The Legacy of Paul Scrivens and You
I did a web video recently over on my publishing hub discussing our place in history, when I mean by our place I mean everyone. You, me, and everyone in between. This blog has passed hands and there is a little bit of stuff to be worked out still like Scrivs passing off the domain to SplashPress. Anyone who wishes to make sense of this feel free to ask him kindly to expedite this so business can continue as normal for all parties involved.
Anyhow, me and Scrivs have a history. One of the things I truly admire about Scrivs is his ability to stick to his guns. He’s always been open about how he thinks, and how he feels. But in the end he always does the right thing. He’s got a legacy. If you look at all the bloggers who have passed down the halls of 9rules and went on to bigger,better or just different things it’s truly impressive. He’s a man with a legacy.
Are you going to leave a legacy like that? We think about Web 2.0 and the ease at which anyone can create a company, and a project. It’s truly mindblowing. In years past creating communities like we can in today’s modern era would have cost millions and millions of dollars. Now it can be done for thousands.
A lot of people don’t realize the amount of work it takes to be a person who creates some of these projects. I know a lot of blood,sweat and tears goes into projects. And sometimes you have to hang it up and pass on your project to someone else.
Scrivs passed this baby off to someone else, who passed it on yet again. But there is something about it. The place is still filled with the legacy of the founder. And it’s all different without it. When I think of my feeds in my feedreader I think of the people behind them.
When I think of blogs, I think of the communities that are behind them. Community created by a voice. A voice that is not easy to fill. We each have our own voice. What is your voice?
I have a different voice than Paul Scrivens. Sometimes one that not a lot of people agreed with. There’s a lot about me people don’t know. Things I rarely talk about. My love of web design is one of them. My love for typography is another.
Originally much of my design influence was funneled through Mike Rundle, and Paul Scrivens. Interesting isn’t it? Along the way I’ve worked with and partnered with a number of web designers. Most all of them have taught me a lot about design and I too have passed on a few tips along the way.
Design, like community leaves behind a legacy. Albeit a different one. I’m not a designer. I’m a lover of great design. I’m not a typographer. I’m a lover of great typography. I’m not a photographer. I’m a lover of great photography. And to be honest I’m not a great blogger. I’m a lover of great bloggers.
To each his own.
I’d like to say hello. I have some big shoes to fill. But lets talk first.
Who are you? and what is your Legacy ?
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Nice first post David – glad to see you back in action.
My legacy?
I founded a blog startup and sold it to others that probably do a better job than I did at running pieces of it.
I brought in some young voices like Tony Hung, Thord, and others and gave them a place to shine.. they’ve all sprouted wings and moved on to bigger and better places.. or moved on to run sites like The Blog Herald.
All said, not bad, not bad at all.
Matt
By Matt Craven on June 21, 2007 11:36 pm
Thanks for sharing Matt. It’s good to be back in ‘action’. And yeah its great to see folks like Tony Hung, and Thord, and Muhammad really sprout wings and move into bigger places. One of the great things I learned from you along the way was putting people into a place that they could succeed.
Hopefully this stint back in the sphere will be a pleasant and good one.
By David Krug on June 21, 2007 11:39 pm
I’d be no where if Paul hadn’t accepted me into 9rules (and him kicking me out was probably the best thing that could have happened for me publicity-wise) – that’s how I met you, Matt, and Chris and how a number of people first found my site.
By Ben Bleikamp on June 21, 2007 11:50 pm
Hey Ben,
Thanks for stopping by. Yeah this whole interents thing has been a fun ride. I don’t know where I’d be without you and Matty and Chris. It’s been great.
By David Krug on June 22, 2007 12:05 am
[...] Splashpress Media today announced that it has acquired Wisdump.com from Maxafi.com, a Manchester, Englad-based online media network. Founded by Paul Scrivens, CEO of 9rules, Wisdump will now be managed by David Krug. Read his first post here. [...]
By Splashpress Media acquires Wisdump | 901am on June 22, 2007 1:27 am
[...] Wisdump will be managed by David Krug, who has said in his introductory post that while the voice of the site will be different with this change of ownership, the legacy that its founder and community have established will always be there. [...]
By Splashpress Media Acquires Wisdump : The Blog Herald on June 22, 2007 3:45 am
Hi David,
I’m a graphic designer from Northern Ireland, living in Scotland. I’ve been a subscriber for some time now and thought I’d say hello.
My legacy isn’t about designing in particular, but helping others achieve their goals. If I can do that through my design work then great. If I can do that by any other means then that’s great too.
At the end of the day I’m in it for the relationships.
Welcome back.
By David Airey :: Creative Design :: on June 22, 2007 4:55 am
David,
From one Irishman to another. You know what I’m in it for the relationships more than anything. It’s what drives me really.
Thanks for stopping by. I’ve subscribed to your blog for future reading.
