This is in the context of a discussion about reporters v. webloggers. Why isn't there more straight up reporting by bloggers? Why is it mostly just discussion and analysis? There is something to be said for the special skill sets that reporters have. On the other hand, Blogads wonders about reporters who have daily deadlines as compared to webloggers who have specialties and report on that sort of stuff. Why aren't the bloggers any better than the reporter who's coming to it for the first time? Again, more word-for-word detail is at Lawmeme.
Instapundit weighs in: His experience with reporters has been somewhat different. He thinks bloggers can compare to traditional journalists with regard to being conscientious.
Josh clarifies--It is not that bloggers are unable to have the same skill set. It's just a matter of being able to invest the time. [I think this is an excellent point--unless you have people who are blogging full time. But even then, the blogging loses one of its greatest aspects: speed]
Another interesting point from the audience: The worst stuff may be what rises to the top as it is what other bloggers will attack.
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