I just hope ClipMarks Doesn't lose it's bookmarkability. Sometimes News is worthy of bookmarking, often times it is redundant or 'Not Really News'
Real 'NEWS' is informative and action spurring. Terry Schivo was murdered because of the news coverage. Bush is driven from the news coverage and Newscasters have the power to pursue their personal agendas and get action from the bias they slant.
Sometimes I just want 'Just the facts, man'. You don't get that with the news and you don't get that at Clipmarks.
Sometimes those opinions are good, sometimes bad. Everytime they bias the facts to slant the direction the commenter wishes. Once the idea is put in its hard to unthink it. Even if in total ...

I just hope ClipMarks Doesn't lose it's bookmarkability. Sometimes News is worthy of bookmarking, often times it is redundant or 'Not Really News'
Real 'NEWS' is informative and action spurring. Terry Schivo was murdered because of the news coverage. Bush is driven from the news coverage and Newscasters have the power to pursue their personal agendas and get action from the bias they slant.
Sometimes I just want 'Just the facts, man'. You don't get that with the news and you don't get that at Clipmarks.
Sometimes those opinions are good, sometimes bad. Everytime they bias the facts to slant the direction the commenter wishes. Once the idea is put in its hard to unthink it. Even if in total disagreement the facts are changed. Kinda like Shroedinger's Cat.

To me, public Clipmarks is kind of a way station between being a passive consumer of online content and actively generating online content. I don't want to be responsible for running a blog and jockeying for status in the "blogosphere", but I like the give-and-take among the community--it is much easier to get an audience in Clipmarks than it would be starting a blog from scratch.

As for this issue of news, I'm sympathetic towards those who don't like the news-focus of clipmarks. I mean, if public Clipmarks became dominated by sports talk I'd probably not enjoy it as much as I do now. But Eric said it in his response to skwirlinator's clipmark--if you don't like the focus of public cli...

To me, public Clipmarks is kind of a way station between being a passive consumer of online content and actively generating online content. I don't want to be responsible for running a blog and jockeying for status in the "blogosphere", but I like the give-and-take among the community--it is much easier to get an audience in Clipmarks than it would be starting a blog from scratch.

As for this issue of news, I'm sympathetic towards those who don't like the news-focus of clipmarks. I mean, if public Clipmarks became dominated by sports talk I'd probably not enjoy it as much as I do now. But Eric said it in his response to skwirlinator's clipmark--if you don't like the focus of public clipmarks, clip your own stuff and interact with the people who pop it and comment on it. The new features of the clipboard allow people to set up their own little Clipmarks communities

Skwirlinator wrote:
Why is it:
*That a person who goes to work, pays bills, taxes and provides for their family is not news?
*The person who does their job correctly is not news?
*Corporations that treat their employees well is not news?
*Countries that treat their people well is not news?
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This is exactly why I have not purchased or subscribed to a newspaper in 20 yrs. I got real tired of all the negativity. Most television news has a nightly routine format. So I know what time to tune in for what I want to get out of the program that evening and then tune it back out.

I enjoy Clipmarks for the variety of reports. Those that spawn conversation and those that encourage interes...

Skwirlinator wrote:
Why is it:
*That a person who goes to work, pays bills, taxes and provides for their family is not news?
*The person who does their job correctly is not news?
*Corporations that treat their employees well is not news?
*Countries that treat their people well is not news?
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This is exactly why I have not purchased or subscribed to a newspaper in 20 yrs. I got real tired of all the negativity. Most television news has a nightly routine format. So I know what time to tune in for what I want to get out of the program that evening and then tune it back out.

I enjoy Clipmarks for the variety of reports. Those that spawn conversation and those that encourage interesting reading without interaction. Whether it's about the latest technological advance in science or medicine or recipes (which some folks aren't sharing enough of! lol) Ever since I started using the www (1997), I have chosen my news sources from the web. It's where I do my daily reading and I don't have papers stockpiling in a corner with a bunch of bad vibes attached. ;o)

Whether clipmarks is news oriented or not, there's still an option to scan through the titles that don't interest us. Especially, if you're in need of a break from the negative side of topics. What CM does for me is offer me the commraderie of a community of people who want to (or not) share their common or uncommon feelings over similar topics. It has enhanced my desire to learn more from other people. Viewpoints and the like.

One other thing.... If you visit MSN, they have much in the way of enhancing the lives of the common working folk. They have articles on top businesses that have great bennies for their employees. And tonight I watched (on TV news) a report on the (positive) relationship between America and Pakistan (India).

And so the positive is out there. But I agree, there doesn't seem to be enough of it in the limelight.

personally, i have been using the same way as Guillaume. This honestly isn't what i expected, but it is how it's been for me. I do want to make it clear that I define "news" as anything on the web. The web is a digital representation of the world (and then some). It's all news as far as i'm concerned.

I also must say that i relate bookchick's statement:

What CM does for me is offer me the commraderie of a community of
people who want to (or not) share their common or uncommon feelings
over similar topics. It has enhanced my desire to learn more from other
people.

Ever since the site started to fill up with interesting clipmarks i haven't read a newspaper or magazine ...

personally, i have been using the same way as Guillaume. This honestly isn't what i expected, but it is how it's been for me. I do want to make it clear that I define "news" as anything on the web. The web is a digital representation of the world (and then some). It's all news as far as i'm concerned.

I also must say that i relate bookchick's statement:

What CM does for me is offer me the commraderie of a community of
people who want to (or not) share their common or uncommon feelings
over similar topics. It has enhanced my desire to learn more from other
people.

