The Rise of the Professional Blogger

Atlantic Monthly by Benjamin Carlson | Sep. 13, 2009 (Opinion)

Today, the romantic notion that solitary, untamed bloggers are running the Web is more fantasy than fact—nearly as apocryphal as old myths about stoic Western sheriffs killing 11 outlaws with six bullets. Full Story »

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 by Kenneth Sibbett - Sep. 15, 2009

The Arthur, while citing statistics, seems to be relying on hope,more than facts. I find this disquieting.

While it's true a lot of bloggers have sold out and went main steam, what is going to happen when newspaper owners such as Murdock start charging for content. After a brief respite, I predict the bloggers will be a force to be reckoned with.

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