I first started with long folders of bookmarks which I checked rather infrequently, thus missing lots of content. When Firefox first got Live Bookmarks, it was

I first started with long folders of bookmarks which I checked rather infrequently, thus missing lots of content. When Firefox first got Live Bookmarks, it was a huge step up. Now it redirects to my Google Reader account, which is another step up (nicer interface, and not dependent on where I am). Any alternative to feeds will have to be a step up from that convenience for me to use it, especially since feeds are everywhere these days, thanks to standards, libraries, and better connected communities. But then again, I don't put feeds in the same category as the other services the author mentions. They're just a transport medium for me. I use many of the same services, but often via feeds. I do, however, access most social media via other client software. But that's actually so people's pictures of cats don't fill up my reader. If I'm really interested in a person, I'll add their personal feed to my reader.