http://disqus.com/by/tonykatz/enSun, 06 Apr 2008 19:38:23 -0000http://alexhwilliams.com/post/30981857#comment-306849<p>Alex,</p><p>The unfortunate reality of this article is part of the NYT mantra - victimhood. The NYT gets to create a new victim in America, and then equated it (blogging) to the new sweat shops. Tell that to the child in a factory in the middle of China, India or Thailand - that their working in an actual, non air-conditioned, often abusive setting is the same as you or I blogging while drinking a caramel Frappucino inside our local Starbucks because its "just too hot" outside today. Oh, and let's not forget that blogging is something that people decide to do. No one has ever been forced to blog or fear repercussions. No one. Ever.</p><p>Bloggers are not victims. Bloggers are oft times just inspired, intelligent and dedicated people who take their passions and interests and share them with the world. The NYT went beyond the pale in exploiting the deaths of bloggers whom, from my research, were held in rather high regard in their circles of influence. These days, one should expect nothing else than shoddy journalism from the NYT. Want the real story? Read the blogs.</p><p>All the best.</p><p>Tony Katz<br><a href="http://www.tonykatz.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.tonykatz.com">http://www.tonykatz.com</a></p>tonykatzSun, 06 Apr 2008 19:38:23 -0000