By David Krug on June 22, 2007 4:58 am
It is a challenge to get the occasion to blog on a more popular blog than one’s own blog. Even though my spell at JOAB was short (I hate it when a job interferes with my blogging), I suddenly started to blog totally differently and the appetite to evolve even more has grown as well.
By franky on June 22, 2007 5:53 am
I’m a little confused as to what’s going on here, but I remain subscribed out of curiosity.
I liked this post David, and leaving a legacy is something I have thought about in the past, but not in relation to my blogging. I suppose we all desire to have a positive impact on those around us, but I wonder how many of us actually ponder over how big an impact we might have?
By Armen on June 22, 2007 7:40 am
Thanks for the kind words Armen. The site was sold and resold and I’m going to be managing it. I hope to bring some new freshness to the site and continue its legacy. I’ve appreciated what Paul brough to the blog and I realize i have some big shoes to fill.
Thanks for taking time to stop by and share a few words.
By David Krug on June 22, 2007 8:06 am
Wow, nice to see some familiar names leaving comments here. (Airey and Armen!) Anyway, David, best of luck on managing the site – I’ve spent some time on your personal blog, and must say that you seem to have wrapped yourself around finding out who you are and what you want. Kudos for that, it takes courage, and determination.
As far as being a legacy, I must say that I love hearing things like I did the other day about Angelina Jolie – she said she wanted to be remembered by people as a humanitarian, and not a celebrity actress.
That’s awesome stuff.
Being a Christian, I know what my role here on earth is. I know that I WANT to be known as a great designer, but SHOULD be known as someone who loved God and spread his word.
Shaking hands…
By Brian Gardner on June 22, 2007 11:55 am
I’m young. I’m still making my legacy. Get back to me in 10 years and I’ll let you know where I am.
By Montoya on June 22, 2007 12:52 pm
Well .. I hope that in the end people will remember me as a person who got along with everybody .. was not afraid to try a lot of different things in life .. and really enjoyed his occasional John Labatt Classic.
I do not wake up each morning trying to position myself in some person’s future school report of the history of publishing.
As my dad used to say.. F*ck ‘em all but six .. except make that two in my case
By HART (1-800-HART) on June 22, 2007 1:46 pm
Wisdump should NOT be in the hands of SplashPress Media and it was WRONG of Lee Bailey and Maxafi to sell to you guys. All you guys will do to this site is run it to the ground more than it has been and blast it with advertisements (which you guys have shown no hesitation in doing.)
You greedy pigs.
By Ryan Barr on June 23, 2007 12:48 am
Ryan,
What side of the bed did you wake up on? This is a website not a country we invaded. Take a deep breath step away from the keyboard this is a business. It’s not wrong to make money on the web.
Yes I’m greedy and occassionaly smell like a pig but its no reason to start running around calling names like this has been some evil plot.
The site was sold on Sitepoint auction not in some dark blackmarket underground where we plotted to become part of some dark axis of blogging evil.
I take it this means you no longer want to blog here? Thanks for your contributions and take care. I wish you only the best.
Long live the Axis of Blogging Evil.
By David Krug on June 23, 2007 12:53 am
Sour grapes?
By Matt Craven on June 23, 2007 1:04 am
Disclaimer: I realize I sounded like a moron but truthfully I’ve never been called a greedy pig. And just so you know I’ve never run a site into the ground. Usually sites grow when I jump onboard. I personally love a good challenge.
By David Krug on June 23, 2007 1:05 am
[...] The Legacy of Paul Scrivens and You ~ My introductory post on Wisdump [...]
By The Day in Review on June 23, 2007 1:30 am
No longer want to blog on here? When did I have the choice seeing as all the authors including myself had our permissions removed before I even posted that? Do you know what is happening David? Did you know that Lee Bailey is not speaking to any one of us and is in debt to _all_ of us?
By Ryan Barr on June 23, 2007 9:17 am
Then your issue is with him – and not with the new owners or bloggers at this site.
By Matt Craven on June 23, 2007 9:45 am
Wow Ryan relax man, it’s not that huge of an issue. It’s not like Lee owes you $500 or more. You are coming off like a 10 year old pissed off because he got his toy taken away.
Relax look at the big picture, enjoy the fact that you got to write for a site with so many readers and let what happens happen.
By Kyle on June 23, 2007 1:02 pm
I can understand how Ryan feels and that it can be kind of a shock to the system when the blog you’re writing for gets suddenly sold, but sites changing hands is par for the course in this business so it’s something we bloggers have to just get used to. On the bright side, David Krug is known for bringing a jolt of excitement to any blog he manages, so at least that’s something to look forward to. :-)
David–I enjoyed your post and your question for us.
My online legacy? Hmmm…. On the internet and with my biz, I like to support and encouragage forward thinking trailblazers. If I had it my way, my legacy would be that I helped a few internet visionaries achieve their crazy dreams and grow to reach their full potential. Very simple, but it means more to me to touch a few lives deeply than a thousand superficially.
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