Welcome…Take 2

Last week, I attempted to write an in depth, informative and knowledgeable welcome post about crowdsourcing, user experience, design and social media. And it failed miserably. By the end, I was simultaneously informed and bored. So I scrapped it. Tossed it into the trash of my Mac’s dock never to be heard from again.

This week, I’m keeping it short and to the point (hopefully).

I have spent years designing, coding and creating a strong user experience online. I’ve also had the great benefit of working within crowdsourcing the last few years. All of this experience combined gives me a unique perspective on the crowd.

Putting all my cards on the table, I’m all for crowdsourcing and community. I believe in it and have seen it successfully work time and time again when used correctly. I also understand the benefits and risks. Like any tool, crowdsourcing can be used positively or negatively. And like any tool, the results will reflect how it is being used and by whom.

But enough about me. What about the blog?

Good question. My goal with this site is to present the benefits and risks of crowdsourcing in an informative and entertaining way. I will also discuss user experience, design and social media in the context of crowdsourcing. This is a highly debated issue and I welcome all discussions and alternative opinions.

What makes the current community/social environment thrive is conversation. I hope you will leave this blog (and return frequently) more informed, more open and more contemplative. Most importantly, I hope you will join me in continuing the conversation.

Thanks and welcome…

[ How's that? Do I need a take 3? ]