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- lane.montgomery, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5I would like to see blog syndication in newspapers (not just the online versions). If my local paper had a blog section that was chosen by the editor, I would actually consider subscribing.
- decksnfx, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3AP is already providing the default content for Newsvine. This could be a good way to keep integrating themselves into the internet.
It seems clear that AP is leading the old media pack in the quest to remain relevent in the 21st century.
/sweeping pronouncements. - lico05, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2@ warox
Totally agree with you about "bloggers aren't held to the same accountability standards as journalists"
But honestly people know that a blog is more viewpoint and opinions and not the same level as traditional media (at least I hope...) - chadell, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Washinton post has been doing this for a while now. AP is just playing catch-up. The plus for bloggers is a back link.
- Brennan, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I've never even heard of Technorati before...wow.
- klepto, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I think this is really really great, I can't imagine the possibilities of this, this just means greater exposure to readers and diverse opinions, and the ability for new organizations to emerge, for example, you could make a newspaper entirely out of blog entries, full of right-wing rhetoric and sell that to republicans.
- warox, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2One of the biggest issues with blogging, imho, is that bloggers aren't held to the same accountability standards as journalists. I don't necessarily mind this, especially for personal blogs, because people should be allowed to write or say what they want. My concern is with "news" blogs ranging from huffingtonpost to engadget to joeschmoe's political viewpoints presenting opinion as fact, misleading facts, or disclosure of advertising/interested parties.
I hope this affiliation with the AP alleviates some of my concerns. I hope bloggers want to be picked up by the AP, and that that encourages proper reporting ethics. Regardless, everything I read or hear (whether on the net or through conventional media) is taken with a healthy dose of skepticism. - macewan, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1and how does this serve the blogging community? i don't see in the press release where this is a plus for bloggers...
- djpaulie, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Well said, I feel the same way. This may just lend a bit more legitimacy to the news blogs. We need that, IMO.
- CupofDice, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1"Yeah, the mainstream corporate newsmedia won't be able to ***** us nearly as much anymore. Over the years, I've gotten far more accurate info from the internet than major news outlets. Look what listening to Rupert Murdoch's shills has gotten us. Fair & Balanced *****! We ***** on you, you decide!"
Why insult Rupert Murdoch? He does not give a damn about what Fox reports about, only that it is profitable, just like the Matt Groening insulting him once in a while.
"Remember the WMD fiasco? Every major news source backed Bush's lies, even supposedly "liberal" CNN, yet the internet was filled with conflicting information from everyone from military personell, to intelligence analysts, to "crazy old hermits," to even the terrorists themselves who posted on internet forums openly. And no, don't say the CIA is inept, the Bush administration refused to listen to the facts."
I do not remember that. I assume you equate not attacking Bush to being bias. And what is your point? That instead of backing Bush's 'lies', the mainstream media should instead have interviewed the 'crazy old hermits' and the terrorists?
"So where is the mainstream media on collusion between Bush and the oil companies today? Once again they are too afraid of upsetting someone--namely their shareholders and corporate masters."
Please do tell how this collusion is working between Bush and the oil companies. How much is Bush being paid, or does he have plans on getting back into the oil industry? A link to a mainstream site will do well enough.
"It was the internet that forced change that we're seeing now. If we had relied on the mainstream media, Iraqi would be an oil-company whorehouse right now, and Bush would be onto his next conquest. But we stopped these pricks--and this is just the beginning!"
That makes no sense at all. Really. - CupofDice, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1"what is that doing in Digg?"
Because there is nothing wrong with mainstream news on Digg, and it would be pretty stupid if there was a problem. A good number of submissions are from BBC News, CNN, NY Times, and the like. You should check the links on the front page more. - OBKenobi, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1It's the Google of blogging.
- OBKenobi, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I didn't see Judy Miller held to any accountability standards. Or 90% of Fox News for that matter. Take a look back at their pre-war Iraq reporting. Not only is it a disgrace, I think their should be a class-action lawsuit.
Fox News helped sell the Iraq war. They LIED. - ILL_Robinson, on 10/12/2007, -2/+2Well, there goes the neighborhood...
- OBKenobi, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Yeah, the mainstream corporate newsmedia won't be able to ***** us nearly as much anymore. Over the years, I've gotten far more accurate info from the internet than major news outlets. Look what listening to Rupert Murdoch's shills has gotten us. Fair & Balanced *****! We ***** on you, you decide!
Remember the WMD fiasco? Every major news source backed Bush's lies, even supposedly "liberal" CNN, yet the internet was filled with conflicting information from everyone from military personell, to intelligence analysts, to "crazy old hermits," to even the terrorists themselves who posted on internet forums openly. And no, don't say the CIA is inept, the Bush administration refused to listen to the facts.
So where is the mainstream media on collusion between Bush and the oil companies today? Once again they are too afraid of upsetting someone--namely their shareholders and corporate masters.
It was the internet that forced change that we're seeing now. If we had relied on the mainstream media, Iraqi would be an oil-company whorehouse right now, and Bush would be onto his next conquest. But we stopped these pricks--and this is just the beginning! - onixxino, on 10/12/2007, -2/+0Technorati has, duh
- NewPunk, on 10/12/2007, -5/+2Meh, Digg helps spread tech news and pop news quickly around the web. Not surprising that AP is connecting blogs with stories etc etc... not really new news, is it? I thought they'd be doing this for a long time already.
- unitedstatians, on 10/12/2007, -16/+1Associated Press = Mainstream News -what is that doing in Digg?
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