Comments on: Confessions of a “New Media” Heretic (or, the jester-in-exile throws yet another gauntlet before the MSM “priest caste”)

By: the jester-in-exile

the jester-in-exile — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:11:36 +0000

some comments above seem to be wary about those who choose anonymity when operating in the blogosphere.

is anonymity a bad thing?

food for thought.

By: Pochero

Pochero — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:05:31 +0000

Are journalist really worthy of emulation? I wonder if they really follow their code of ethics. Maybe journalist should first “self-regulate” the envelopmental journalists before they start giving us the benefit of their infinite wisdom.

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By: Valdemar

Valdemar — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:22:05 +0000

If we stick to ‘ethics’, we will have a silent world.Or almost. Why I go anonymous is when I am unsuccesful doing the process of intricate registrations. I love to read blogs, but not long intricate journalism or so it seemed, I enjoy more of the patois.

By: spliceanddice

spliceanddice — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:21 +0000

Oftentimes, the instance where anonymous bloggers get to rant (i.e. comment) at other people’s blog posts drives others to respond and beard that anonymous lion from ear to ear. Well, figuratively, of course. For one’s fear of baring face before the scrutiny of the public is a prey to fierce bloggers. Yet rarely do I see a case like that. It dawned upon me that ‘anonymity’ has become a fearsome plague among fellow bloggers.

Then again, it is enough to say that, more often than not, anonymity only serves the purpose of having to unfurl one’s position without having any responsibility, or command, over those rants. Cowardice, I say.

By: Marck

Marck — Mon, 05 May 2008 02:28:33 +0000

Well said, Jester.

I have to agree with Lester: I do not like anonymity, either. The way I see it, if you can’t stand by what you say, don’t say it.

I do agree that MSM is starting to become this exclusive, elitist enclave.

(Begs the question: am I a “journalist” if I have been in the campus press [it's still the press] since Grade III? Does that “relevant work experience” make me a “13-year veteran of journalism?” I don’t know, I’m just curious.)

Pardon the remark, but “journalists should set examples for bloggers,” (here goes…) my ass. I think the bloggers have set examples for the journalists.

By: Lester Cavestany

Lester Cavestany — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:04:54 +0000

I cherish my right to express myself freely and I respect others’ rights to do the same. The only thing I hate is when people do it anonymously. And for me, what’s worse is when an anonymous commenter/writer is taken seriously by other readers.

I hope we can discourage anonymous posting and promote “online accountability” in our weblogs.

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:59:56 +0000

Jester, throw down the gauntlet my good man, the age of the dinosaurs is ending..

By: cocoy

cocoy — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:41:29 +0000

Personally, I see my blog as my right to express my Freedom of Expression. Nothing more, nothing less.

@digitalfilipino had a tweet that I wholeheartedly agree with that. she said: “Blog readers are not fools. They discern, can detect bullshit, and challenge a blogger’s point of view. Best, they can decide not to read u.”

Some people think “blogs” are “diaries” and people do that. Some people use “blogs” to express their opinion, like we do. Some professional journalist may not get it… just as Old Media does not get New Media and its tendency to be disruptive. Because suddenly, here comes the “enthusiastic amateur”, as @mlq3 put it and if i may, equally enthusiastic reader who will call on you if you do make a mistake or piss them off.

jester, “The funny thing is that I’m fairly certain I’m going to get scraped sometime by some lazy reporter or other.” hehe. I’m fairly sure that there are lots of journalists out there who have blogged and who will blog and will attract lots of followers. The great thing about all this is that the reader will decide. That’s the disruptive thing. fair game is all i’m saying.