This says a lot about me, but ...

This says a lot about me, but my question about cord-cutting is: what happens to C-SPAN? It provides an important service. Does it go away?

Cable TV might still be worth it ...

Cable TV might still be worth it to you if you really, really, really like sport. But it's only a matter of time before that's online too.

I haven't had cable TV since I ...

I haven't had cable TV since I moved to the US, and I've never missed it. Only annoyance is Apple TV channels that require you to have one.

@sarahdessen Absolutely terrifying. I'm so, so glad ...

@sarahdessen Absolutely terrifying. I'm so, so glad she's okay. And well done.

@unreasonable Highly depends on situation. Often you ...

@unreasonable Highly depends on situation. Often you will have support from legacy investors - and early investments are often in team.

@rchrd_h Seems legit. The AP will join ...

@rchrd_h Seems legit. The AP will join you in a moment.

@karaem Yep! We're excited about it.

@karaem Yep! We're excited about it.

@econproph I agree. So here's the big ...

@econproph I agree. So here's the big thing that I think needs to happen: professors _must_ be empowered to buy their own tools.

@econproph Always going to be true - ...

@econproph Always going to be true - so the key is to make openness a side effect, and concentrate on building an awesome experience.

Indieweb

@econproph The #indieweb community has been great ...

@econproph The #indieweb community has been great at creating an ecosystem. Working code over mailing lists and standards bodies.

@econproph Trick with that, from experience, is ...

@econproph Trick with that, from experience, is that trying to create a cross-tool standard up front is a black hole. Need 2 or 3 tools 1st.

I don't think institutions can or should, ...

I don't think institutions can or should, generally, build their own software. But educators must be a tighter part of the conversation.