Snapstream on a quest to get publicity?

[MarcP]

http://www.betanews.com/article/Snap...ers/1156266825

[MarcP]

I realise the title of my thread may sound a bit harsh. At first, I find it odd that SS would go to Betanews and it sounded like an opportunity to get some publicity.

The company plans to eventually turn the service, code-named "Columbus," into a social networking site that revolves around various television shows.

So basically forums for TV shows that you could access live while watching the show? Or maybe a chat room displayed live while watching the show?

[cfaslave]

Originally Posted by MarcP

http://www.betanews.com/article/Snap...ers/1156266825

I'm all for more beta testers. Would be even better when they open up a new Beyond Media beta

Code name Columbus???

"The company plans to eventually turn the service, code-named "Columbus," into a social networking site that revolves around various television shows. The ideal tester would be an avid television viewer, have prior experience as a tester, and does not work for any of SnapStream's competitors."

Sounds like most of us...

[MarcP]

Originally Posted by cfaslave

Would be even better when they open up a new Beyond Media beta

Good god! It would literally be sweet Beyond Belief. I would be Beyond Myself.

[thundermax]

signed up, I wonder if this is something we are already eligable for as current BTV beta testers?

[rakeshagrawal]

It definitely wasn't a quest to get publicity. :-) We just as soon not talk about new things we're working on until we're ready to release them. We're just looking for beta testers for this new service and back when we first got started with Beyond TV (then Personal Video Station) BetaNews was a great source of beta testers for us.

We haven't gone out to Beyond TV beta testers for interest in the Columbus beta because we didn't want to draw too many people away from Beyond TV beta testing. But anyone that's interested is welcome to complete they survey (it's linked to from the betanews article)

[cfaslave]

Originally Posted by rakeshagrawal

We haven't gone out to Beyond TV beta testers for interest in the Columbus beta because we didn't want to draw too many people away from Beyond TV beta testing. But anyone that's interested is welcome to complete they survey (it's linked to from the betanews article)

Rakesh,
I don't think you have to worry about drawing people away from BTV testing. Many of us are "crazy" enough to work on and be passionate about any Snapstream related beta. There are a buch of us passionate users. Sometimes thats good and sometimes thats a pain

[rakeshagrawal]

That was actually kind of my opinion too when Zack and I talked about it. So please do sign-up...

We have a lot to thank users/beta testers like you for.

[btvfreak]

Signed up earlier today.

[Bragi]

Originally Posted by MarcP

I realise the title of my thread may sound a bit harsh.

Nah, just stupid!

Seriously you're talking about a company which sells a product, and you express surprise or indignation that said company wants (gasp) PUBLICITY?

How long have you been on Earth? Doing okay picking up our customs?

[MarcP]

Originally Posted by Bragi

Seriously you're talking about a company which sells a product, and you express surprise or indignation that said company wants (gasp) PUBLICITY?

And your attempt at lame insults does what to this thread? Why don't you sue me? I'd love to see you try..

[rakeshagrawal]

Come on folks, let's keep things nice. MarcP, no offense taken at the title of the thread.

[Bragi]

Originally Posted by MarcP

Why don't you sue me? I'd love to see you try..

LOL grow up. and stop whining

[MarcP]

Originally Posted by Bragi

LOL grow up. and stop whining

Said the one who started the kindergarden insults.

[pvrguy]

I wondered how long it would take for this thread to turn this way.

One question...Don't all companys want publicity? (i.e. Advertising?)

Very curious as to what it's all about.