Prolific Programmer on the Internets!

Evan Williams says that if you want to be big in a nascent industry, you must go to where the action is. So far I agree, the part I take issue with is further in the article:

Go to where the action is. And if you're in the Internet, that's Silicon Valley. There are more opportunities, companies, like-minded/impressive folks, and knowledge to be gained through osmosis here than anywhere else.

With respect, Mr Williams, I beg to differ. The action can be created anywhere and exists outside this bubble as well. When I graduated, in 2001, I didn't come out here, at least not immediately; I went to Ireland first.

Why? Because there's a lot going on there too. Further, the quality-of-life is a lot better than here. And now that I am in the Bay Area, I'd love to go back.