Digging Into RecruitingBlogs.com v1.26 - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T06:14:43Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A385840&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLevy's comment, 'And hence no…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-25:502551:Comment:3858402008-11-25T05:07:06.823Zmattmartonehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/jsmmatt
Levy's comment, 'And hence now we have Ami...' is hysterical
Levy's comment, 'And hence now we have Ami...' is hysterical John, as always, I agree with…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-24:502551:Comment:3826332008-11-24T15:42:15.791ZJoshua Letourneauhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/JoshuaLetourneau
John, as always, I agree with much of your sentiments here. As far as your pointing back to my comment on the statistics you posted, I appreciate it :) My point was simply stating that you were describing a bubble, which is ironic given our recent real estate 'popping' coupled with our recent financial crisis. I wouldn't necessarily call this 'posturing' (some might say that suggesting someone 'posturing' is, in itself, a form of 'posturing'), but the point is that <b>all that matters is how we…</b>
John, as always, I agree with much of your sentiments here. As far as your pointing back to my comment on the statistics you posted, I appreciate it :) My point was simply stating that you were describing a bubble, which is ironic given our recent real estate 'popping' coupled with our recent financial crisis. I wouldn't necessarily call this 'posturing' (some might say that suggesting someone 'posturing' is, in itself, a form of 'posturing'), but the point is that <b>all that matters is how we you receive opinions different than our own</b>. I see value in RBC by my own personal interactions in the community moreso than pure quantifiable growth of new members (as I am solely a member myself; a member that like others, aims to maximize utility). At the same time, I am educated enough to question statistical dog food. I've studied and listened to lectures by people much smarter than myself, whereby I learned that statistics can be misleading and that meteoric growth cannot happen perpetually - there is an inflection point. I also lost a good deal of money I saved in the Service as Cisco's stock tumbled from $75+ to $40 from 10/00 to 9/01 (before 9/11 wiped my gains out further). Perhaps the conclusion is that you and I eat different dog food in the way that we capture, view, research, analyze, and accept statistical data.<br />
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There is one element that interests me here, however: " . . . grumpy self-righteousness about <b>things that don't matter</b> isn't my sport." IMHO, what "matters" and "doesn't matter" is largely a personal issue. Take for example the "<a href="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/is-headhunting-ethical">Is Headhunting Ethical</a>" conversation that generated so much traffic here on RBC - it looks as if about 50 different people chimed in. Anytime there is a discussion on ethics (from someone who furthermore interjects religion into the question), of course there is going to be self-righteousness. That's not just RBC - that's life. Personally, I think discussions on ethics and religion can often get out of control, but I respect that these are deep personal issues for many. In the Marines, I spent time in Kosovo and I can assure you that a heated discussion here at RBC is nothing like ethnic cleansing. During your trip to India, I imagine you also witnessed the caste system and social inequalities endorsed by the Hindi faithful.<br />
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For the record, let me publicly apologize if you took issue with my analysis of the conclusions you derived from your own evaluation of statistical data. I am evolved enough to know that you and I may look at numbers, data, politics, religion, and even life itself differently, but in the end, I value your opinions and thoughts. I just knew it - you had Imma…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-21:502551:Comment:3795082008-11-21T22:56:05.463ZSteve Levyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Dieselevy
I just knew it - you had Immaculate Acquisition written all over you...<br />
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<cite>Amitai Givertz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2?page=1&commentId=502551%3AComment%3A379230&x=1#502551Comment379230"><div>Steve, it wasn't my Mother.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Steve Levy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2?page=1&commentId=502551%3AComment%3A379106&x=1#502551Comment379071"><div>And hence…</div>
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I just knew it - you had Immaculate Acquisition written all over you...<br />
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<cite>Amitai Givertz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2?page=1&commentId=502551%3AComment%3A379230&x=1#502551Comment379230"><div>Steve, it wasn't my Mother.<br/> <br/>
<cite>Steve Levy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2?page=1&commentId=502551%3AComment%3A379106&x=1#502551Comment379071"><div>And hence now we have Ami...<br/> <br/> <cite>Amitai Givertz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2#502551Comment377828"><div>As Mother used to say: <i>"There's no warmth without friction."</i></div>
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</blockquote> Steve, it wasn't my Mother.…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-21:502551:Comment:3792302008-11-21T21:45:49.284ZAmitai Givertzhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Recruitomatic
Steve, it wasn't my Mother.<br />
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<cite>Steve Levy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2?page=1&commentId=502551%3AComment%3A379106&x=1#502551Comment379071"><div>And hence now we have Ami...<br/> <br/>
<cite>Amitai Givertz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2#502551Comment377828"><div>As Mother used to say: <i>"There's no warmth without friction."</i></div>
