Comments on: Six Months In, And 600 Posts Later . . . The Worlds Of Blogging and Journalism Collide (In My Brain) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:41:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: yhyif » Blog Archive » Confessions of a Reformed Mainstream Media Journalist http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2398639 yhyif » Blog Archive » Confessions of a Reformed Mainstream Media Journalist Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:26:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2398639 [...] is usually a slow day for blogging and on the Internet in general, but I just came across a terrific post on Tech Crunch by Erick Schonfeld and I could not help but write a comment about [...] [...] is usually a slow day for blogging and on the Internet in general, but I just came across a terrific post on Tech Crunch by Erick Schonfeld and I could not help but write a comment about [...]

]]> By: The Zone Read » Blog Archive » links for 2008-04-01 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2301489 The Zone Read » Blog Archive » links for 2008-04-01 Fri, 16 May 2008 18:40:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2301489 [...] Six Months In, And 600 Posts Later . . . The Worlds Of Blogging and Journalism Collide (In My Brain) Some interesting insights from a professional journalist turned professional blogger — what’s the real difference? He says “that distinction is becoming increasingly meaningless” and he initiates conversations without having all the facts. (tags: journalism blogging) [...] [...] Six Months In, And 600 Posts Later . . . The Worlds Of Blogging and Journalism Collide (In My Brain) Some interesting insights from a professional journalist turned professional blogger — what’s the real difference? He says “that distinction is becoming increasingly meaningless” and he initiates conversations without having all the facts. (tags: journalism blogging) [...]

]]> By: The TechCrunch Explosion | My Philly Network http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2284242 The TechCrunch Explosion | My Philly Network Fri, 09 May 2008 02:16:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2284242 [...] Schonfeld from TechCrunch gets philosophical. Here's my two [...] [...] Schonfeld from TechCrunch gets philosophical. Here’s my two [...]

]]> By: Ivrig.dk Blog » Blog Archive » Blogging basics http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2257445 Ivrig.dk Blog » Blog Archive » Blogging basics Sat, 03 May 2008 19:40:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2257445 [...] bemærkning i en artikel på TechChrunch om sammenstød mellem journalistik og blogging, et manifest for en måde at skrive på, en måde at [...] [...] bemærkning i en artikel på TechChrunch om sammenstød mellem journalistik og blogging, et manifest for en måde at skrive på, en måde at [...]

]]> By: » Những Blog Đắt Giá Nhất Thế Giới Nhím Lông Xanh - Chuyên Trang Của Gia Đình Nhà Nhím: Kinh Doanh | Văn Học | Giải Trí Tổng Hợp http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2209278 » Những Blog Đắt Giá Nhất Thế Giới Nhím Lông Xanh - Chuyên Trang Của Gia Đình Nhà Nhím: Kinh Doanh | Văn Học | Giải Trí Tổng Hợp Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:46:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2209278 [...] đội ngũ BTV chuyên nghiệp. Michael Arrington của TechCrunch và các blogger ở đó được ngủ rất ít vì phải ngày đêm không ngừng post các đánh giá, thông tin mới. Các blogger là [...] [...] đội ngũ BTV chuyên nghiệp. Michael Arrington của TechCrunch và các blogger ở đó được ngủ rất ít vì phải ngày đêm không ngừng post các đánh giá, thông tin mới. Các blogger là [...]

]]> By: Chris web 4.0 / 2 » Blog Archive » blog与新闻业的碰撞 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2193649 Chris web 4.0 / 2 » Blog Archive » blog与新闻业的碰撞 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:20:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2193649 [...] TechCrunch的四位作者之一的Erick Schonfeld，前不久回顾了自己从《纽约时报》转战到TechCrunch的6个月经历。作为一个曾经的报纸人、现今的blog专业媒体作者，Erick带给了我们很多不错的思考，特别是对blog媒体内容的感悟。 [...] [...] TechCrunch的四位作者之一的Erick Schonfeld，前不久回顾了自己从《纽约时报》转战到TechCrunch的6个月经历。作为一个曾经的报纸人、现今的blog专业媒体作者，Erick带给了我们很多不错的思考，特别是对blog媒体内容的感悟。 [...]

]]> By: Why Original Blog Thought is So Difficult « m-squared http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2189213 Why Original Blog Thought is So Difficult « m-squared Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:47:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2189213 [...] Unless you blog for living like Mike Arrington or Erick Schonfeld, or you’re a tech reporter like Mathew Ingram or a conference junkie like Robert Scoble, you [...] [...] Unless you blog for living like Mike Arrington or Erick Schonfeld, or you’re a tech reporter like Mathew Ingram or a conference junkie like Robert Scoble, you [...]

]]> By: The Worlds Of Blogging and Journalism Collide | IdeaTalks http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2189018 The Worlds Of Blogging and Journalism Collide | IdeaTalks Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:05:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2189018 [...] Schonfeld is comparing between blogging and journalism. Erich is one of the four writers at TechCrunch, a top professional blog features on observing and [...] [...] Schonfeld is comparing between blogging and journalism. Erich is one of the four writers at TechCrunch, a top professional blog features on observing and [...]

