One issue with the stream is the seemingly eternal one of breadth vs. depth. I think there are a lot of options for managing the flow of it all on a horizontal level — RSS readers, grouping on Twitter, etc. This means it’s not too difficult to skim the surface of the stream and be able to control how much you drink, but what I certainly struggle with is figuring out when and where to stick my entire head in it. IMO, that’s the area that has the greatest potential for real advancement, especially in the digital humanities. It also is the biggest challenge from a user perspective, to transition from horizontal skimming to vertical boring down. Developing those two skills in tandem is going to be essential, but that’s probably another conversation.