Comments on: Is Context More Important Than Content? http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/ social media | social networking | "2.0" management, business, and web Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:26:50 +0000 hourly 1 By: My Favorite Posts of 2010 — Subjectively Speaking http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/comment-page-1/#comment-1655 My Favorite Posts of 2010 — Subjectively Speaking Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:35:24 +0000 http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/?p=433#comment-1655 [...] Is Context More Important Than Content? – Content is king, as they say.  While that may be true in terms of helping establish raw importance or ranking, that factor quickly slides down the ranks when the content soon swells beyond fathomable volumes.  Making sense of it (or not). [...] [...] Is Context More Important Than Content? – Content is king, as they say.  While that may be true in terms of helping establish raw importance or ranking, that factor quickly slides down the ranks when the content soon swells beyond fathomable volumes.  Making sense of it (or not). [...]

]]> By: Matt Smialek http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/comment-page-1/#comment-1562 Matt Smialek Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:31:00 +0000 http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/?p=433#comment-1562 My apologies for commenting on the wrong link, and I also apologize for not explaining what I meant when I said "our office". I meant to say our office at the 511 Operations Center in Boston, the ones that WERE REPORTING on a truck rollover that had all the lanes of Route 128 shut down, and traffic backed up for miles. Also, the sentiment from the riding public that are now subjected to this system is not good at all. The volume of complaints was so high that the highway department has already dismantled the public input line so now, not only are people getting an inferior system, there is no way for the users of the system (whose tax money pays for) to give information on incidents that they see during their commute. I also must point out that you are clearly in the minority when you state that the old system "was not working". So, in your estimation, the new automated system "was working", when it had no information, whatsoever on a truck rollover, in which the road was shut down? It is safe to say, judging by people that called our office (the 511 system in Boston, the ones who WERE reporting on the truck accident that had traffic backed for almost 22 miles) that they new automated 511 may have lost more users in its second day of existence, then it could have hoped to gain. Also, there will be no "fine tuning" because any enhancements will require money being spent on actual humans to collect and disperse data, and this new system was designed to save money. My apologies for commenting on the wrong link, and I also apologize for not explaining what I meant when I said “our office”. I meant to say our office at the 511 Operations Center in Boston, the ones that WERE REPORTING on a truck rollover that had all the lanes of Route 128 shut down, and traffic backed up for miles. Also, the sentiment from the riding public that are now subjected to this system is not good at all. The volume of complaints was so high that the highway department has already dismantled the public input line so now, not only are people getting an inferior system, there is no way for the users of the system (whose tax money pays for) to give information on incidents that they see during their commute.

I also must point out that you are clearly in the minority when you state that the old system “was not working”. So, in your estimation, the new automated system “was working”, when it had no information, whatsoever on a truck rollover, in which the road was shut down? It is safe to say, judging by people that called our office (the 511 system in Boston, the ones who WERE reporting on the truck accident that had traffic backed for almost 22 miles) that they new automated 511 may have lost more users in its second day of existence, then it could have hoped to gain. Also, there will be no “fine tuning” because any enhancements will require money being spent on actual humans to collect and disperse data, and this new system was designed to save money.

]]> By: Alan Belniak http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/comment-page-1/#comment-822 Alan Belniak Tue, 25 May 2010 02:03:28 +0000 http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/?p=433#comment-822 No apologies necessary - just thought you might want to keep the conversation threaded. With respect to, "Also, the sentiment from the riding public that are now subjected to this system is not good at all." - can you point to that data? I don't disagree (or agree) with you, but from where are you getting that? Can others see that? Also, with respect to, "So, in your estimation, the new automated system “was working”, when it had no information, whatsoever on a truck rollover, in which the road was shut down? " - wow, no - not at all. Re-read all prior posts, including the original on this very topic. I've stated very clearly before (and I'll do so again): I'm not pro-"the new system". I'm not anti-"the old system". All I want is good data, fast, and accurate. The old system (sorry if you were part of it) was often not accurate and not fast. The new system - so far - isn't all that great. I'm giving it some time for the kinks to work out. You're telling me that they won't work out. Part of me believes you because you are closer to this issue than I am, but to be objective, I'll wait a bit. Again - in the end, all I want is accurate, timely data. I don't care how I get it. I'm sorry for those who might lose their jobs over it. No apologies necessary – just thought you might want to keep the conversation threaded. With respect to, “Also, the sentiment from the riding public that are now subjected to this system is not good at all.” – can you point to that data? I don’t disagree (or agree) with you, but from where are you getting that? Can others see that? Also, with respect to, “So, in your estimation, the new automated system “was working”, when it had no information, whatsoever on a truck rollover, in which the road was shut down? ” – wow, no – not at all. Re-read all prior posts, including the original on this very topic. I’ve stated very clearly before (and I’ll do so again): I’m not pro-”the new system”. I’m not anti-”the old system”. All I want is good data, fast, and accurate. The old system (sorry if you were part of it) was often not accurate and not fast. The new system – so far – isn’t all that great. I’m giving it some time for the kinks to work out. You’re telling me that they won’t work out. Part of me believes you because you are closer to this issue than I am, but to be objective, I’ll wait a bit. Again – in the end, all I want is accurate, timely data. I don’t care how I get it. I’m sorry for those who might lose their jobs over it.