]]> By: » blog与新闻业的碰撞 ⊙ 一言谈| New Media Observe http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2183372 » blog与新闻业的碰撞 ⊙ 一言谈| New Media Observe Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:08:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2183372 [...] TechCrunch的四位作者之一的Erick Schonfeld，前不久回顾了自己从《纽约时报》转战到TechCrunch的6个月经历。作为一个曾经的报纸人、现今的blog专业媒体作者，Erick带给了我们很多不错的思考，特别是对blog媒体内容的感悟。 [...] [...] TechCrunch的四位作者之一的Erick Schonfeld，前不久回顾了自己从《纽约时报》转战到TechCrunch的6个月经历。作为一个曾经的报纸人、现今的blog专业媒体作者，Erick带给了我们很多不错的思考，特别是对blog媒体内容的感悟。 [...]

]]> By: Information overload: we need a supply side solution at Liako.Biz http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2165430 Information overload: we need a supply side solution at Liako.Biz Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:32:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2165430 [...] more pageviews and therefore money in the bank as advertisers pay on number of impressions. The conflict of the leading blogs churning out content , is that their incentive system is based on a flawed system in the pre-digital world, which is [...] [...] more pageviews and therefore money in the bank as advertisers pay on number of impressions. The conflict of the leading blogs churning out content , is that their incentive system is based on a flawed system in the pre-digital world, which is [...]

]]> By: To Understand The News Media, Think Like A Start-Up | StartupSD http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2158074 To Understand The News Media, Think Like A Start-Up | StartupSD Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:05:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2158074 [...] quickly. The media are scrappy. News is old in a matter of hours (for evidence, read TechCrunch’s post last week where they admit they often post stories that are 70% complete to make sure they’re [...] [...] quickly. The media are scrappy. News is old in a matter of hours (for evidence, read TechCrunch’s post last week where they admit they often post stories that are 70% complete to make sure they’re [...]

]]> By: Poor Bloggers. Poor Spammers. Is Anyone Still Having Fun On The Web? « Hans Across The Interwebs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2155197 Poor Bloggers. Poor Spammers. Is Anyone Still Having Fun On The Web? « Hans Across The Interwebs Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:00:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2155197 [...] Last week the New York times posted a story about the poor bloggers who just can’t do anything but blog 24/7. Apparently they never get to sleep in fear of missing a scoop (and traffic/income), they don’t exercise, eat terribly and as a consequence they have heart attacks and die all over the place. A sad state of affairs, so suffice it to say I was glad to hear it is all worth it. [...] [...] Last week the New York times posted a story about the poor bloggers who just can’t do anything but blog 24/7. Apparently they never get to sleep in fear of missing a scoop (and traffic/income), they don’t exercise, eat terribly and as a consequence they have heart attacks and die all over the place. A sad state of affairs, so suffice it to say I was glad to hear it is all worth it. [...]

]]> By: תגובה הולמת: הכסף מדבר at ברמה העקרונית http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2138252 תגובה הולמת: הכסף מדבר at ברמה העקרונית Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:06:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2138252 [...] עורך ב-Techcrunch ועיתונאי "מסורתי" לשעבר, טוען שממילא אין הבדל בין בלוגרים לעיתונאים. ב-Wired בחרו זירה אחרת. הם משווים [...] [...] עורך ב-Techcrunch ועיתונאי “מסורתי” לשעבר, טוען שממילא אין הבדל בין בלוגרים לעיתונאים. ב-Wired בחרו זירה אחרת. הם משווים [...]

]]> By: Article of the Day: The world of blogging according to TechCrunch’s Erik Schonfeld http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2070589 Article of the Day: The world of blogging according to TechCrunch’s Erik Schonfeld Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:49:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2070589 [...] Read the article on www.techcrunch.com [...] [...] Read the article on http://www.techcrunch.com [...]

]]> By: When blogs and journalism collide « Advancing the Story http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2069921 When blogs and journalism collide « Advancing the Story Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:56:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2069921 [...] is TechCrunch a blog or a professional media site? Schonfeld says that distinction has become almost meaningless: The truth is that we are both. We compete with [...] [...] is TechCrunch a blog or a professional media site? Schonfeld says that distinction has become almost meaningless: The truth is that we are both. We compete with [...]

]]> By: Teaching Online Journalism » Chasing rainclouds away with some positive attitude http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2068765 Teaching Online Journalism » Chasing rainclouds away with some positive attitude Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:35:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2068765 [...] there’s Howard Owens, pointing us to this invigorating post by Erick Schonfeld, who recently started blogging for TechCrunch (yes, blogging as a real job): [...] [...] there’s Howard Owens, pointing us to this invigorating post by Erick Schonfeld, who recently started blogging for TechCrunch (yes, blogging as a real job): [...]

