Monday, June 16, 2008

Novice Local Blogger Issues "Rules of Local Blogging"

Some have asked why we have decided to create this blog. The reason is simple. While some local people have attempted to blog on the issues of the day, many miss some of the most important stories, completely ignore stories that make them uncomfortable and others fail to update their blogs for weeks on end.

Seeing this rather large void, we have decided to move forward, in an effort to give the big stories of the day a chance to be covered, discussed and fully vetted.

Apparently one SouthCoast blogger fancies himself "The Godfather" of the blogosphere in these parts and feels it's his place to now impose "rules" over how blogging ought to be handled -- all with a catch-all, I'm-trying-to-ridicule-your-effort-because-I'm-afraid-your-success-may-drive-my-
readership-down-soI'll pretend-I'm-just-offering-you-some-friendly-advice-type-tone.

Lefty, we love your blog.
Really, we do. But honestly, you're not active enough to assume the position of "King-Of-All-SouthCoast-Bloggers". So while we appreciate the advice, your assumption that we will simply fade away is unfounded. Get ready for a little friendly competition.