]]> By: Matt Smialek http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/comment-page-1/#comment-819 Matt Smialek Mon, 24 May 2010 22:50:55 +0000 http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/?p=433#comment-819 My apologies for commenting on the wrong link, and I also apologize for not explaining what I meant when I said "our office". I meant to say our office at the 511 Operations Center in Boston, the ones that WERE REPORTING on a truck rollover that had all the lanes of Route 128 shut down, and traffic backed up for miles. Also, the sentiment from the riding public that are now subjected to this system is not good at all. The volume of complaints was so high that the highway department has already dismantled the public input line so now, not only are people getting an inferior system, there is no way for the users of the system (whose tax money pays for) to give information on incidents that they see during their commute. I also must point out that you are clearly in the minority when you state that the old system "was not working". So, in your estimation, the new automated system "was working", when it had no information, whatsoever on a truck rollover, in which the road was shut down? It is safe to say, judging by people that called our office (the 511 system in Boston, the ones who WERE reporting on the truck accident that had traffic backed for almost 22 miles) that they new automated 511 may have lost more users in its second day of existence, then it could have hoped to gain. Also, there will be no "fine tuning" because any enhancements will require money being spent on actual humans to collect and disperse data, and this new system was designed to save money. My apologies for commenting on the wrong link, and I also apologize for not explaining what I meant when I said “our office”. I meant to say our office at the 511 Operations Center in Boston, the ones that WERE REPORTING on a truck rollover that had all the lanes of Route 128 shut down, and traffic backed up for miles. Also, the sentiment from the riding public that are now subjected to this system is not good at all. The volume of complaints was so high that the highway department has already dismantled the public input line so now, not only are people getting an inferior system, there is no way for the users of the system (whose tax money pays for) to give information on incidents that they see during their commute.

I also must point out that you are clearly in the minority when you state that the old system “was not working”. So, in your estimation, the new automated system “was working”, when it had no information, whatsoever on a truck rollover, in which the road was shut down? It is safe to say, judging by people that called our office (the 511 system in Boston, the ones who WERE reporting on the truck accident that had traffic backed for almost 22 miles) that they new automated 511 may have lost more users in its second day of existence, then it could have hoped to gain. Also, there will be no “fine tuning” because any enhancements will require money being spent on actual humans to collect and disperse data, and this new system was designed to save money.

]]> By: Alan Belniak http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/comment-page-1/#comment-818 Alan Belniak Mon, 24 May 2010 19:56:09 +0000 http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/?p=433#comment-818 Matt, thanks for the comment. [1] I think you may have meant to comment on this post instead? http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/04/19/the-role-of-innovation-in-an-as-is-business/ [2] What office is your office (when you mention 'our office')? I agree that when there's a major disruption like this, all reporting services need to be on their toes. I'll withhold judgment for now, because I suspect that the system needs to be fine-tuned (just as 'your office' was not flawless on day one, I suspect). However, once the honeymoon is over, if the service isn't good, I'll be sure to complain about it. In the end, I don't care how I get the information (computers, humans, magic, etc.) - I just want it to be timely and accurate. The old system wasn't working. We'll see if the new system is any better. Matt, thanks for the comment. [1] I think you may have meant to comment on this post instead? http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/04/19/the-role-of-innovation-in-an-as-is-business/ [2] What office is your office (when you mention ‘our office’)? I agree that when there’s a major disruption like this, all reporting services need to be on their toes. I’ll withhold judgment for now, because I suspect that the system needs to be fine-tuned (just as ‘your office’ was not flawless on day one, I suspect). However, once the honeymoon is over, if the service isn’t good, I’ll be sure to complain about it. In the end, I don’t care how I get the information (computers, humans, magic, etc.) – I just want it to be timely and accurate. The old system wasn’t working. We’ll see if the new system is any better.

