The 12-year-old arbiter of cool, Where he goes on the Web, legions follow Der Fuhrer

[Ian David]

Mar 18, 2007 04:30 AM
Murray Whyte
Toronto Star

The life of 12-year-old Adam Fuhrer, which takes place largely against the peaceful suburban backdrop of Thornhill, would seem as normal as any. He is tall, long-limbed and taciturn. He wears braces, which he shields shyly with a half-smile.

He loves his electric guitar, hanging out with friends, and is a close follower of the chancy playoff race in which his favourite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, is currently embroiled.

"Dunno," he mumbles, when asked recently if they'll make it, shrugging and glancing at his feet – another gesture entirely typical of a 12-year-old boy.

But then there's this: In his bedroom, Adam has a computer. Through that computer, Adam transforms, from shy pre-teen to one of the most potent influencers in the rapidly growing world of social bookmarking.

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