Mixtape Social Media Ambitions: Napster Part Deux?

In light of the recent muxtape convo, I thought some people might find this article from TechCrunch interesting. It is about Mixwit and Mixaloo, two online mixtape-ish social media endeavors.

I find the Mixaloo’s compliance with Record Labels to be somewhat of the inevitable and definitely a plus for their site. On Mashable there is some discussion about how it will not be too long before individual users of these mixtape sites are going to be targeted by record labels for uploading tracks that they aren’t authorized to share (which is like, almost all of them).

Think back to the Napster days…here we go again :)

So if you don’t want record labels to come after you individually (and they likely will) then Mixaloo is definitely the most compliant so far.

I find the slide-ish functionality of Mixwit to be pretty cool and the interface pretty usable. And I really love the simplicity of Muxtape. They all bring interesting things to the table.

Thoughts?

Top 10 Internet Etiquette Guidelines.

1. Use Computer Courtesy

Whether a person is sending an email, chatting in a chat room or speaking in a forum, it is important to be courteous and respectful of others online. Always remember the Golden Rule!

2. Use Emoticons

When communicating online, it can be difficult to gauge a writer’s emotion. Unless a web camera or microphone is used, the writer’s expression or emotion is difficult to determine. By using emoticons, the writer’s proper emotion will be conveyed to the reader.

3. Be Brief Online

It is important to keep messages short, especially when writing an email or typing in a chat room. By using common chat abbreviations or acronyms, not only will the reader appreciate the brevity of the message, it will save the author valuable time typing the message. Remember, keep it short and be brief!

4. DON’T SHOUT

No matter what forum, writing in all capital letters is considered SHOUTING and is considered very rude. A word or two in caps is fine, but shouting is not recommended.

5. Pay Attention to Language Issues

Improper, inappropriate or bad language may get a participant kicked out or permanently banned from a forum or group. It is also important to remember people from other countries may be participating in the conversation and language barriers may be an issue.

6. Think Before Posting

It is important to note, what is posted online today, may come back and haunt the writer tomorrow. That silly or fun photograph posted on a social networking site, may keep that person from getting a job later on. Many colleges and employers are now searching social networking sites prior to hiring.

7. Keep Personal Information Private

Posting private and personal information in the wrong location can have serious consequences. Identity theft is a rapidly growing concern. Divulging too much information could give predators and those with bad intentions valuable information. Be careful where personal information is posted. If private information is posted in a group setting, read the guidelines prior to posting. Children should not post private information online

8. Obey Copyright Laws

Obey copyright laws. Don’t steal!

9. Help Internet Newbies

Be patient and helpful with others. Remember, everyone was newbie once.

10. Be Aware of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is increasing rapidly. Parents should talk honestly and openly to children about the issues of electronic bullying. Studies suggest many children do NOT tell a trusted adult if they are a victim of electronic bullying. If targeted by a cyberbully, do not respond. Keep all ORIGINAL correspondence, with dates and times if possible. If the messages are of a threatening nature or safety is a concern, contact local law enforcement as soon as possible.

By following these simple and straightforward Netiquette guidelines, the online experience will be enjoyable and safe for all!

Bill Gates keynote CES 2008

It says 2007 but it is really 2008.

He is pretty funny. Cheesy but funny. I love how freely he is able to make fun of himself. If only more men were that way.



ps--Remember those Vanity Fair covers that he did? Almost everyone person in this video was part of that...I guess it was a good networking situation :)

Paypal is going to take over the world.

It is really that simple. They are going to revolutionize online + mobile WAP payment. Mark my words.

Gmail teamed up with Threadless

Aren't they just so damn cool?
Google.
I swear.
What do they not do?
This is just over the line.

Oprah sets up a YouTube channel

As if she isn't already dominating the world enough, Oprah now has her sights set on YouTube.

Check out her new channel.

And her very first video.

In this video she has pretty much every famous person to ever come out of YouTube featured in a way that only Oprah could [would anyone say no to her, seriously, ever?]

Embedding disabled of course....obviously they don't get social media.

Interesting disclaimers from the channel: don't post any comments or email her because the comments are moderated and might not be approved due to volume and if you perhaps thought otherwise--this isn't a way for you to fulfill your lifelong dream and get on the Oprah show--she isn't reading the messages coming to her YouTube inbox.

Ok, whatever.

iphone = invention of the year says Time magazine

I'm still not sold on the iPhone. Touch screens can be super annoying.

Time Magazine has made it the Invention of the Year. Yippee. Their article cover this tells us nothing that we haven't already heard about this overhyped gadget.

Last year they gave that illustrious title to YouTube. Interesting since YouTube launched in 2005.

My question is, Time Magazine, does anyone besides Steve Jobs really care what you think is the best in show?

Inappropriate. Magazines handing out titles to friends is so last year. Jump on the bandwagon please.

Hulu.com is going to be awesome.

Hulu.com is a new emerging site that has a plethora of shows from Fox, NBC, FX, etc that stream on- demand, high definition, and commercial free!

I really love this new concept. Get yourself a nice computer screen and you are good to go. It's even better than DVR.

Sign up for the private beta of this badboy. This is one to watch.

the war for mark zuckerberg.

This highly intelligent {loser} CEO/Creator of Facebook currently has Google + Microsoft fighting over 5-10 percent of his company with a deal expected in the next 48 hours. Who do you think will win?

In other news, should any of you see him anywhere, please set me up on a blind date. I could use a lifetime of spa treatments courtesy of idiots who superpoke each other all day =)

He should be the next Bachelor. Or maybe on a rich/famous version of Beauty & the Geek?

He scores an appropriate, the loot alone gives him that.

The fact that no one has given him a makeover gives his personal assistant an inappropriate bordering on no ma'am whomever the hell she is.

Facebook Applications

Facebook is open and now people are zombie biting me, throwing sheep at me, telling me our signs don't match because of some new horoscope thing, and buying me shitloads of drinks.

Is this going to be super annoying? I think so. Lucrative $$$$? Probably yes as well.

Stay tuned for this one, folks.