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Newsvine CEO, Mike Davidson, tells what Newsvine is all about

Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:48 PM EST
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By MDWeezer
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This morning on my 45 minute commute to school I was browsing my iPod to see what could keep me occupied and make the drive not seem like 45 minutes. I notice I have a new episode of Inside the Net that I have yet to listen to. To my surprise the episode was focused on Newsvine! I have only been a member of Newsvine for a few days now and was very intrigued to hear what was to be said and needless to say I got so involved in the Podcast that before I knew it I was miles from school.

Up until this morning I was still trying to grasp exactly what Newsvine is. Is it Digg? Nooooo, I'm seeing too many articles from AP (not to mention correct grammar ;)) for this to be like Digg. Well then is it News.com? Nope, not that either. It was when I heard CEO Mike Davidson describe Newsvine as "...a place to read, write and influence the news."

At that point in time I fully realized what it was I had signed up for and the possible revolution it will lead.

I suggest anyone interested to listen to this interview or share it with someone who just doesn't quite get Newsvine; it will put it all into perspective.

Inside the Net - Episode 8 - Mike Davidson

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Kyle Bandy

Yes! Share it with everyone. That pod-cast was how I found out about this truly wonderful website!

-kyle Bandy

    Reply#1 - Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:37 PM EST
    Matt Hoult

    I don't think there has been a much better interview from someone in the position that Mike Davidsone was in for a very long time. Mike did a wonderful job and really hit the nail on the head with many small statements, not just the catchphrase.

    I agree with you also that the show is one to share with people who aren't quite understanding of Newsvine yet; it should help them grasp it easier.

      Reply#2 - Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:15 AM EST
      Blake Helms

      I had never heard of Newsvine until this podcast. Then I got Amber to send me an invite. Now I am hooked. Newsvine is like my own personal "Situation Room" I see the news as it happens. I love it. Inside the Net is one of the finest podcasts available.

        Reply#3 - Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:48 AM EST
        antidentite

        I signed up because of the Inside the Net podcast as well. Amber was kind of enough to send me an invite and I've enjoyed the site ever since then!

          Reply#4 - Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:06 AM EST
          Tony Summerville

          For those of you interested, Mike also keeps a great blog.

            Reply#5 - Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:29 AM EST
            Greg Bowers

            You were browsing your iPod while driving? Isn't that... uh... kind of dangerous? Hell, I hit next on mine while walking and I cause an 8 car pile up.

              Reply#6 - Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:35 PM EST
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