I often speak about the great values of the blogging community. Here’s a story to illustrate this.

I’m on a few email lists for bloggers. People exchange their ideas and their passions for all things blogging. Every time I have a technical issues, or a cool observation to share, I know that I can ask the community.

Yesterday, a blogger I did not know, posted something very personal to the blogging group. His 22-year-old daughter just died. He submitted a link to pictures of her. I was really moved by the way this group of ‘strangers’ reached out a fellow blogger, in sympathy and support.

I believe in this.

SecondLife Business Help Center
Originally uploaded by TaranRampersad.

Every major online advertising & marketing conference was at Ad Tech. Few people in attendance might have actually heard of Second Life, and in a year, I know that will change in a big way. Second Life’s chief marketing officer, and a lead designer, were stationed at a table the size of a school desk. They were friendly and casual, showing their product demo and answering questions.

I came away with the feeling you might have if you saw U2 at your local pub before they were huge.