, I conclude by saying "it beats the pants off of Hot or Not". This morning TechCrunch has a story about Hot or Not.
Again, I'm not accusing anyone of anything. These things are pointed out in jest as they no doubt seem to be funny coincidences.
I'm simply noting that if the big boys aren't paying attention to this site yet, maybe they should be. They'll get their news a few days earlier...
[UPDATE]: Duncan, author of the TechCrunch article on the sequel to Wall Street was kind enough to respond in the comments - nice guy. As suspected, it was definitely just a coincidence based on our similar taste in movies. One part of the conspiracy laid to rest...
[UPDATE 2]: Stan, author of the article at Mashable has also responded in the comments. I really appreciate these guys taking the time to do so.
So within hours of the post both Mashable and TechCrunch responded to clarify things! That is definitely one of the great things about blogs and the Internet community in general - do you think if I was writing my own local newsletter and I mentioned The New York Times in an article, that they would reply? Uh, no.
[UPDATE 3]: And another example: about a week ago I published a piece on Kevin Rose's 101% popular stories ratio (on top of the one I ran 9 months ago on it). Someone submitted my latest one to Digg, but not surprisingly it got buried after 12 Diggs. 2 days ago SEO Disco ran pretty much the exact same story but yet his has 51 Diggs so far which, to add insult to injury, prompted the other site I write for, Pronet, to write a story based on his...
Muhammad laughed when I pointed it out and promised to subscribe to my feed from now on as well. So another situation resolved.
I guess I'm just ahead of my time...
14 comments:
Sorry that I didn't see your post, but I hope the word Paranoia translates :-) Do your sums, and follow my link and the time it was posted. I'm on the West Coast of Australia (+8GMT). When I get up in the morning in immediately open a number of sites, Google Reader, TechMeme, SMH.com.au and News.com.au Saw the story on news.com.au this morning (it's noon Wednesday as I type this), I loved the original, posted about it. There is no conspiracy to steal your ideas, I promise, but for good measure I'll add you to my Google Reader subs so I can catch it from you next time :-)
Wow. That was fast.
I trust you Duncan, and enjoy your posts. Please excuse my delusion of grandeur - but I really was just poking fun at the coincidence that two of my most recent rather off-topic posts happened to later be the subject of two TechCrunch posts.
I knew this post would have some positive effect. Definitely appreciate the add to the Reader and thanks for responding!
I think I said it in an earlier comment, but you have some fast leads MG.
I usually hear about things from your blog or your twitter before it hits techmeme.
Thanks again engtech! I just wish I didn't have this pesky thing called a day job or else I no doubt could spread news a lot better...
Hey, Stan from Mashable here. The MyBlogLog thing is a coincidence, I didn't see your post before, and I've actually broken the Technorati authority thing news before anyone over at FranticIndustries. And you have rightfully linked to that article, for which I thank you.
Anyway, I can only promise that I'll link to you whenever I pick something up from you (:
Hey Duncan and Stan...lighten up. My only problem is that MG did not recognize that the biggest one of them all (or should I say threat) has also noticed!
It looks like the big boys will be reading your blog from now on :)
Hey Stan - Thanks a lot for the reply! Sorry if I came off sounding accusatory - as I stated, that wasn't my intent. Just wanted to point out to my readers that my site is worth reading as sometimes I find some interesting things or share some insightful thoughts on topics before the biggest names in tech news. Your FranticIndustries work is great stuff, and no doubt your work for Mashable will be as well.
Thanks for the clarification, glad you're reading!
@jollyjo - who am I missing?
@Andy - I know, that's great!
I think it's your digging experience that's coming in handy with the blog. Keep it up!
I was refer to yours truly. A humorous post with an even more humorous response...
Sorry...referring, that is
Ha ha nice. I knew your post on me was more than meets the eye...
:)
I have a similar problem with one difference. The stuff I write gets copied by the bigger name bloggers months later!
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