"Not quite creator and far from solely consuming content, social curators introduce a new and important role into the pyramid of Information Commerce."

"By discovering, organizing, and sharing relevant content from around the Web, curators invest in the integrity and vibrancy of their nicheworks and the relationships that define them."

"Storify, Curated.by, Scoop.it, Pearltrees, and Paper.li represent an array of leading services amongst curators as they not only enable the repackaging and dissemination of information, they do so in captivating and engaging formats"

"instead of creating social graphs, curation networks weave interest graphs."

"Curated content also serves as social objects that spark conversations and reactions, while also breathing new life and extending the reach of the original content — wherever it may reside."

"Curators play an important role in the evolution of new media, the reach of material information, and the social nicheworks that unite as a result."

"As such, services that empower curators will fill the void between creation and consumption"