Actually Quote by John Battelle
“Ideally, content should be shared, mixed, mashed, and reposted - it wants to flow through the Internet like water. This was the point of RSS, after all - a technology that has actually been declared dead more often than the lowly display banner.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of the Web, 2005
He envisions internet content flowing freely, like water, emphasizing openness and remix culture despite technological setbacks.
In simple terms: Internet should be open and fluid.
Key Takeaway
Promote sharing and remixing of online content.
Themes
digital culture
open web
remix
information flow
Mood
optimistic
critical
Type
technological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social media platforms
- content creation
- online publishing
Key Concepts
network effects
decentralization
media ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a truly open internet look like?
- How can we protect creators while encouraging remix?
A Different Perspective
Technical standards and platform policies can restrict free flow.
