Tag Archives: Blogosphere

212,000 in 0.6 seconds

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That is the number of articles that mention a rumored player development – Jagr coming to Washington, DC.

212,000 stories into the Google algorithm.

All originated by two or three stories. All three stories written on blogs. None of the authors of the story called or emailed me or us for a quote or for info. The stories were re-tweeted or rerun verbatim and caused great traffic and interest. An amazing “pixelated” journey. The virality of the story here is something to see.

Thus a week was spent by us responding to fans and the industry and to employees regarding the story. There wasn’t a moment of contemplation regarding this development by us. Zero truth. Zero facts.

I did a five word blog post that essentially stopped the story from spreading. I was forced to do it.

Why not call or email me next time? Thank you. This is a good case history on the power and responsibility of the blogosphere. 212,000 listing into the Google algorithm. All called up in 0.6 seconds. It has to be true? :-)

Why I Like Bloggers

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Here is a very creative, thoughtful and frankly honest set of articles about our team; our players; and the industry. Nice artwork, too!

I am sure the blogosphere will be tough-minded on us. I won’t complain but I get to comment as well back on my blog. This give and take is what makes the blogosphere go round.

I am sure the bloggers will argue with one another, too. And share and comment on each other’s point of view.

I think this is all goodness. It generates interest and shines a light on the great game of basketball.

Blog away. Comment away. Generate those pixels. Feed the algorithm.

Love the game and respect the fans. These folks care about the game. They are passionate. They work very hard all for the love of the game. I am impressed with the diligence shown here. Thank you.

How Can It Be A Cover Up?

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When we were unabashed in our communications about the matter?

Of what we were doing? And why.

Here you go. Click here.

I also have noted about a hundred times that I am a small investor in SBNation, too.

I helped to kick off the blogosphere. I am proud of these facts.

And have been very transparent about it all.

I will also note that we have a full press room at all games now. The strategy seemed to work. Our pixels generated are perhaps amongst the most robust in the league. We embrace all bloggers. We embrace and invite all MSM and all hyphenates MSM-bloggers. We have a big tent. All are welcome as long as they follow the guidelines.

I Have Been Tempted to Do Something Like This Too

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I understand what Mark Cuban is going through. I have wanted to publish some of the emails I have received during our rebuild or after some of the trades we made. But I decided to take the high road. There is a lot of keyboard courage out there. This kind of discourse is unacceptable and really beneath human dignity. Please remember that what you write can be very hurtful; and can be traced to you as well.