http://fosketts.disqus.com/enTue, 24 Jul 2007 13:54:20 -0000https://blog.fosketts.net/2007/07/24/sailing-the-titanic-why-we-need-ilm-and-then-some/#comment-3765190<p>Hi</p><p>Nice blog. I read them all, and you've got a pretty simpatico perspective, as well as nice writing style. Not just because you happen to occasionally agree with me!</p><p>I don't know where the "anti-ILM" vibe came from. Maybe from certain vendors, or others that just want to be cantankerous (like Mr. Toigo). It certainly didn't seem to come from users -- they still find it an interesting topic, and I don't think it's gonna go away any time soon.</p><p>It's funny, though. Many of EMC's competitors in this market now have their "token ILM" slides in their pitch, which I take as a bit of small validation that it's a legitimate conversation these days.</p><p>Some of the slide look awfully familiar, though ...</p><p>So, a couple of thoughts on blogging in general.</p><p>As a corporate blogteker (or blogverstiser?) I don't find too much tension in having plenty to say that's of moderate value, and my role as a spokesperson for the company. I'll never be Truly Independent, but -- then -- is anyone these days?</p><p>One suggestion might be a bit more on who you are, what you do for a living, etc. Always nice to know who you're talking to, right?</p><p>The other is forcing people to sign up for a WordPress account just to leave a comment. I know I'll forget my details in about 30 seconds, meaning I'll have to reregister at some point. Darn annoying, it is.</p><p>Hence why many of us use TypePad.</p><p>Keep up the good work!</p>Chuck HollisTue, 24 Jul 2007 13:54:20 -0000