Tales from the blogosphere
The main criticism of blogging, however, is that there's no editing function in this medium. Blogs can easily degenerate into little more than rumor mills, or sites where one vents, but does not inform.
Not so fast, say blogging advocates. Bloggers now watch other bloggers and can correct factual errors instantly, either by posting better information on their own sites or simply by posting a comment at the offender's site.
Conscientious bloggers can also make additions to an ongoing story as fresh information becomes available. The most scrupulous bloggers dutifully post links to their source data in an effort to back up whatever claims they're making.
"Bloggers point to the Dan Rather fiasco. He had a whole lot of editors, and look what happened to him," said Claybourn.
Artikel im Indianapolis Star: Tales from the blogosphere - Personal online sites allow writers to post their views for the world to see
Not so fast, say blogging advocates. Bloggers now watch other bloggers and can correct factual errors instantly, either by posting better information on their own sites or simply by posting a comment at the offender's site.
Conscientious bloggers can also make additions to an ongoing story as fresh information becomes available. The most scrupulous bloggers dutifully post links to their source data in an effort to back up whatever claims they're making.
"Bloggers point to the Dan Rather fiasco. He had a whole lot of editors, and look what happened to him," said Claybourn.
Artikel im Indianapolis Star: Tales from the blogosphere - Personal online sites allow writers to post their views for the world to see
Cyberwriter - 16. Nov, 16:31 - Blogging
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