DISQUS

Paul... no response....?

challenge accepted!

Paul -- sorry about the belated reply...been rather stretched lately. This wasn't a "bloggers vs big media" article at all. In fact the topic is so tired that if I talk about it I find myself drifting off into a gentle snooze. In any case it would be rather schizo of me as I am both a blogger and a media guy rolled into one. Or at least I like to think so!!

My piece was more of an ontological question about what is the nature of content, and what models best deliver quality content, with a rider in that I am saying that the media model (gatekeeping via an elite) may not even be so different from some of the big "Citizen/open media" models such as wikipedia (also gatekeeping via a registered elite).

Some will find this boring an overly academic -- but these questions fascinate me :-)

Paul -- sorry about the belated reply...been rather stretched lately. This wasn't a "bloggers vs big media" article at all. In fact the topic is so tired that if I talk about it I find myself drifting off into a gentle snooze. In any case it would be rather schizo of me as I am both a blogger and a media guy rolled into one. Or at least I like to think so!!


My piece was more of an ontological question about what is the nature of content, and what models best deliver quality content, with a rider in that I am saying that the media model (gatekeeping via an elite) may not even be so different from some of the big "Citizen/open media" models such as wikipedia (also gatekeeping via a registered elite).



Some will find this boring an overly academic -- but these questions fascinate me :-)

nice one vinny! That's an SA gold medal!

haha good one

hmmm... have to agree with Vincent on this one. In fact -- be careful because this is the exact line of argument the Apartheid regime followed... and I am sure you don't mean to be in that camp. Here's another, more optimistic take on proceedings by Stephen Friedman: http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/stevenfriedman/2...

hmmm... have to agree with Vincent on this one. In fact -- be careful because this is the exact line of argument the Apartheid regime followed... and I am sure you don't mean to be in that camp. Here's another, more optimistic take on proceedings by Stephen Friedman: http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/stevenfriedman/2...

I second Dave’s point and I agree on all Justin’s points -- except most definitely point 5, which raises the ominous question of “industrial sabotage” on our behalf. It's a very serious allegation -- and I should state categorically there is no such thing and that it is nonsense.

Remember, we don't tell ThoughtLeader bloggers what to write about. All of the 700 posts we have so far are issues chosen by the bloggers themselves.

We asked our editor for his reasons on why he approved the post in question – and to him it seemed rather innocuous at the time of approving. It only took on significance after the action to fire Kriel. Furthermore our editor himself used to be a sub-editor and for him it raised important questions about issues that all newsrooms are facing these days in SA.

Also our editor is not sensitised to the issues between Avusa and its employees. He cannot get involved in the specifics involving relationships between people and their companies re: what they may or may not do... it’s up to them to police. As Dave said, it’s between Llewellyn Kriel and Avusa. Frankly, it's none of our business.

Another point is that I do think this is a new media issue. I agree the blog angle has sensationalised this issue, but never-the-less it is still worth talking about and it is interesting that it happened via a blog… the fact that it happened on a competitor platform is probably irrelevant. ie...

I think this is worth talking about, not shutting down the debate...

I'm a big fan of Google and what they have achieved and how they have revolutionised the online advertising market. I find it amazing how many "traditional" online publishers have a love/hate relationship with Google. One thing I would encourage Google to do is be more transparent about the commissions it pays via Google Adsense...

Wrote more about it here: http://www.matthewbuckland.com/?p=35
and here: http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/wp/matthewbuckla...

Eish -- the question is where do people find the time to microblog? On top of normal blogging, networking and doing their jobs?

Eish -- the question is where do people find the time to microblog? On top of normal blogging, networking and doing their jobs?

Eish -- the question is where do people find the time to microblog? On top of normal blogging, networking and doing their jobs?

nice one dude, its looking hot. I still need to sign up which I'll do this weekend...

...and also bear in mind that the top 10 (by blog popularity) shows separately for 24 hours, 7 days and a month... and your alexa diagram is a monthly chart... so for example on any one day (24 hours) a blog may not be popular on some days than others, but overall could be more popular on the monthly stat. Also you've been on the system a short time (less than a month)... so you should give it time to filter through and for the system to record your traffic!!! Vincent is going to publish a full explanation on his blog now that that cat has clawed its way out the bag :-)

Thanks for the blog on amatomu, vinnie....yep points noted. we're still in developing phase. soon to launch though!!