Commerce - 12:29 pm on Feb 28, 2009 (gmt 0)

Damaestro,

I loved the analogy (funny), though, in this case, I think it may be a bit unfair.

There are a huge number of moving parts which make up any site network of the Yahoo's size - It is not easy to get your arms around all that stuff. In order to manage something that size, you need to have information to act upon, not just the data points which end up providing that information.

I am betting that they really do want to fix the problems, but first they are going to have to be identified and prioritized. They seem to be paying attention and making certain subtle changes if you look closely.

I certainly wish them well in their efforts to reinvent themselves. They seem to have some very sharp folks, though there has not been a cohesive strategy in pulling things together. My hope is the new management will focus on process flow, corporate definition and mission purpose, making each clear to every user of their service.

I guess we all will find out for sure in about 6 months.

Best,

-Commerce