]]> By: Web 2.0 - Vietnam » Blog Archive » Những Blog Đắt Giá Nhất Thế Giới http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2068661 Web 2.0 - Vietnam » Blog Archive » Những Blog Đắt Giá Nhất Thế Giới Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:38:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2068661 [...] đội ngũ BTV chuyên nghiệp. Michael Arrington của TechCrunch và các blogger ở đó được ngủ rất ít vì phải ngày đêm không ngừng post các đánh giá, thông tin mới. Các blogger là [...] [...] đội ngũ BTV chuyên nghiệp. Michael Arrington của TechCrunch và các blogger ở đó được ngủ rất ít vì phải ngày đêm không ngừng post các đánh giá, thông tin mới. Các blogger là [...]

]]> By: 70% Of The Story « Observations On Building Brand Relevance http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2068065 70% Of The Story « Observations On Building Brand Relevance Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:13:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2068065 [...] no additional explanation necessary. But I did find TechCrunch writer Erick Schonfeld admission yesterday that “our philosophy is that it is better to get 70 percent of a story up fast and get the [...] [...] no additional explanation necessary. But I did find TechCrunch writer Erick Schonfeld admission yesterday that “our philosophy is that it is better to get 70 percent of a story up fast and get the [...]

]]> By: Roald Cyberath http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2067390 Roald Cyberath Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:48:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2067390 @60 (Erick) Fair enough ;-) Then, it raises another issue (for publishers and advertisers) : how to monetize their content if people access it mainly through RSS (the whole debate of adifying RSS feeds). In any case, to participate in the comment thread forces one to come to the actual site... @60 (Erick) Fair enough ;-) Then, it raises another issue (for publishers and advertisers) : how to monetize their content if people access it mainly through RSS (the whole debate of adifying RSS feeds).

In any case, to participate in the comment thread forces one to come to the actual site…

]]> By: Matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2067340 Matt Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:31:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2067340 @#63 .. come on duncan... don't use a fake name... :-P (j/k) @#63 .. come on duncan… don’t use a fake name… :-P (j/k)

]]> By: Gracias De Nada http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2066410 Gracias De Nada Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:29:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2066410 "At TechCrunch, I am completely focused on blogging, 24/7. ... But taken as a whole, blogging is actually harder. That is because the blogging never stops. Just ask my wife and kids, who now mock me by repeating back my new mantra: “I’m almost done, just one more post.” How sad. Your family is more important than your 24/7 blogging obsession. I applaud the hard work but isn't there a point at which your life needs to go beyond TC? I read that article and felt bad for your 3 year old son who hears "just one more post" from his daddy all the time. What's the balance? “At TechCrunch, I am completely focused on blogging, 24/7. … But taken as a whole, blogging is actually harder. That is because the blogging never stops. Just ask my wife and kids, who now mock me by repeating back my new mantra: “I’m almost done, just one more post.”

How sad. Your family is more important than your 24/7 blogging obsession. I applaud the hard work but isn’t there a point at which your life needs to go beyond TC? I read that article and felt bad for your 3 year old son who hears “just one more post” from his daddy all the time.

What’s the balance?

]]> By: Russ http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2065922 Russ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:14:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2065922 It's a worry that you feel the need to warn people about it being a long post when the post comes out at a mere 1300-odd words. :) Are people's attention spans really that short? It’s a worry that you feel the need to warn people about it being a long post when the post comes out at a mere 1300-odd words. :)

Are people’s attention spans really that short?

]]> By: Raul Lopez http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2065584 Raul Lopez Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:30:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2065584 Hey, any blogs that specialize on HARDWARE start-ups? Hey, any blogs that specialize on HARDWARE start-ups?

]]> By: Briefs: NBC, Xbox, Huffington, TechCrunch - Lost Remote TV Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2065575 Briefs: NBC, Xbox, Huffington, TechCrunch - Lost Remote TV Blog Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:20:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2065575 [...] in the Engadget vs. Gizmodo gadget blog battle -   TechCrunch poised to crack 3M uniques a month, now #1 on [...] [...] in the Engadget vs. Gizmodo gadget blog battle -   TechCrunch poised to crack 3M uniques a month, now #1 on [...]

]]> By: Erick Schonfeld http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2065536 Erick Schonfeld Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:49:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/30/six-months-in-and-600-posts-later-the-worlds-of-blogging-and-journalism-collide-in-my-brain/#comment-2065536 @20, nice rant. Not sure what you are trying to imply exactly, but I was in fact "schooled in the humanities." As for blogs like ours not tolerating criticism, I don't see anyone taking down your comment. @24, it would be nice to slow down and go deep all the time. Unfortunately, frequency and speed are directly correlated with readership. @43, @47, the point of putting up the Techmeme leaderboard was merely to show how evenly split it is between traditional and newer media. And, sorry, but you cannot surmise my reading habits from the purple links. It just means I read them in my feed reader :) @20, nice rant. Not sure what you are trying to imply exactly, but I was in fact “schooled in the humanities.” As for blogs like ours not tolerating criticism, I don’t see anyone taking down your comment.

@24, it would be nice to slow down and go deep all the time. Unfortunately, frequency and speed are directly correlated with readership.

@43, @47, the point of putting up the Techmeme leaderboard was merely to show how evenly split it is between traditional and newer media. And, sorry, but you cannot surmise my reading habits from the purple links. It just means I read them in my feed reader :)

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