Comments for Ernest Y. Koe

Comment on About by Don Brady

Don Brady — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:48:59 +0000

I just saw your tweet… If you would like to join the beta at Ten’s Complement, send us an email (support@tenscomplement). We could always use some more compatibility testing with things like Lightroom/RAW images, etc.

Regards,
Don

Comment on QR Codes Are Stupid by Ernest Koe

Ernest Koe — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:14:48 +0000

when Near Field technology gets to a point where we can point a device, say phone or spectacles at some thing and get instant information about it, none of this QR silliness will matter. But until then, what really boggles my mind is how so many big companies are getting nuts over QR codes. It must be the same 1% using them in every market!a

Comment on QR Codes Are Stupid by Jason K.

Jason K. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:09:50 +0000

Ernest, I couldn’t agree more!! I frequently refer them as “that thing marketers now use when they think we are too lazy to type in a URL”. Since for the most part, QR Codes on marketing material just takes people to a simple URL. Only on occasion like codes at Mass Transit stops (which isn’t marketing and actually useful) have I seen those URLs become large enough you wouldn’t want someone to type them in.

Further, some companies have been duped into using alternate systems that look a lot like QR codes but need different readers (Hello AT&T) which is even more frustrating when you see that badge next to the barcode saying “Download this app to read this code.” Heck no, what a pain!

Comment on QR Codes Are Stupid by Still Questioning QR. | edSocialMedia

Still Questioning QR. | edSocialMedia — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:54:08 +0000

[...] Koe said it best in “QR Codes are Stupid” when he said: I am not convinced users want to interact with an over-glorified barcode; I [...]

Comment on On Constructive Criticism by Stephen Ritchie

Stephen Ritchie — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:20:59 +0000

I’ve gotten so much from the thoughtful critiques people, including you, have been generous enough to share on my photos. You’ve crafted a thoughtful guide here. I’d sum it up in this far from original way: treat others the way you would have them treat you, and approach their critiques with the belief that they are acting in the same spirit. Respect and grace. Not always easy, but hard to go wrong.

Comment on On Constructive Criticism by Ernest Koe

Ernest Koe — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:18:05 +0000

Added to my list, thanks for stopping by, J, appreciate it.

Comment on On Constructive Criticism by jaygoulart

jaygoulart — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:30:38 +0000

This is a thoughtful piece of writing. To take this thinking to an even higher plane I encourage you to read Peter Block’s works. So of the most brilliant stuff I have ever come across. best j

Comment on Tiger Dad #fail? by Aidan Delaney

Aidan Delaney — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:26:13 +0000

I take a different point of view. My son needs to follow my instruction. If we’re beside a road, or he picks up a sharp object, etc… then any instruction delivered in the imperative *must* be followed. This implies responsibility on my part. The first part of this responsibility is to ensure that I only deliver commands when it’s necessary. I’m not perfect at this. However, when I make a mistake, it’s my responsibility to be consistent. So if my son kicked my laptop, I’d warn him. If it happened again, I’d sit him out. I’ll carry though any discipline I’ve started. And, like you, I’ll reflect on whether the discipline was necessary.

I believe, but have no proof, that such discipline is necessary. I am my son’s father, I’m not trying to be some uncritical best friend. I believe, but have no proof, that I need to set boundaries. This should help in the future when I’m setting boundaries on socialising to encourage study (and thus try and encourage long-term success over short-term) etc.

Anyway…

Comment on Tiger Dad #fail? by Paul Spafford

Paul Spafford — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:05:19 +0000

Hey Ernest,

Unfortunately, sometimes a kid just needs to throw a fit. It’s the hardest thing in the world to ignore, but I’ve always considered it an investment. It’s important for our kids to learn how not to communicate — and then to talk about it when the tantrum is over.

… all in the hope that they will learn how to communicate their frustrations constructively when they get older — and the frustrations are caused by bigger issues.

Of course, my kids are still pretty young for me to offer any evidence of effectiveness.

… and the tantrum sure does suck while it’s happening!

Comment on Tiger Dad #fail? by Darcy

Darcy — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:01:16 +0000

I can totally relate to this. I have 5 kids now and I still am at odds with the way I discipline them. I generally don’t like to use physical means (switching), but I occasionally do. Making the “bad” behavior counterproductive works, yet only if you are consistent. You have to be solid as a rock, unchanging. Firm, but loving, even compassionate. If switching is used it must be done out of love and not anger. Self control is vital. If you must remove yourself from the room for a moment before exercising your authority do it. It can cool you down as well as give you a moment to rationalize the situation after the “insane” in you filters out. (Ever see Bill Cosby’s bit on children driving their parents crazy?)

Beatrice makes some great points. I once read an article about two boys in an orphanage. A woman who looked after them had a lot of trouble with the older ones attitude. What she did to remedy the situation was charge the elder with the younger ones care. With this new responsibility his attitude began to change. Before she knew it he was no longer a problem.

I guess one thing to bear in mind is that, like in business, we are training up the young ones to eventually replace us.