Comments on: Leo Laporte Deep Sixes Michael Arrington on Gillmor Gang

By: Lorenz Gude

Lorenz Gude — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:48:30 +0000

Yes, Buddha I can feel what you are talking about – although I happen to feel Jason C adds a dimension that interests me – ie how entrepreneurs see tech differently. My mother was from Brooklyn so his personality doesn’t bother me. They are at their best when they are just groovin’ on tech. I think MacBreak is the most fluid techie intelligentsia show that Keo does maybe because it is highly cooperative and uncontentious.

By: buddha

buddha — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:28:33 +0000

I have tried to watch the Gillmore Gang several times and for one reason or another I always quit. I think the contentious atmosphere is a turn off and I have reached my limit on idiots who for one reason or another are viewed as god like in Silicon Valley but really were just at the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, I have found that I am not listening to TWIT, Cranky Geeks, DLTV or GeekBrief as much due to the later issue. It’s possible that I am simply getting bored with tech podcast genre. Are other folks also feeling this antipathy too? I miss the early TWIT shows with the old Screen Savers crew + Dvorak. The show was about technology by people who really know it and not the pretty people of position (like Jason) and power who seem to now participate on the show.

By: Biz"volunteer work India"Mark

Biz"volunteer work India"Mark — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:40:55 +0000

You have a point. There must be some other reason that cause Leo’s overreacting.

By: GeekFilter

GeekFilter — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:08:49 +0000

Er…Leo not Loe. Tired and flu not a good combination for correct spelling.

By: GeekFilter

GeekFilter — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:07:33 +0000

I think it was a combination of Leo’s growing disappointment in the contentious atmosphere of the show, Michael Arrington’s issue with Palm, and Steve Gillmor’s family issues. The followup conversation was great and while I think Leo and Michael left off in a good place, it seems to me that the Gillmor Group may not be staying on TWiT–and not because of a decision by Loe. I think Steve’s comments about not caring about the community didn’t help matters.

Sigh.