In four recent instances I’ve written something or mentioned something in a podcast where someone directly related to the subject found the post/podcast. That seems to me to be a relatively recent phenomenon.
Instance one: In a recent Minneapoliscast podcast, we discussed the demise of No Depression’s print magazine. Soon after Kyle Matteson and Steve McPherson attended SXSW. Who should attend Reveille Magazine’s day party but Peter Blackstock, co-editor of No Depression. Peter actually discussed listening to the podcast w/ Kyle. I had to review it to make sure I didn’t say anything asinine.
Instance two: I mentioned drop.io the other day here. Who should comment on the post but someone directly involved with the company.
Instance three: I made a few off-hand comments at MinneWebCon via Twitter. Who responded to me directly? One of the organizers of the event.
Instance four: I wrote about APML here earlier this week. Who added the post to his ma.gnolia links? Chris Saad, one of the founders of apml.org.
We’re no longer sequestered in our rooms in the cold glow of a CRT. We’re talking and exchanging ideas. How you doin?
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nothing asinine that i recall.
i think the “relatively recent phenomenon” at work is due to google-alerts. that’s how i’d found the podcast initially, and also how i came across this blog-entry. makes it easy for folks to keep track of where they or their projects are being referenced on the web.
-Blackstock
Thanks for commenting Peter. I think you’re right. I guess what I find remarkable is that for years I’ve read No Depression cover to cover. I’ve got dozens of back issues in the basement where we record the podcast. I’ve sent you guys CDs from my last two bands. (Don’t worry, I’m not griping about not getting covered. I get that. I don’t care.) In 2005 I worked up the courage to approach Grant in Nashville at the Americana Music Conference only to be brushed off. (Don’t worry, I was a blathering idiot. I don’t care about that either.)
Now I write a quick blog post and here’s Peter Blackstock, someone whose work I’ve read and admired for years, leaving a comment within hours.
Unremarkable because it only took a Google Alert. Remarkable because after years of trying I’m finally talking to you. So to speak.
Amazing. Nice to meet you.
-Tony
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