tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152029133681792030.post1795344261792118143..comments2008-05-21T15:23:20.617-05:00Rev. Jeremy Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10137491388537194847noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152029133681792030.post-60517778690646982522008-05-21T15:23:00.000-05:002008-05-21T15:23:00.000-05:00...Very interesting, Ken! I will certainly see what applications I can glean from that...thanks for thinking of this discussion and how you can contribute to it!Rev. Jeremy Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10137491388537194847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152029133681792030.post-50265569548575208912008-05-20T13:11:00.000-05:002008-05-20T13:11:00.000-05:00Rev: Have you heard of the <A HREF="http://www.kk.org/thetechnium/archives/2008/03/1000_true_fans.php" REL="nofollow">1000 True Fans</A> idea? It's essentially a theory on how artists can best benefit from the long tail of fandom, but I think it has some application.<BR/><BR/>Also useful is <A HREF="http://www.kk.org/thetechnium/archives/2008/04/the_reality_of.php" REL="nofollow">this follow-up</A>, quoting an extensive letter from a musician who's worked within the 1000 True Fans reality for decades, and his experiences thereof.Ken Loweryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13582094936838936011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152029133681792030.post-41999680698387711892008-05-17T07:10:00.000-05:002008-05-17T07:10:00.000-05:00<B>@ matt</B>, I don't think there is anything wrong with small group ministry, either intentional or consequential (unmanaged). I think ultimately many of those groups will remain part of the long tail, but those that find leadership, funding, or a niche will grow to the 20%.<BR/><BR/>It's all about being willing to try and fail if that's the case!<BR/><BR/><B>@ ken</B>, glad you enjoyed it, stop back by when swirling thoughts twist out a question or insight!Rev. Jeremy Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10137491388537194847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152029133681792030.post-8274924660041922792008-05-16T12:48:00.000-05:002008-05-16T12:48:00.000-05:00Absolutely fascinating. I'm still processing a lot of this, so I won't have anything useful to say right now--but I will say it's nice to see someone else articulate the vague thoughts running around your head so well... especially since I just got done <A HREF="http://umportal.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/05/fuzzy-words.html" REL="nofollow">chiding</A> folks who ask for renewal but have no specifics on how renewal would occur.Ken Loweryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13582094936838936011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152029133681792030.post-83932239665231008872008-05-15T22:07:00.000-05:002008-05-15T22:07:00.000-05:00Fascinating. I love the wikipedia analogy, being myself a part of that site's "long tail". <BR/><BR/>Here's the question: once the long tail is embraced and grown, should those who are a part of it seek to become like that other 10%? Or do they just stay part of the "tail"?Matt Shafertwiceinfinity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com