I started ForkBombr when I left Apple in 2008. At the end of 2009, I posted this, saying I was putting the site on hold:
I decided to simplify in 2010. I’ve stopped checking Google Reader religiously, and am toning it down on Twitter. I’m writing for me for the first time in years, doing some research for Operation Broken Silence, working to improve Memphis with various groups and causes and — most importantly — spending more time with my family.
A friend in an email the same night I posted that article:
Life is too short and too complicated to be halfway paying attention because a multi-billion-dollar corporation is thinking about launching a new consumer product that I can’t really afford.
So, why is ForkBombr still alive and kicking? Well, that’s complicated. I really missed writing about the tech and design industries. It’s like a drug and I’m a junkie. That said, moving forward, commentary on Apple news won’t be posted as often. It’s hard to keep up with everything, and the world doesn’t need another site re-posting Apple news. There are 1357 other sites that can do that, if that’s what you’re looking for.
So, you should expect longer, more thoughtful posts, fewer times a week. I don’t promise a new item on the front page every 4 hours. If you’re looking for the latest on all-things Apple, ForkBombr isn’t for you.