Blog Controversies

http://althouse.blogspot.com/2005/11/academic-blog-controversies.html

I found this article interesting as it covered another side of blogging. I was curious as to how an organization or business could be against blogging when it can in fact promote an organization or business. I guess that analyzing organizations and businesses is a foundation of democracy. I think that it is important that we are able to address our impressions of the world good or bad. This just creates another fine line of interpretation from viewers. When thinking of my restaurant blog, I thought how could the restaurants possibly be upset with my free advertising of factual information. After reading this article, I can see that there are more factors to be considered. Being that most businesses are not versed in blogging, they could easily become defensive regardless of the content. In addition, there is no consistent way of judging the content of a blog or the realistic interpretations one gains from reading such a novice account of a business which can lead to poor credibility and bad advertising.

http://dipperchick.blogspot.com/2006/12/brad-lavigne-blog-controversy.html

This is a short and sweet blog entry concerning blog controversies. I found it particularly interesting because the blog is in defense of other blogs that this particular blogger finds inappropriate. In this case, this particular Democratic blogger uses her blog as somewhat of a soapbox in voicing her concerns against political propaganda that she feels strongly about. I think that is an excellent way to contribute to the democratic structure of this country. I can see some great dialogue building. I feel that her issues should be the foundation of blogging, to speak your mind on credible issues.

http://blogs.herald.com/infomaniac/2005/11/blog_controvers.html

This is yet another unique use of a blog, to report on “blog controversy” and other media related topics. I think that I will continue reading this blog. I find it’s apparent anti- conservative nature to be of interest to me and would like to further explore conservative- liberal blogs. I think that it is probably not the most credible source for information, but I would like to see how blogs interpret the news and reflect on it.