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Is Louis Gray the Next Robert Scoble?
Submitted by Jasongoldberg
Jul 31, 2008


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9 months ago most of us hadn't even heard of the guy. But today he's breaking tech news like the best of them. Active on FriendFeed. And, already the most popular non-employee Newsmaker on socialmedian.

http://www.socialmedian.com/users?s=popular Read the full article

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Shawnfarner,
Jul 31, 2008
LOL, this is the article?
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Jasongoldberg,
Jul 31, 2008
Yes, a new form of micro news writing on socialmedian using our "news" button top left. Anyone can write and share a news story in seconds.
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Shawnfarner,
Jul 31, 2008
Ahh! Cool, okay. I was a bit confused. Thanks!
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Web2marketing,
Jul 31, 2008
good self promo - that´s all..
respect :)
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Abrudtkuhl,
Jul 31, 2008
I hope not... I wouldn't wish that fate on anyone :)
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Louisgray,
Jul 31, 2008
Oh dear. Who paid for this hype? Not I!
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Jasongoldberg,
Jul 31, 2008
The worst part about hype is living up to it.
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Prattmic,
Jul 31, 2008
I think Louis is the best bloggers on the scene.
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Scobleizer,
Jul 31, 2008
I'm just trying to be the next Louis Gray and finding I come up short.
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Technacea,
Jul 31, 2008
We'll always come up short trying to be someone else.
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Steverubel,
Jul 31, 2008
I definitely see his star rising - and he has the work ethic to do it. But he should be his own man.
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Thomaspower,
Jul 31, 2008
Could be certainly more modest.
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Geek Mommy,
Jul 31, 2008
Didn't know you were over here Robert - should've guessed you were. I like socialmedian a lot. That said, no one is "the next you" - but Louis has a great voice :)
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Nicefishfilms,
Jul 31, 2008
Couldn't happen to a nicer man! Plus, Mathew needs steady employment now.
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Nandop,
Jul 31, 2008
It's about the ideas, not the names.
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Socialnews9,
Aug 01, 2008
I think it's fantastic ... go Louis!
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Vdimarco,
Aug 01, 2008
Louis Gray? Never heard of him.
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Thinkspace,
Aug 01, 2008
This seems like a silly way to get us that aspire to be like Scoble to come read this little plug. I guess it worked.
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Livecrunch,
Aug 01, 2008
Why would any one be like somebody else when we know that is just impossible. Don't want to ruin the fun or anything like that. You all know I am on Top Plurkers on Plurk but that does not mean I am better then somebody with 15 friends. Anyways I like Robert because he has that evil look while writing blog post on Scobleizer.com , yet I like Louis who is not known for 9 months but 30+ some years at least to others if not tech people. Both Robert and Louis have great personality and social skills where unlike other fa* tech bloggers don't. If you know what I mean?
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Solacetech,
Aug 02, 2008
I think the intent is that Mr. Gray will be the Next Tippy-Top Tier Blogger. No one surpasses Scoble but since there is a beginning, there is also a demise. Louis has created a new position. Scoble is safe for now :)
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Metaroll,
Aug 02, 2008
What attributes must a character have to count as a Robert Scoble?
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Fourlittlebees,
Aug 05, 2008
@Meta Hmmm... several phones, some type of live streaming device, many detractors, a few sycophants, and a deep and abiding love of Web technology. Louis, how many phones do you have and where is your Qik stream?
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Michaelfidler,
Aug 05, 2008
No
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Newmediamike,
Aug 05, 2008
I'm stuck in a mobious loop of sorts. I saw a posting on Louis blog about socialmedian, I joined and I end up on a story about Louis Gray.
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Charlieanzman,
Aug 06, 2008
Nooooooo ! :)
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Louisgray,
Aug 12, 2008
@Cyndy, I only have one cell phone, and no QIK stream. I better do some upgrading!
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Lnorvig,
Aug 13, 2008
@Newmediamike: to me it felt more like Alice down the rabbit hole. The link to "read the full article" smells like false advertising.
