Convention bloggers get panned
CNET News editor Charles Cooper writes a not-so-glowing review of the credentialed bloggers' performance at the Democratic Convention last week. Cooper opines that perhaps "the ego-lifting moment of their 15 minutes of prime-time fame got in the way of clear thinking," causing the blogosphere to be filled not with smart commentary but with lines like, "Bill Clinton looks really small from the upper tiers of the Fleet Center."
He has a point that certainly resonates with some of the bloggers' performances, but thankfully not all. A review of convention bloggers' sites during last week's convention, however, reveals little insight beyond self-commentary on the wonders of credentialed blogging, hanging out (and hitting on) fellow bloggers, star gazing and lots and lots of partying.
Now, for most delegates, that's what the week was about - after the pomp and circumstance of the speeches and official coronation, that is. But for bloggers, this was a chance to prove their coverage would contrast with the sometimes vapid coverage from the cable nets, not supplement it.
In the defense of credentialed bloggers, the highly scripted event left all reporters - blog and non-blog - with little excitement to report on. Bloggers are known, however, for the busting the traditional media down a few rungs. But in that regard, Jon Stewart blew away the residents of Blogger Alley.
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He has a point that certainly resonates with some of the bloggers' performances, but thankfully not all. A review of convention bloggers' sites during last week's convention, however, reveals little insight beyond self-commentary on the wonders of credentialed blogging, hanging out (and hitting on) fellow bloggers, star gazing and lots and lots of partying.
Now, for most delegates, that's what the week was about - after the pomp and circumstance of the speeches and official coronation, that is. But for bloggers, this was a chance to prove their coverage would contrast with the sometimes vapid coverage from the cable nets, not supplement it.
In the defense of credentialed bloggers, the highly scripted event left all reporters - blog and non-blog - with little excitement to report on. Bloggers are known, however, for the busting the traditional media down a few rungs. But in that regard, Jon Stewart blew away the residents of Blogger Alley.
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Dems score big on blogs
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