Comments on: Should I Even Be Blogging This?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:00:22 +0000

First of all, I think this is a question of which came first — the distrust or the misrepresentation of facts. And it further begs the question — who started distorting facts? We live in a culture of distrust because this is what has been created by pervasive and dishonest advertising methods, corrupt politicians, despicable corporate practices and policies and an endless stream of, well, lies. Of course we are skeptical of blogs. We are skeptical of everything!

For the number of reports and articles out there decrying the blog, it seems to me that there are a lot of “gatekeeping” news organizations and journalists behind them who are shaking in their shoes about the freedom with which information is able to travel. And while I do realize that this means ridiculous and untrue information is able to spread that quickly as well, the suggestion that information should be controlled by a select few smacks a bit of elitism, eh? And lets not forget that these news outlets are, underneath it all, owned by big multimedia conglomerates which are working for the interests of their myriad of companies — yeah, I’m a little cynical. Sorry about that :(

This article mentions sloppy science, but sentences like: “with one and two people unable to say that they trust them.” Unable to say? Is this a euphemism for flat out don’t trust? Or is it just people saying, I don’t know, I would have to find out which blog it is and see how I feel about the source? This is the kind of fact distortion they seem to be warning that bloggers are regularly practicing.

So, to make a long story short (too late!), please keep blogging. You are rocking my world.

By: Ani

Ani — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:34:54 +0000

I don’t believe everything I read, blog or mainstream new source.

I truly enjoy your blog. It’s given me much food for thought and I’m making baby steps toward making my life a greener place. Keep up your inspiring work! You deserve a cupcake!

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:08:42 +0000

I also think the public are right be “cautious” about mainstream media. There is so much that is under-reported or mis-reported that it makes sense for people to seek out alternatives. I always do my own research about something I read online… just to make sure.

You’re doing great!

By: meranie

meranie — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:53:13 +0000

What I really like about your blog is that you ARE scientific and specific and cause me to think about how I can make a difference. And how many people read your site without commenting? And how many people are being affected (positively) by your work?

I think what you do is great, and I enjoy reading what you have to write, and I don’t feel guilty for being voyeuristic as I feel this is just as valid as reading a book, only yours is more modern and updated daily. =)

In other words, HEART!

By: Otterman

Otterman — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:22:55 +0000

I entertain the same thoughts about the mainstream media. Information is widely available and we just have to learn how to find the facts within it all. It’s a skill we have always needed to acquire, even in the days of one-library towns.

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 21:35:16 +0000

I have your site saved under my “daily” category in del.icio.us so that I remember to check it at least once a day. I never take anyone’s word as gospel, but I enjoy your writing style as well as the personal touch of most of your posts.

It is one thing to read a blog that talks about enviromentally-conscious living, but it is something different to read about a person who is making changes to their life based on environmental concerns. Plus, I love to read blogs of fellow knitters! Keep up the good work.

By: Cara

Cara — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:50:30 +0000

Keep on keepin’ on!