Posts Tagged ‘digg’

Is Digg and the Collective Power of the Internet Influential? If so, how do we – responsibly – utilize these outlets moving forward?

13Aug08

via: SF MOMA’s Press Room
Note the last paragraph:
“We have heard the concerns that have been expressed, and we hope that online discussion concerning SFMOMA can now return to focus on the terrific exhibitions we currently have on view and the many exciting public programs that we are offering to support them. We thank you for [...]


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Apparently, I’m the Last Person in the World to Realize: Digg = USELESS

13Aug08

After speaking with two SF MOMA officials yesterday, I was anticipating a statement from them regarding their side of “the story.”
I just got off the phone with one of the SF MOMA PR reps – and they’re not releasing a statement.
I pushed for diggs via FriendFeed on Friday, and the story (unexpectedly) reached the front [...]


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Social News and Social Networking: is Digg Really That Important?

11Aug08

Let me begin by stating: I do not know Thomas Hawk personally, and only correspond with him via FriendFeed.
That said, I came across his blog post about the SF MOMA incident. His case (to me) is pretty clear.

SF MOMA allows photography.
Despite its policies, SF MOMA’s Director of Visitor Relations, Simon Blint, personally threw out Thomas [...]


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