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Steve, it wasn't my Mother.<br />
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<cite>Steve Levy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2?page=1&commentId=502551%3AComment%3A379106&x=1#502551Comment379071"><div>And hence now we have Ami...<br/> <br/>
<cite>Amitai Givertz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2#502551Comment377828"><div>As Mother used to say: <i>"There's no warmth without friction."</i></div>
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</blockquote> All budding online communitie…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-21:502551:Comment:3791062008-11-21T21:09:19.338ZSteve Levyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Dieselevy
All budding online communities have an organic growth period during which the their essences are defined much like theories of the Universe. Of course, it was Einstein who said, <i>"For every one billion particles of antimatter there were one billion and one particles of matter. And when the mutual annihilation was complete, one billionth remained - and that's our present universe.”</i> So every community exists on a very fine edge.<br />
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The challenge is to make sure that the balance is in favor of…
All budding online communities have an organic growth period during which the their essences are defined much like theories of the Universe. Of course, it was Einstein who said, <i>"For every one billion particles of antimatter there were one billion and one particles of matter. And when the mutual annihilation was complete, one billionth remained - and that's our present universe.”</i> So every community exists on a very fine edge.<br />
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The challenge is to make sure that the balance is in favor of survival which requires an extraordinary amount of communication and ongoing iterative planning. John, we both know several communities whose balance was thrown off by an unexpected human comet.<br />
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While I'm having too much fun here, I'm still looking for these potentially dangerous extra-recruit-terrestrial entities. Eyes wide open... And hence now we have Ami...…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-21:502551:Comment:3790712008-11-21T21:00:55.052ZSteve Levyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Dieselevy
And hence now we have Ami...<br />
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<cite>Amitai Givertz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2#502551Comment377828"><div>As Mother used to say: <i>"There's no warmth without friction."</i></div>
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And hence now we have Ami...<br />
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<cite>Amitai Givertz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/digging-into-2#502551Comment377828"><div>As Mother used to say: <i>"There's no warmth without friction."</i></div>
</blockquote> As Mother used to say: "There…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-21:502551:Comment:3778282008-11-21T17:45:40.382ZAmitai Givertzhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Recruitomatic
As Mother used to say: <i>"There's no warmth without friction."</i>
As Mother used to say: <i>"There's no warmth without friction."</i> Just like holidays with famil…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-21:502551:Comment:3776122008-11-21T16:54:35.821ZTina Huckabayhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/TinaHuckabay
Just like holidays with family, you go even though it won't all be pleasant....and then there's always that fruitcake.
Just like holidays with family, you go even though it won't all be pleasant....and then there's always that fruitcake. Reading John thoughts is like…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-21:502551:Comment:3772702008-11-21T15:58:28.202ZJim Cantohttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/jimcanto
Reading John thoughts is like listening to a symphony... for me anyway. My favorite part of this piece? That's easy: Quote:<br />
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<i>"The point is that building community takes great energy and great tolerance. Living together when we annoy the crap out of each other is where the challenge and opportunity lie. It's easy to get along with the folks who eat the same dogfood you do. It's hard to accept the people who enjoy pointing out that it actually is dogfood. It's harder still when they don't…</i>
Reading John thoughts is like listening to a symphony... for me anyway. My favorite part of this piece? That's easy: Quote:<br />
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<i>"The point is that building community takes great energy and great tolerance. Living together when we annoy the crap out of each other is where the challenge and opportunity lie. It's easy to get along with the folks who eat the same dogfood you do. It's hard to accept the people who enjoy pointing out that it actually is dogfood. It's harder still when they don't admit that what they eat is just a different brand."</i><br />
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Good stuff, John. Thanks. - Jim Maureen, that's perfect.
The…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-11-21:502551:Comment:3772592008-11-21T15:52:43.467ZJohn Sumserhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/JohnSumser
Maureen, that's perfect.<br />
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The bigger and more successful our community becomes, the higher the odds that we'll encounter contrariness personally. Accepting it as necessary and figuring out how to profit from it are essential elements of the stew.
Maureen, that's perfect.<br />
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The bigger and more successful our community becomes, the higher the odds that we'll encounter contrariness personally. Accepting it as necessary and figuring out how to profit from it are essential elements of the stew.