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SXSW 2010 for Web Celeb Stalkers

2010-03-09 22:56
A ReadWriteWeb Guide OMG! Kevin Rose just touched my shirt! Don t lie - we know you get butterflies at the thought of bumping into iJustine or Robert Scoble at a tech conference. We ve pulled together a nice little cheat sheet just for you, friends. Whether you want a simple handshake, and autograph on your iPhone or a chance to pitch your idea for the Next Big Web App, here s ten places, panels and parties where you can track down the Internet famous at SXSW 2010. Don t forget to leave your tips in the comments! Sponsor This is part of a series of ReadWriteWeb guides to SXSW Interactive 2010. If this guide isn t your cup of tea, be sure to check back for more information soon! Justine Ezarik, a.k.a. iJustine Longtime lifestreaming queen iJustine is famously an Apple fangirl, but it s Intel that s giving you the key to tracking her down at SXSW. She s and Intel Insider, and she might be stopping by some of the Intel Insider events, like Frank Gruber s Johnny Cash party or Chris Heuer s Social Media Clubhouse. We don t have hard and fast details on Ezarik s whereabouts, but wherever she is, she ll probably be tweeting, so keep an eye on her Twitter accounts. Christopher Poole Pool may not be a household name in and of himself, but there s nary an Internet user who hasn t been in some way effected by the fun and foul play on 4chan. 4chan - often referred to as a meme factory - has been responsible for the creation of countless Internet memes but is perhaps best known for its exploits. In this conversation, we ll explore the game mechanics of online communities. What fosters creativity in an online community What design elements can we incorporate to increase interaction How is the game played Baratunde Thurston In How to Be Black, The Onion web editor and star of Popular Science s Future Of series Baratunde Thurston will touch on the black online experience (if there is such a thing) included memes, statistics on usage patterns, popular destinations and issues of representation. For example, are black people as represented among the creators, developers and builders of our future or are we more consumer oriented than average Violet Blue Our favorite sex blogger will be kicking off SXSW with a presentation on How to Not Be a Douchebag at SXSW ... Aimed at both first-time and long-time attendees to SXSW Interactive, this biting and humorous, yet useful panel takes a look at the common actions and behaviors to avoid if you don t want to be described as doing it wrong. Kevin Rose This year, the Digg founder returns to host Diggnation Live at Stubb s. The Bigg Digg Shindigg was certainly one of the largest events at SXSW 2009, with fans crowding around the large outdoor stage to take pictures and watch Rose shoot the Diggnation episode. But don t expect to meet the man himself unless you ve got VIP status for the party. Chris Messina In his talk, ActivityStrea.ms: Is It Getting Streamy In Here , Messina will explore the nuances of the real-time web....
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