Ever since the site started to fill up with interesting clipmarks i haven't read a newspaper or magazine or watched news television. I am learning so much more here than i ever did before about so many more topics than i was previously exposed to...i actually have turned on Fox News a few times just to laugh at how shallow and phony their coverage is of issues that are discussed here.

This is great! Such wonderful feedback!
In clipping, I try to make my public ClipMarks:
- Introduce an interesting site or idea
- Relay wisdom to the masses
- Inform about 'NEW' technology or advancements
- Entertain or Make us laugh (You must laugh everyday!)
- Share my interests
- Enlightenment
- Yes, Talk about current world events

It's all news, NEWS = North, East, West, South; at least thats what I was told in school. My father said "Never discuss Politics or Religion"
I understand why; Politics and religion are very personal issues inwhich everyones opinion is right, to them. Discussions usually turn into arguments and that usually leaves at least one party defeated for their beliefs....

This is great! Such wonderful feedback!
In clipping, I try to make my public ClipMarks:
- Introduce an interesting site or idea
- Relay wisdom to the masses
- Inform about 'NEW' technology or advancements
- Entertain or Make us laugh (You must laugh everyday!)
- Share my interests
- Enlightenment
- Yes, Talk about current world events

It's all news, NEWS = North, East, West, South; at least thats what I was told in school. My father said "Never discuss Politics or Religion"
I understand why; Politics and religion are very personal issues inwhich everyones opinion is right, to them. Discussions usually turn into arguments and that usually leaves at least one party defeated for their beliefs. I'm a 'feel good' type of person. I'm passionate in my beliefs and I recognise that everyone else is too. I allow others to have a different opinion than me. I only wish more people would share that belief.
BY ALL MEANS, use ClipMarks the way it works for YOU. I was just concerned that the bookmarking archiving part of ClipMarks was going to be phased out in favor of a NEWS aggregation site. I stated my concerns and Eric responded immediately and tactfully. He didn't really agree or disagree and I could sense the honesty in his reply. I have friends that don't even do that.
Eric, You are an honorable person, You have opened a shining star in my world view with your honesty. I've read your replies to other issues concerning ClipMarks and I know you to be constant in these qualities. For these reasons I know ClipMarks (Or anything you wish to do) will be successful. Thank you for hearing me out and From time to time come check out what I'm clipping. I value your opinion.
I will continue to comment on the NEWS articles and give my opinion whenever it strikes me. To all other clipmarkers: I'm basically here to share. If you see a clip of mine you like let me know. It helps me.

Godfrey:

"I think that competitions, best of's, and etc, are not a good idea. I don't particularly like those elements that are already in place, like "top clippers". Aside from being impossible to figure, it really only appeals to a certain type of person, a person who will go to lengths to rise in the rankings. It also has a clique-forming nature, as do the other things that Skwirly proposed. I think you'll run the risk of creating a more closed environment that will narrow appeal to new users."

I agree, I would not mind if the "Top Clippers" and "Hot Clippers" lists were done away with. It's not a big deal however.

If by community tags and community folders skwirlinator meant being ab...

Godfrey:

"I think that competitions, best of's, and etc, are not a good idea. I don't particularly like those elements that are already in place, like "top clippers". Aside from being impossible to figure, it really only appeals to a certain type of person, a person who will go to lengths to rise in the rankings. It also has a clique-forming nature, as do the other things that Skwirly proposed. I think you'll run the risk of creating a more closed environment that will narrow appeal to new users."

I agree, I would not mind if the "Top Clippers" and "Hot Clippers" lists were done away with. It's not a big deal however.

If by community tags and community folders skwirlinator meant being able to appropriate other clippings and give them one's own tags and put them in one's own folders (presumably these appropriated clippings would be private clippings, since they were already public), I like the idea. I think Eric said that was soon to be implemented, if I understood him right...

I am pretty sure that Clipmarks will soon set (or effect) the trends of Web and definitely is one of the strongest candidates for "Best Web 2.0 Application", "Best Community Tool". It has already deserved it.

Man, this thing is evolving fast, like a living organism! I've been using the Net since mid-nineties and have been in many communities, used many web tools. But I have never felt such a comfort, just like I'm at home. The first thing I do after turning my computer on is checking my mails, then opening Clipmarks to see what the folk has already clipped. Then begin sharing what I find.

I told to rmowery on one of our conversations: it's like having dozens of friends and colleagues vo...

I am pretty sure that Clipmarks will soon set (or effect) the trends of Web and definitely is one of the strongest candidates for "Best Web 2.0 Application", "Best Community Tool". It has already deserved it.

Man, this thing is evolving fast, like a living organism! I've been using the Net since mid-nineties and have been in many communities, used many web tools. But I have never felt such a comfort, just like I'm at home. The first thing I do after turning my computer on is checking my mails, then opening Clipmarks to see what the folk has already clipped. Then begin sharing what I find.

I told to rmowery on one of our conversations: it's like having dozens of friends and colleagues voluntarily helping you to find, filter and categorize the best and most interesting content out of the whole web! And all these are for free...Fantastic!

Clipmarks have been an addiction for me in a few months time. It's definitely a success story for the creator team; but don't underestimate the users' contributions. This is the best, most peaceful and cooperating community on the Net, I believe. I am continuously learning lots of things here, everyday. Thanks for all, guys, and keep up the good work!

skwirlinator, I support your all suggestions about new features; very cool ideas!