]]> By: Alan Belniak http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/comment-page-1/#comment-1561 Alan Belniak Mon, 24 May 2010 19:56:00 +0000 http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/?p=433#comment-1561 Matt, thanks for the comment. [1] I think you may have meant to comment on this post instead? http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/04/19/the-role-of-innovation-in-an-as-is-business/ [2] What office is your office (when you mention 'our office')? I agree that when there's a major disruption like this, all reporting services need to be on their toes. I'll withhold judgment for now, because I suspect that the system needs to be fine-tuned (just as 'your office' was not flawless on day one, I suspect). However, once the honeymoon is over, if the service isn't good, I'll be sure to complain about it. In the end, I don't care how I get the information (computers, humans, magic, etc.) - I just want it to be timely and accurate. The old system wasn't working. We'll see if the new system is any better. Matt, thanks for the comment. [1] I think you may have meant to comment on this post instead? http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/04/19/the-role-of-innovation-in-an-as-is-business/ [2] What office is your office (when you mention ‘our office’)? I agree that when there’s a major disruption like this, all reporting services need to be on their toes. I’ll withhold judgment for now, because I suspect that the system needs to be fine-tuned (just as ‘your office’ was not flawless on day one, I suspect). However, once the honeymoon is over, if the service isn’t good, I’ll be sure to complain about it. In the end, I don’t care how I get the information (computers, humans, magic, etc.) – I just want it to be timely and accurate. The old system wasn’t working. We’ll see if the new system is any better.

]]> By: Matt Smialek http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/comment-page-1/#comment-817 Matt Smialek Mon, 24 May 2010 19:23:27 +0000 http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/?p=433#comment-817 Last Tuesday (5/24/10), there was tractor-trailer that rolled over on 128 North at Route 20 in Waltham. The road was closed for almost an hour, and traffic was backed up into Dedham, and the new automated 511 system WAS NOT REPORTING IT! At our office we fielded scores of phone calls with people complaining about the new system, and how they would have went around it, had they known of the incident. Not a very good debut, and with the Summer driving season here, there is no telling what type of major incidents that are on the horizon that have the potential to adversely impact the morning and afternoon commutes. Last Tuesday (5/24/10), there was tractor-trailer that rolled over on 128 North at Route 20 in Waltham. The road was closed for almost an hour, and traffic was backed up into Dedham, and the new automated 511 system WAS NOT REPORTING IT! At our office we fielded scores of phone calls with people complaining about the new system, and how they would have went around it, had they known of the incident. Not a very good debut, and with the Summer driving season here, there is no telling what type of major incidents that are on the horizon that have the potential to adversely impact the morning and afternoon commutes.

]]> By: Matt Smialek http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/2010/02/09/is-context-more-important-than-content/comment-page-1/#comment-1560 Matt Smialek Mon, 24 May 2010 19:23:00 +0000 http://www.subjectivelyspeaking.net/?p=433#comment-1560 Last Tuesday (5/24/10), there was tractor-trailer that rolled over on 128 North at Route 20 in Waltham. The road was closed for almost an hour, and traffic was backed up into Dedham, and the new automated 511 system WAS NOT REPORTING IT! At our office we fielded scores of phone calls with people complaining about the new system, and how they would have went around it, had they known of the incident. Not a very good debut, and with the Summer driving season here, there is no telling what type of major incidents that are on the horizon that have the potential to adversely impact the morning and afternoon commutes. Last Tuesday (5/24/10), there was tractor-trailer that rolled over on 128 North at Route 20 in Waltham. The road was closed for almost an hour, and traffic was backed up into Dedham, and the new automated 511 system WAS NOT REPORTING IT! At our office we fielded scores of phone calls with people complaining about the new system, and how they would have went around it, had they known of the incident. Not a very good debut, and with the Summer driving season here, there is no telling what type of major incidents that are on the horizon that have the potential to adversely impact the morning and afternoon commutes.

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