Monthly Archives: February 2008

Twitter Survey – Results!

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Thayer Prime

Blimey, I actually did it, huzzah! Thanks to the wonderful Chinwag for letting me use their servers to host. You can download the report here: Twitter Survey Report: Feb 2008 Please feel free to send on the report and data, … Continue reading →

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Twitter is not a popularity contest. Step away from your ego…

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Thayer Prime

Last night I cut down the amount of people I follow. I do this about once a month, after adding people throughout the month. It’s something I’ve always done, and interestingly, every time I do it – it’s something that … Continue reading →

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Twitter survey delayed – but with good reason. Honest gov.

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Thayer Prime

Okay, so I feel bad. I promised results by today, and it isn’t going to happen. There are two reasons for this in my defense, m’lud. I have a family visit tomorrow until Friday. Not just any family visit, but … Continue reading →

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Why doesn’t the web do marriage?

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Thayer Prime

Something that’s really been narking me for some time now, is the lack of name variability on the web, and in particular on social or community sites. When I first registered on Facebook, it really brought it home to me. … Continue reading →

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Consulting for TechCrunch

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Thayer Prime

As Mike Butcher announced today on TechCrunch UK – I’ve got another new consultancy gig! I’m very proud to be working with TechCrunch and partners to bring some really exciting technically focussed events to the UK and also across Europe.Mike … Continue reading →

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Twitter survey – update

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Thayer Prime

Well blow me – I didn’t expect it to be quite so popular!  Which is obviously fantastic news as it means the higher the response, the better the results can be relied on at the end.  So far the survey … Continue reading →

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Myspace developer platform launch

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Thayer Prime

Last night was the launch party for the Myspace developer platform at the Hospital Club.  I was lucky enough to get an invite by way of Mike Butcher at TechCrunch UK. It was a really enjoyable evening; the hosts were … Continue reading →

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Twitter fans – I need your help!

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Thayer Prime

Since posting about Twitter etiquette, there’s been mixed views coming back to me from the Twitter-o-sphere.  So, I figured, let’s put this out to the community at large and find out some facts about how we’re all using Twitter. I’d … Continue reading →

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My new trading name

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Thayer Prime

I’ve been consulting since last October, but haven’t got round to calling myself anything other than Thayer Driver.  Although this is very to the point, isn’t really very fun or good for forms. Or when pitching to clients etc, “Hi, … Continue reading →

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Acceptable Twitter volume and content

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Thayer Prime

As some of my readers will know, I have a bit of an issue with lengthy Twitter conversations between users.  Anything over three replies between two people is just showing that the users don’t understand the medium, in my eyes.  … Continue reading →

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