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Jasongoldberg,
Aug 13, 2008
@lnorvig the link to read the full article on this one is certainly busted. We'll fix.
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Lnorvig,
Aug 13, 2008
@jasongoldberg - Ah, thanks, I thought it was a joke - as in, "Louis' activity on socialmedian speaks for itself!"
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Bobwalsh,
Aug 15, 2008
He consistently breaks good news - but why is his feedburner score so low?
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Briansolis,
Sep 22, 2008
I appreciate his insight and ability to ID tools before the rest of the usual suspects. I still love scoble too!
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Michaelfidler,
Sep 22, 2008
The Best writer out there!
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Jasongoldberg,
Sep 24, 2008
@scobleizer come on back now, ya hear!
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Svartling,
Oct 07, 2008
Maybe, but I still think that
@scobleizer is a great guy and have a lot to give.
@jasongoldberg
@louisgray
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Louisgray,
Oct 07, 2008
@svartling, you'll see from my note above that I appreciated
@jasongoldberg making the comment, but it's all in good fun. I respect
@scobleizer and know he does great work. He's a great role model and peer in many ways and I expect him to always be more visible and more active than me.
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Svartling,
Oct 07, 2008
@louisgray But you are a great guy too of course, especially on friendfeed.
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Jeffdoug,
Oct 09, 2008
more importantly, who's the next Mona N ?
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Susanbeebe,
Oct 15, 2008
@louisgray - I think your kids posted this! they love their Daddy!! :)
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Thelewisshow,
Nov 03, 2008
Thanks for reminding me to add his blog to my Reader feed!
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Mohsenasfia,
Nov 25, 2008
Very nice
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Joannedevault,
Nov 26, 2008
ha. right.
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Jenniferl,
Nov 30, 2008
Nice to meet you
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Technosoma,
Dec 12, 2008
But only around 20% of the world population have internet access! Perhaps those concerned with ever increasing population must manage internet for poorest of the poor whose only pass time is sex. Yes, it can be. During Mush dictatorship in Pakistan even cart-pusher got mobile phones, though it is debatable if the communication connectivity has increased or decreased 'physical connectivity;
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Shayna,
Jan 04, 2009
I like looking at the pictures of his twins :)
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Diordna,
Jan 04, 2009
I hope not! ;)
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Corporatefactors,
Feb 10, 2009
He is the only one who can answer that question. :)
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Barcelonaphotoblog,
Mar 06, 2009
Well I would say Louis Gray's got something. He seems more human sometimes. I don't know about the process to get to the top but I do remember when you wouldn't know the guy and you witness his gradual transformation into a credible standing voice in social media. Will he be the next Robert Scoble. I think they are both good at what they do and they do have different profiles and characters, at least the part we know. As a source of information and opinions I certainly trust both, not just because of the buzz around them but for the constant flow of knowledge and interesting info they send my way. I hope he is not the next R.S. and he wouldn't want to either. Thanks God. There must be a little bit of everything. Will Robert Scoble be the next Louis Gray? That could be another good heading. They are good their own special way and that's all.
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Thomaspower,
Mar 23, 2009
it would appear GK has them both licked. LG has the best content. RB makes the most noise. GK posts the most - http://siteanalytics.compete.com/scobleizer.com+louisgray.com+guykawasaki.com/?metric=uv
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Bless02,
Oct 16, 2009
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My name is Pamale, I am average in height and fair in complexion,am a loving, romantic and caring angel. I saw your email .truely is quiet intresting to me then , i decided to contact you. i really wantto have a good relationship with you. Beside i have a special something i want to discusse with you , so reach me hear (pamale002real @ yahoo.com) Hope to hear from you soon. i will send my beautiful pictures to you and also tell you more about my self.Remenber distance or colour does not matter but love matter's alot. I will be waiting for your mail. Your's Pamale Kisses
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