http://www.masternewmedia.org/2003/11/21/bloggers_as_independent_news_reporters.htm
Article which makes the interesting point that a major function of bloggers in the information ecosphere will be as independent reporters [effectively the exact opposite of what John Dvorak believes], giving a host of reasons why. For me, the tipping point is this: when I read something misreported in the general media because the reporter simply does not know enough to do a competent job [again, something which has been mentioned in this blog anon].
So it makes perfect sense, if I read something by someone claiming to be an expert, and that person delivers in his written material, then I am going to see that person as someone credible. With the decay of political and institutional credibility, I think that matters a lot more than many commentators have hoisted inboard to this point. In a very minor way, this blog is a point of proof -- I am claiming to some expertise in designating resources and concepts of interest to applied IT teachers -- my entire credibility lies on what use others can make of what I write.
To the tune of "Ghost Busters!" - Who you gonna believe! Good bloggers!
Posted by jho at December 8, 2003 09:12 PM