Comments on: Arrington - The Rupert Murdoch of the blogosphere http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/ aka Steve Hodson - a cranky old fart wandering the internet causing mayhem as he goes Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:42:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Rick Mahn http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-73127 Rick Mahn Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:10:38 +0000 http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-73127 I'll have to admit to missing much of the discussion on this topic, but know that Arrington is indeed off on some sort of media empire-building campaign. It won't matter how big he gets, the reality of the internet and it's democratizing effects do indeed level the playing field.<br><br>Sure, there are going to be big dogs and they'll surely show themselves to be asses if they indeed are - you can only hide that for so long.<br><br>Time and again, I've found people with information, perspectives, or ideas that are important to my interests and beliefs. I've also found opposing ideals that make me think and learn. No matter what Arrington believes he can achieve, I too am searching for those less known bloggers who have those 20 years of experiences to share and comment upon.<br><br>I'm constantly impressed with the quality of conversation, the well thought out points of view that permeate these blogs, and provide great commentary, and discussions that biggers blogs like TechCrunch only pay service to in the Internet-equivalent of a 6-second sound bite.<br><br>Cheers Steven, they're more out there like you than can begin to imagine.<br><br>Regards,<br>Rick Mahn I'll have to admit to missing much of the discussion on this topic, but know that Arrington is indeed off on some sort of media empire-building campaign. It won't matter how big he gets, the reality of the internet and it's democratizing effects do indeed level the playing field.

Sure, there are going to be big dogs and they'll surely show themselves to be asses if they indeed are - you can only hide that for so long.

Time and again, I've found people with information, perspectives, or ideas that are important to my interests and beliefs. I've also found opposing ideals that make me think and learn. No matter what Arrington believes he can achieve, I too am searching for those less known bloggers who have those 20 years of experiences to share and comment upon.

I'm constantly impressed with the quality of conversation, the well thought out points of view that permeate these blogs, and provide great commentary, and discussions that biggers blogs like TechCrunch only pay service to in the Internet-equivalent of a 6-second sound bite.

Cheers Steven, they're more out there like you than can begin to imagine.

Regards,
Rick Mahn

]]> By: Webomatica http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-72235 Webomatica Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:28:11 +0000 http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-72235 Those enclosing gag tags are so much better than the newer version <gag /> :) Those enclosing gag tags are so much better than the newer version <gag /> :)

]]> By: StevenHodson http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-72237 StevenHodson Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:22:04 +0000 http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-72237 Jeezzz .. and I even check Wikipedia to make sure and I still spelt it wrong .. dumb .. just dumb <br><br>Thanks Louis Jeezzz .. and I even check Wikipedia to make sure and I still spelt it wrong .. dumb .. just dumb

Thanks Louis

]]> By: Louis Gray http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-72236 Louis Gray Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:15:47 +0000 http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-72236 Psssttt... Rupert Murdoch. Psssttt… Rupert Murdoch.

]]> By: khodabakchian http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-72238 khodabakchian Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:59:05 +0000 http://www.winextra.com/2008/03/20/arrington-the-rupert-murdock-of-the-blogosphere/#comment-72238 :-) Did I mention no BS in one of my previous posts? I think that the power of blogs is their ability to be laser focused and the high level of competition which is constantly pushing the authors to better content. Creating an empire would go against those two aspects. What is really missing is finding a way to reward people link you who put time in writing great content...no need for a middleman. :-) Did I mention no BS in one of my previous posts? I think that the power of blogs is their ability to be laser focused and the high level of competition which is constantly pushing the authors to better content. Creating an empire would go against those two aspects. What is really missing is finding a way to reward people link you who put time in writing great content…no need for a middleman.

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