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But then again, telling people to use their judgement and choose the best way to communicate is a lot less catchy than saying "if you don't do it this way, you're a loser".
Of course Wired is going to a stand of all or nothing, they know how to sell a headline and be assured at getting a few hundred thousand hits.
Theres different kinds of consumers and creators in the web these days. Not all will fit the blog profile, some will hate Twitter, and wouldn't even dare to think about video streaming their life. There's a place for everyone but one thing is for certain it isn't just about blogs any more.
There are two big holes in the article: (1) Pauls
case focuses around narrow, dubious case studies and (2) he assumes that only trolls exist out there now. Not only is that inaccurate but it basically dismisses everyone on the evidence of a few bad apples.
There are certainly more options available online now than in 2004. That doesn't mean the 'older' tools (which aren't really old) are irrelevant yet.
Pure link/flamebait.
:P
each is good for something unique and worth doing if you've got the time and inclination
and that's not going to change anytime soon
Actually i think what's really happening is that blogs are becoming so integrated in the digital landscape most people are differentiating anymore. My mom thinks she's never been to a blog ('cepting mine...of course) but then she'll show me a recipe and I'll be like, mom, that's a blog.
As for flamebait, that's too bad. Wired has had some really great content lately. Don't think BS and stupidity really does much for their brand overall (although maybe they are that desperate for some more higher impressions???!?...)
The best way to maximize marketing effectiveness is to use as many tools as possible.
The irony is, of course, that the story is posted on Wired's blog. What's even more ridiculous is that Paul Boutin writes for Valleywag. Essentially, this is a gossip blogger writing about how bad blogging is because there is so much gossip and crap on blogs.
Less flame-like thoughts here:
http://www.i-boy.com/weblog/2008/10/paul-boutin...
~G~
Poppycock. I've been wanting to use that word all day. There it is.
I don't know what to say except "utterly ridiculous."
You didn't "fall for" anything, though. You've done what bloggers do: you've had your say. And we've enjoyed reading.
Regards,
The Greek
>>>@WiredReader: Kill yr blog. 2004 over. Google won’t find you. Too much cruft from HuffPo, NYT. Commenters are tards. C u on Facebook?”
The tools work together and it isn't always an absolute numbers game.
It is sad, however, that you can just write useful or passionate or creative posts and not
get noticed on Google.
As this generation graduates and CNN and other media outlets engage blogs, I believe they will experience a resurgence.
Your prose is on point. Fantastic post!
In Denmark, where I live, blogs are only beginning to become rich and important sources for inspiration and information and I see a lot of people using their blogs for exciting things that the facebook platform or twitter is too sterile for. Blogs are a format for easy publishing, not a hype like facebook "Which Pizza are you?" apps...
Great post
It couldn't be that any one would want a blog to simply-write!