Quotes by Robert Scoble

“The issue with Web feeds versus RSS is that the public doesnâ??t know what RSS is or what Atom is.”

“When you go to different sites it is listed as RSS or sometimes XML or Atom. When you use the term feeds or Web feeds it is easier for people to understand.”

“We never said Microsoft has decided [to rebrand RSS], ... Its a year ahead of [Windows Vista] being released and we?re trying to work with the community to get some consensus.”

“Im fighting that [former] path, ... We?re just trying to be compliant with everyone here not do something evil.”

“Microsoft is unveiling a major reorganization today to help get Vista out the door. Some of the major changes include the appointing of three new officers to the three major divisions. The Microsoft Platform Products & Services Division will be led by Kevin Johnson and Jim Allchin as co-presidents; Jeff Raikes has been named president of the Microsoft Business Division; and Robbie Bach has been named as president of Microsoft Entertainment & Devices Division. In addition, the company said Ray Ozzie will expand his role as chief technical officer by assuming responsibility for helping drive its software-based services strategy and execution across all three divisions.”

“Here in a nutshell is why Google continues to get hyped by everyone including me (notice who I work for). Google surprises [sic] you. Delights you. Gives you what you want (not always, but more often than the other engines).”

“Our corporate policy is, be smart. We dont talk about things we dont know about.”

“I have been talking to lots of people today, though, inside and outside of Microsoft. In every instance, they asked me to keep those conversations confidential. Why? Cause were talking about international relations here--and the lives of employees.”

“And every time I post on it, my new content goes to the top, and the old content moves down the page.”

“Seriously, lets keep our hype in check, OK?”

Ive seen this over and over again: people love it if you step up their experience. No one turns down an upgrade to business class in a plane.

I was first in line for the iPhone, but Im not a fanboy of any company - Im in favor of anything thats best of breed.

Its not enough to have a hacker culture anymore. You have to have a design culture, too.

The problem is Twitter is designing the metaphorical equivalent of a Toyota Prius. A car for the masses. While I want a Formula One race car.