Comments on: South Africa: Blog Awards Mashup: Blogging Is Dead, Where Art Thou Stormhoek?, Conflict Of Interest, and Elite Bloggers http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:49:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Is the bloggers bubble bursting in SA? : nicharalambous.com http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-2/#comment-1199422 Is the bloggers bubble bursting in SA? : nicharalambous.com Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:27:54 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-1199422 [...] this years blog awards we saw the turning of the tides. That was the beggining of the real age of the blogosphere. The truth is that we all kind of [...] [...] this years blog awards we saw the turning of the tides. That was the beggining of the real age of the blogosphere. The truth is that we all kind of [...]

]]> By: stii.za.net » Blog Archive » How healthy is the SA blogging community? http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-2/#comment-902571 stii.za.net » Blog Archive » How healthy is the SA blogging community? Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:28:00 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-902571 [...] Much has been said in recent times about the state of health of the South African Blogging community. Most people complained that everyone is talking about the same crap. Capitalizing on a hot topic to get exposure. It was obvious when the SA Blog Award debate happened. Every second blog you visited had a post on the debate. Irretating, yes. I’ve also complained about it. I have also said they are flogging a dead horse. I was wrong… [...] [...] Much has been said in recent times about the state of health of the South African Blogging community. Most people complained that everyone is talking about the same crap. Capitalizing on a hot topic to get exposure. It was obvious when the SA Blog Award debate happened. Every second blog you visited had a post on the debate. Irretating, yes. I’ve also complained about it. I have also said they are flogging a dead horse. I was wrong… [...]

]]> By: VhailorZ http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-2/#comment-877032 VhailorZ Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:30:56 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-877032 yeah nice summary. I'm really anxious to see how the results turned out!! yeah nice summary. I’m really anxious to see how the results turned out!!

]]> By: Rafiq Phillips http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-874199 Rafiq Phillips Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:03:46 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-874199 Rafiq Phillips, Miguel dos Santos & Nicole Botes. It was a team effort. Rafiq Phillips, Miguel dos Santos & Nicole Botes. It was a team effort.

]]> By: Ndesanjo Macha http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-873893 Ndesanjo Macha Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:16:28 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-873893 Thanks Jeremy. Didnt know about 2coanvibe.com pulling out. Thanks Jeremy. Didnt know about 2coanvibe.com pulling out.

]]> By: Groogle » Blog Archive » When the mainstream media picks up on local blogger’s issues… http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-873272 Groogle » Blog Archive » When the mainstream media picks up on local blogger’s issues… Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:25:13 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-873272 [...] The issue has now also been picked up by Global Voices Online, with a brilliant summary. So the good news is that the voices are being heard, the discussions are not being sidelined any longer, and the SA Blog Awards, as any other blogging-related events will in future be critically evaluated. Next Post » [...] [...] The issue has now also been picked up by Global Voices Online, with a brilliant summary. So the good news is that the voices are being heard, the discussions are not being sidelined any longer, and the SA Blog Awards, as any other blogging-related events will in future be critically evaluated. Next Post » [...]

]]> By: Colin Daniels http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-873230 Colin Daniels Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:10:48 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-873230 A scanned copy of the Sunday Times article is available here: http://vincentmaher.com/mit/?p=268 A scanned copy of the Sunday Times article is available here:
http://vincentmaher.com/mit/?p=268

]]> By: Nic http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-873003 Nic Mon, 19 Mar 2007 06:51:47 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-873003 Mr Seth from 2oceans is baffling isn't he? I haven't managed to find the ST article but know that it prompted Seth to lash out. Maybe this year with a "better" system at the awards Seth's threats didn't work and he isn't going to win anything? Mr Seth from 2oceans is baffling isn’t he?

I haven’t managed to find the ST article but know that it prompted Seth to lash out. Maybe this year with a “better” system at the awards Seth’s threats didn’t work and he isn’t going to win anything?

]]> By: Vincent Maher - Media in Transition » Great summary (as of Friday) of the blog awards saga http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-872943 Vincent Maher - Media in Transition » Great summary (as of Friday) of the blog awards saga Mon, 19 Mar 2007 06:37:00 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-872943 [...] Ndesanjo Macha has written a detailed summary of the SA Blog awards controversy called South Africa: Blog Awards Mashup: Blogging Is Dead, Where Art Thou Stormhoek?, Conflict Of Interest, and Elite Blogger [...] [...] Ndesanjo Macha has written a detailed summary of the SA Blog awards controversy called South Africa: Blog Awards Mashup: Blogging Is Dead, Where Art Thou Stormhoek?, Conflict Of Interest, and Elite Blogger [...]

]]> By: Jeremy J http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-871329 Jeremy J Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:21:19 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-871329 did anyone read the sunday times article today? looks like it prompted 2oceansvibe.com to launch an all out attack. did anyone read the sunday times article today? looks like it prompted 2oceansvibe.com to launch an all out attack.

]]> By: ndesanjo http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-862402 ndesanjo Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:54:22 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-862402 Thanks, Dave and Nic. I have been following this debate with a keen interest. Thanks, Dave and Nic. I have been following this debate with a keen interest.

]]> By: Nic http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-862127 Nic Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:08:40 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-862127 I must agree with dave that this is a great summation of the events that took place. It is amazing to see the whole bang-shoot whacked together in a single post!! I must agree with dave that this is a great summation of the events that took place. It is amazing to see the whole bang-shoot whacked together in a single post!!

]]> By: Dave http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-860691 Dave Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:39:20 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/03/16/south-africa-blog-awards-mashup-blogging-is-dead-where-art-thou-stormhoek-conflict-of-interest-and-elite-bloggers/#comment-860691 Great summation of events, interesting to see that a balanced precise post has come from a Tanzanian blogger as there aren't many South African fence-sitters on this one. Great summation of events, interesting to see that a balanced precise post has come from a Tanzanian blogger as there aren’t many South African fence-sitters on this one.

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