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member name: David Cooperstein
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April 25, 2006 11:29 PM EDT --
The other day, I was trying to explain to someone about the power of community. I explained that the magic of a community happens when people not only contribute their own expertise, but also engage . . .
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May 09, 2006 09:35 PM EDT --
The past week has been a feisty one on Gather. Controversy and great discussion occurred amongst political writers, newshounds, music critics, and even poets. Is this good? No, its great! Gather as a site . . .
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May 23, 2006 08:14 PM EDT --
More than anything, Gather is about conversation. The comments on Gather introduce people to each other, establish friendships, and explore new thoughts and insights. They also engage those readers on . . .
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April 04, 2006 08:48 PM EDT --
Here at Gather, we are on the lookout for the things that make Gather a great experience. That also means keeping an eye on what needs our attention. I think that it is important to talk about the . . .
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January 24, 2006 04:58 PM EST --
At Gather, we think a lot about what best sustains and motivates our vibrant and growing community. As Gather emerges as a powerful platform where members explore and share their interests and passions, . . .
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November 28, 2005 11:44 AM EST --
Welcome bloggers, casual writers, and published authors. The Gather community is growing steadily and we are happy that you have joined us and are contributing your content.
Gather is different than . . .
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February 07, 2006 09:05 PM EST --
Recently, many of you have asked about that box on the home page called the "Editors' Picks." You know how you go into a Barnes & Noble and there is a wall of "Staff Picks"? . . .
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July 21, 2006 11:01 AM EDT --
Conversation is an art. It's an art that is practiced often in person, but rarely does conversation translate well to the online world. Emails are transactional, instant messages temporary, and blogs . . .
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February 21, 2006 11:37 PM EST --
You may have noticed that Gather does not use a standard taxonomy on the site, unlike most other complex media sites. If you have been on Gather for a few weeks or months, you will notice that we removed . . .
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January 17, 2006 10:10 PM EST --
You've heard us say it you: Welcome to Gather.
Now it is your turn to say it to your friends. There are multiple benefits to you as an author, and to Gather as a community, to grow your personal . . .
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September 22, 2005 08:46 PM EDT --
What is writing for Gather like? What makes for a great article? Will my article be overlooked with all of that polished public radio content on there?
Over the summer, Gather has had hundreds . . .
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March 28, 2006 09:00 PM EST --
People like to talk with each other – share experiences, learn new things, find other enlightened individuals. Whether political, cultural, musical, ethnic, or special interest – there are . . .
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February 28, 2006 09:30 PM EST --
One of Gather's core missions has been to connect individuals and content providers with each other in order to enable and promote an ongoing dialog to a diverse and vibrant community. We are here . . .
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October 16, 2005 09:22 PM EDT --
Where are all the people on this site coming from? What is the tone we are trying to set with our audience? Think about this: do you listen to public radio? The public radio aesthetic is sharp, witty, . . .
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October 31, 2005 05:40 PM EST --
There is so much that people think about today - republican vs. democrat, global warming real or not, religion vs. spirituality, work/life balance. These issues create uncertainty and are hard to discuss . . .
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February 15, 2006 09:57 PM EST --
Why is it that some articles get a lot of attention and comments, and others float aimlessly in a sea of inattention? Having an extensive set of connections and subscribers is certainly beneficial for . . .
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August 12, 2005 10:52 AM EDT --
Thank you all for a great start to the Gather community. I am pleased to see some great articles, on a wide array of topics, with a great depth of perspective. Knitting, traveling in an Airstream, self-exploration, . . .
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October 09, 2005 08:54 PM EDT --
As editor-in-chief of Gather, I will from time to time help people find what they are looking for, give tips on what works for the Gather community, and let you know about cool tools we've created . . .
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October 24, 2005 09:06 AM EDT --
Last Friday, Gather unlocked its front door. Rather than the imposing impasse of an invitation only introduction, we now allow the world to see the content that users and media partners have contributed . . .
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