I come to praise Robert Scoble, not bury him

Top story in blog circles today is that Robert Scoble has apparently decided to move on from his job at Microsoft. The blogosphere is awash with ill-informed hogwash as to Robert's reasons for moving on, so much hogwash in fact that Robert felt moved to correct some of the more scurrilous gossip.

I claim no great insight into Robert's reasons for moving on, but give the guy a break. He's doing what's right for him, what he feels will be best for his career and his life.

There have been few people in my life that have genuinely inspired me. I'm not embarassed to say that Robert is one of them. I've never met him, although I hope to remedy that at some point in the future, but I feel I know him better than some of the people I come into contact with every day.

Robert has done a great job at Microsoft and he deserves praise for his accomplishments. I wish him well as he sets sail in a new direction.

Congratulations, Robert.

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